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1932
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2021
Mary Cudney Obituary
Mary Ethel (Combs) Cudney born in Craigville, MN December 10, 1932 to parents Daniel Bernard and Mary Gertrude Combs. Mary traveled to California with her mom, dad and siblings in 1950. Met and married Joel Frederick Cudney in 1952 in St. Mary's Church in Arcata, CA. Moved to Eureka, CA in 1953. Raised our family of 6 boys and 3 girls all members of St. Bernard's Parish, all attended St. Bernard's schools and later Eureka City Schools. "I have always had a very happy life born into a family of 5 sisters and 2 brothers. My husband, children, and extended family are my whole life and happiness. My faith in God is my greatest love and most precious gift. " I am very thankful to God for my husband, family, friends, grandchildren, great grandchildren and special blessings. My greatest wish and prayers are for all of our loved one's to return to their Catholic faith and that we will all meet in Heaven some day."
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Trudy & Bob
February 11, 2021
My dear uncle & cousins I can not begin to tell you all how sad I am at your/our loss. She was such a wonderful aunt to all of us & we will all miss her so much. She was so much more than an aunt, she was parent, sister& best friend. She is in heaven with the rest of the family & she will always in in all of our hearts & we will miss her so much. She feels no pain & suffering now. We love you all so much. Trudy & Bob
Trudy & Bob McMaster
February 11, 2021
My dear uncle & cousins, there are no words to tell you all how sorry I am for all of you & for so many others who knew & loved her. Her family has always been first in her heart. All of my life she has not only been a wonderful aunt she has been so much more all my life. She has also been parent/sister/best friend & healer of so many different hurts. She was always there for all of us. Thank you all for being such a wonderful part of my life. Bob & I both love you all so much. Trudy & Bob
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