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Missie D'Aunoy Obituary
56, died March 3, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ. Missie was born July 11, 1956 in New Orleans, LA to Walter P. Guillot and Marilyn T. Taranto. Missie is survived by her husband Gerard R. D'Aunoy, daughters Danielle (David) Brady and Nicole D'Aunoy, mother Marilyn Guillot, brothers Walter Guillot and Craig Guillot, and sister Laurie Conard. She was preceded in death by her father Walter P. Guillot. Missie graduated from St. Mary's Dominican High School in New Orleans, LA. She met her husband when he was an Alter Server at Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chalmette, LA. Missie has been Director of Stewardship for the Diocese of Phoenix since May 3, 2010. She was formerly Chief Operation Officer for Habitat for Humanity, Valley of the Sun. She was the former Development Director at St. Vincent de Paul School. She received the AFP executive achievement award in 2007. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear, AZ 85338. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church with entombment to follow at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery, 23015 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85024. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Missie D'Aunoy memorial fund, 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 or in honor of Missie at Habitat for Humanity, 115 E. Watkins St. Phoenix, 85004. Memories and condolences may be made by visiting the online obituary Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary.
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for Missie D'Aunoy
Sponsored by Her Loving Family - Gerard, Nicole, Danielle, and Dave.
Rejane
March 2, 2025
Miss your smile, your laugh, joie de vivre, helpfulness, dedication to help.
Gerard D'Aunoy
March 7, 2018
Still love you and miss you after five years
Love - Gerard
Maria Perez Curry
August 27, 2013
. Thank you for keeping the guest book open. I just read in "The Torch" that Missie had passed away in March this year. I am so sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Missie's at Dominican HS and I grew up in Arabi, La. I will always remember her smile, her laugh, and her love for life. She touched the hearts of everyone she met. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 7, 2013
Gerard, Nicolle and Danielle - I just learned (today 8/7/2013)) about your Missie's passing. Words can never express how much she meant to me. She was an extremely awesome (first-class) lady - truthful, kind and loving to all of you. Her life revolved her love for your family. Gerard, Missie adored you and every time we spoke, she expressed her love for you. I wish I had known earlier. I will keep Missie (and all of you) in my prayers along with Pe-Paw. Please . . . please . . . let me know what I can do for u. I am always here if you need me. With deepest sympathies. Respectfully, Ann Daunoy (Pe-Paw and Ann)
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Tom Oprea
June 10, 2013
I've know Missie since first grade, and have fond memories of our lives growing up together in Chalmette. She was a beautiful soul then and I can see that never changed through the years from the wonderful notes here. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jerry, Ms. Marilyn and all of your family.
Ray Medhus
April 29, 2013
Dear Nickie and family....I am so sorry to read about the passing of your mom in the Catholic Sun. It was a nice story. I remember the days when we met at BCHS. It was my pleasure to be your teacher and to get to know your mom during that time. She was one of the most delightful people I have ever met. I know she will be missed by many as she touched the hearts of countless numbers of people during her short time on this earth. As she looks down on us from Heaven, may you find comfort in knowing she is at peace, sitting along side Our Heavenly Father.
Anne Tunnell
April 23, 2013
I was so very saddened to read of Missie's passing. I had the privilege of getting to know and work with her at St. Vincent de Paul School. She was so very dedicated to the school as well as all of the students, parents and staff. As we both moved on it was always a joy to see her at various events. Her warm smile and wonderful laugh will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace and those of us left behind find comfort in knowing she is with the Lord and smiling down on us. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Laura Atwell
March 25, 2013
I worked with Missie on the Awareness Committee at Xavier a few years ago. She was a joy to work with -- so dedicated to the mission of educating our young women in all of life's values. She will be missed by many. Hugging you all in my heart.
Khala Walker
March 22, 2013
I had the opportunity to know Missie for only four months. In my brief time, she was a wonderful woman and always had a smile and hugs for me. She was an inspiration and I hope to have a career and servant's life such as she had.
Kathy Timmons
March 21, 2013
Gerry, My thoughts & prayers are with you & the girls. Missie was a great friend and a lovely person. I will miss her dearly.
Allan Martin
March 20, 2013
Jerry my prayers are with you and your daughters. Missy will always be remembered warmly. May God be with all of you.
Jan Martin
March 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Missie's family at this difficult time. RIP Missie!
Stephanie Small
March 18, 2013
MIssie was always upbeat, smiling and willing to give a hug. She was a wonderful human being and her hard work in our nonprofit community will be felt for a long time. She will be missed.
David Jenkins
March 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michele R
March 13, 2013
I was sincerely sorry to hear of Missie's passing. It's been a number of years, but I will always remember her lovely smile, sincere welcoming personality and true passion for helping others.
My sincerest sympathies to her family. This community has lost one of the good ones.
March 9, 2013
We will truly miss you Missie. You were a true friend and inspired everyone to love and care more. The love of our faith came out in everything you did and was an example for all of us to follow. You were our angel on earth and now you are one in heaven watching over all of us. We love you and thank you.
Diana Whittle
March 8, 2013
My deepest condolences to Missie's family. I worked with her while she was at Habitat and she was a very generous and caring person. I am sorry for your loss. The non-profit community in Phoenix has lost a great professional.
Becky K.
March 8, 2013
My heart sank when I read about Missie's passing, and my heart goes out to your entire family at the loss of her. She fought the good fight, she kept the faith, she never gave up or gave in, and she ran her race with perseverance & endurance. Now she has crossed the finish line and is receiving her eternal rewards ... and has no doubt heard these welcoming words: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant!"
Lisa Olivas-Cook
March 8, 2013
Our hearts are breaking at the loss of Missie. Truly she was an angel among us, a blessing in so many lives. I have many fond memories. Missie was in the first class of the AFP Mentor Program, and did she ever WOW us with her warmth, humor, charm, eagerness, commitment, and more. She went on to serve the chapter tirelessly for many years, on committees and the board, for which she served as President. One year we both earned AFP scholarships to attend the international conference in Miami, FL. What a time we had! A better traveling and learning companion one could not have. We were all so happy for her when her peers honored her as AFP Outstanding Fundraising Executive.
But Missie's greatest love was her husband and girls. She poured everything she had into their lives. She was a model of loving submission to her family. Her face always shone with such great pride when she spoke of each of their many accomplishments.
Yes, Missie "the angel among us" will be dearly missed by so many. But heaven is rejoicing at her return! Thank you, Lord, for allowing us 56 wonderful years with Missie.
"To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord!" 2 Corinthians 5:8
Mary Beth Thrower Cantrell
March 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Missy was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed.
Gina Keating
March 7, 2013
My heart is saddened to learn that a dear colleague has passed. I am forever grateful for your work in the Phoenix Diocese, and I will miss our phone conversations that always erupted into laughter. You are a guiding light. Thank you, Missie. You are loved.
Patty Kingston Paz
March 7, 2013
My prayers for Jerry and his family. Missie and I were elementary school friends, and I never forgot her. Heaven does have another special angel.
Betty Fuselier
March 7, 2013
My heart breaks for you and your girls. She was so special.
Kim and Jimmy Ashford
March 7, 2013
With a heavy heart I write this note. Missy has touched so many lives. I am lucky to have called her my friend and my sister. I will cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julia Robertson Gandolfi
March 7, 2013
Gerry I heard about Missie's death from Anne Suarez Fabian last night. We attended Dominican together and I shared a room with her at Southeastern for one semester. I transferred to UNO the next semester because of family concerns but I am thankful I had a chance to get to know her. Reading the guest book I can see she has not changed in all these years, still the warm gracious lady.
Joann Siebenman
March 6, 2013
Once you met Missie you had no choice but to love her, her warmth, her compassion and her sense of fun. Rest in Peace Missie.
Tammy LeBlanc Boyette
March 6, 2013
I am so saddened to hear of Missie's passing. She was an extrordinary person and dear Phi Mu sister. She was someone you could never forget. To her family, take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Betty Johnston
March 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all Missie's Family. From, a former teacher at DHS
Lisa Ordoyne Custer
March 6, 2013
It has been many years since seeing Missy. She was in my Phi Mu pledge class, and a dear and beloved Phi Mu sister. She was a true Phi Mu Lady, and an incredible role model. Heaven is rejoicing at her arrival. God bless her family.
Camila Domonoske
March 6, 2013
Missie D'Aunoy was an amazing woman -- so kind and thoughtful, such a wonderful mentor, such a considerate leader. In just a year at Habitat, I learned so much from her -- about work and about life. I am so, so glad I got the chance to meet her. My deepest condolences.
March 6, 2013
The family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy,
Kristy and Eric Munstereifel
March 6, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marie D'aunoy
March 6, 2013
To the family, may god confort you in this time of sorrow, always Marie H. D'aunoy
Teresa Russell-Jordan
March 6, 2013
It's been awhile sense we've visited, but I will always remember Missy with the fondest of memories. Hot tub, Clue,floating the Buffalo among many others. May God bless your family. I know Missy will be watching from heaven each and every day.
Rita
March 6, 2013
Remembering MISSIE.., a bit of Heaven on Earth. Grateful to have known her.
Linda Grass
March 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Gerry. May the many wonderful memories sustain all of you through this time of sorrow.
Phil Savage
March 6, 2013
Gerry, I am sorry to hear that Missie passed away, I wish to express my sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Harvey Leake
March 6, 2013
Gerry, Danielle, and Nicole,
So sorry to hear of Missie's passing. I'll never forget our wonderful trip together down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hedva and Nick Illovits
March 5, 2013
Gerry and Family
Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember her warmth and love during the Christmas gatherings. Missie will always have a place in our hearts.
As she always was, as she will always be remembered.
Linda and Rolly
March 5, 2013
Linda Nelson
March 5, 2013
Gerry, Danielle, and Nicole.
My deepest condolences for your loss. Her generous smile and heart are the memory I have of time spent with her.
God bless you during this time. Linda Nelson
Herb and Jan Pretus
March 5, 2013
Gerry, daughters and family, Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Most of our great memories of Missie were in our much younger days at Our Lady of Prompt Succor school and In high school and we will treasure the opportunities to visit in more recent times. Missie was always very special and she obviously continued to touch many hearts throughout her life. A special angel is now in heaven.
Réjane Lavoie-Agrawala
March 5, 2013
My most sincere sympathy to you Gerry, Danielle, and Nicole and to Missie's family and friends. You will be in my prayers. Missie's beautiful smile, cordial greeting, endless patience, and indomitable passion to help were an inspiration to us all.
Bob & Cora Whiting
March 5, 2013
Gerry, Danielle, and Nicole, our sincere condolences to you'll. One of the things we will really miss is Missy most positive attitude and her bright smile with that "southern" warmth that she always presented. Missy always had something positive to say and she reflected that to everone that came in contact with her. She really is a loss that cannot be said in words. Christ be with you guys.
Al & Peggy Thornton
March 5, 2013
Gerry,
Peggy and I send our love and prayers to you and the family.Missie will be missed and rembered by many.
Al & Peggy
Sarah Hipolito (Cisneroz)
March 5, 2013
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Missie's passing. My prayers are focused on the D'Aunoy family. May you find consolation and peace from our Lord.
Brittany Pendegraft
March 5, 2013
Gerry, Danielle, and Nicole, I am so saddened to hear of Missie's passing. I was lucky to have met Missie. She was so warm and caring; I imagine she was a wonderful wife and mother. My deepest condolences for your loss.
Deb Fowler
March 5, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Missie's passing. My condolences to your entire family Gerard....May your cherished memories never fade & brighten your heart.
Larry Hirsch
March 5, 2013
I am deeply saddened by the news of Missy's death. I will miss her eternal optimism.
Maria Treptow
March 5, 2013
Missie was a wonderful, caring, loving person. I am so sorry about her passing. She will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
Kelly Berg
March 5, 2013
I am sorry to hear that Missie passed away, I wish to express my sincere condolences to Gerard and his family. Missie was always a good host and fun at the Christmas party.
We can all make a difference...
Sandra Jorgensen
March 5, 2013
Missie was a true shining light and an inspiration. But more than that she was kind, and fun, and shared her warmth with everyone. The community will miss her tremendously. My heart is with the entire family.
Kathy West
March 5, 2013
Gerry, Danielle, & Nicole my love and prayers are with you. I am so happy to have had to opportunity to know Missie. She was so warm and kind to everyone she met. Thank you Missie for opening up your home to us all and making Christmas so special every year. We will miss you!
Elaine Riordan
March 5, 2013
I had the pleasure of knowing Missy and her daughters Danielle and Nichole while I taught at SVDP school. She was such a blessing to the school, a wonderful mom to her daughters, and a great friend to everyone at the SVDP. I am grateful for having known her, and send my deepest sympathy to Gerard, Danielle and Nicole. God bless you.
Ellen and Pat Harrington
March 5, 2013
The D'Aunoy Family is in our prayers - Missie was a wonderful mentor to the fledgling Development Directors group in our early years. Her gift for guidance and her humor in giving it will always remain with us. We are so sorry for the passing of Missie - no doubt she will be filling the heavens with her gentle Southern graciousness and wisdom! Rest in Peace, Missie!
Angie Thaxton
March 5, 2013
Missie was an amazing woman, boss, mentor and friend. She will always be remembered for wanting to help everyone!
Bob and Shelbie Tarlowski
March 5, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Missie's family for the loss of this amazing woman whose smile and laughter brought warmth and care to all of us who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be missed.
Isaac Aviram
March 5, 2013
Kind, warm, loving, caring and wonderful person. You will always live Shlomit and Isaac Aviram
Terry Starr
March 5, 2013
Missie left us too soon but we are blessed with a variety of great memories. She always had a way of making everyone she met feel special…maybe it was her accent! I will always remember the times Missie & I had working at SVDP School. She planned every event and knew just how she wanted it to be…always just right! Missie set up the Putt-Putt Team as part of the SVDP Golf Tournament, which she also started, to get us non-golfers involved. (Good thing she didn't set up the rules because we play by our own rules! )
Gerard, Danielle, & Nicole always know Missie was a much respected and loved woman who spent her life living her Catholic faith to the fullest. She will always remain in the hearts of us all. I hope this will bring you all some peace in the days and months to come.
Greg & Karen Lewis
March 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God cover you with His peace and comfort
Chase Hildreth
March 5, 2013
Missie's beautiful smile, open arms and endless patience will be missed by all who love her. Gerry, my love and prayers are with you, the girls and your families in this time of great sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss.
Randy & Betty Pitts
March 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Our memories of Missie when she lived in Russellville are very special to us. She was a very good friend. God Bless you all.
Elizabeth Weese
March 5, 2013
I had the privilege of serving with Missie on the AFP board. She will be greatly missed.
Jeannine Roques
March 5, 2013
I'll always remember Missie's warmth and kindness. My condolences to Gerard, Danielle, and Nicole.
Liz Salazar
March 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the D'Aunoy family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melanie/Scott Rabenhorst
March 5, 2013
My friend, my sister, my heart is broken. What a beautiful person and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gerard and the girls. I will cherish all the memories we had together. Love, Melanie and Scott
Jeanne Davis
March 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire D'Aunoy family and those of her friends who also miss her.
March 5, 2013
Gerard, it has been many, many years since I have seen you. I hope you will remember me and our family. We all send you our condolences and will keep you and your children in our prayers. With love, Jane Creighton Brady
Kansas Marquett (Salazar)
March 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kansas Marquett (Salazar)
March 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I'm sending you a hug from afar and am sad I cannot be there to offer you more during this time. May your memories bring you comfort. We have had some memories of our own. We will always be family in some way no matter time or distance. I am here if you need anything. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dustin Chimento
March 5, 2013
Always so strong and always so wonderful... will remember singing songs at the piano bar every time yall came in. We will miss her.
Daisy Alicea
March 5, 2013
Thank You Missie for the time in your life that we shared. My family and I loved you dearly and will always keep you in our hearts. We will keep your family in prayer. Love you always and forever and one day we will meet again as one big family.
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