Name: Visitation for Fr. Raphael Eagle
Start: 2017-03-23T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Thompson Harveson & Cole Funeral Home & Crematory

Fr. Raphael (Francis) Eagle, TOR, died on Saturday, March 18, 2017, of heart failure. Service: Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in The Colony. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, with the Rosary beginning at 5 p.m., at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Fr. Eagle will be taken to Hollidaysburg, Pa., where there will be a vigil service at 5 p.m. Monday, March 27, and a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, both at St. Bernardine Monastery. Burial in the monastery cemetery will take place following the Mass. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Franciscan Friars Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 117, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Francis Eagle was born on May 2, 1939, in Philadelphia, the son of Frank and Rose Salduti Eagle. He entered the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular in Hollidaysburg, Pa., in 1956 and professed vows on June 27, 1959. Fr. Raphael earned a B.A. in philosophy and continued on with theological studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 3, 1967. In September of that year he was sent to Paraguay and served there for 25 years. He was a consummate missionary, learning not only Spanish but also Guarani. Fr. Raphael returned to the United States in 1992. He then served in several parishes or missions in the Diocese of Orlando with an emphasis in Hispanic ministry. In 1996 Fr. Raphael was missioned at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth and in 1999 he became a full-time chaplain at Cook Children's Hospital and served there until his retirement in 2012. He continued to offer ministerial assistance in local parishes to the very end of his life, dying in the friary at Holy Cross Parish. Survivors: Fr. Raphael is survived by his sister, Rose; and several nieces and nephews; as well as his Franciscan brothers.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 22, 2017.

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Carolyn Perez

March 24, 2017

My sincerest condolescences to the family & loved ones! Fr. Raphael was there for my daughter, when she had surgery. He also saw a few patients/clients of mine at Ft. Worth Cook Children's Hospital!! He even assisted me in my time of need. He will be gravely missed! R.I.P.

Blanca Molina

March 24, 2017

FrEagle was my Priest at Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church. I worked the Teddy Bear Prayer Program with him at Cooks Children's Hospital, as a Volunteer. He was a caring and gentle spirit. I will always carry him in my heart and treasure the Prayer Bear he gave me always. He will be missed, he touched many lives. A wonderful Priest. Rest In Peace in the Arms of our Heavenly Father, well deserved.

Beth Park

March 23, 2017

Our family adored Father Raphael. This wonderfully compassionate priest came into our lives when our eight-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer. His joyful spirit was cherished by the young patients, and his practical wisdom was appreciated by their parents. He was the first to advise us that while we couldn't go around this diagnosis, we didn't have to go through it alone. He watched over us through that year of treatment and beyond. When scripture tells us to "Fear not, for I am with you," the evidence is found in great souls like Father Raphael who happily walked many difficult journeys alongside hundreds of families during their times of crisis. The angels must have rejoiced at his homecoming. I have a wonderful image of him paddling up to the gates of Heaven in his trusty kayak. Paddle on, dear friend. May your soul rest in peace.

The Park Family
Beth, Doug, Thomas and Stephen

Yolanda Chavez

March 23, 2017

Father Eagle was a wonderful priest. I had the honor to attend mass when he was the Celebrating priest at St Bartholomew in Fort Worth. I enjoyed his services. He was loved so much by the St Bartholomew community. His homilies were the best, he made sure everyone got the message he was trying to give. We were sad when he was moved to a different parish. We are even more sad now that he is gone. I know though, that he is enjoying where he is now. He was a faithful server of God and very dedicated. May he rest in peace.

Mike & Donna

Donna Mathews

March 22, 2017

Our Hearts are Broken...Father Raphael Eagle will be missed by many but as a personal note I will never forget this gracious man. He brought me closer to Our Lord than I have eve been. He made everyone feel truly loved and he touched all of our hearts. A smile on his face at all times,no mass was complete without a "Joke" he made everyone smile and feel included. I pray we will meet again in Heaven someday until then I will try to follow his example and teach my grandchildren to be as gracious as he.
R.I.P Father Raphael Eagle
Donna & Mike Mathews

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