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1924
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2017
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Evangela Op Obituary
July 4, 1924 – March 21, 2017
Resident of Fremont
Sister Evangela was born to Cludy Breaux and Frank Balde on Independence Day, 1924 in San Francisco, and died in Fremont, CA on March 21, 2017.
As a Dominican Sister of Mission San Jose, Sister Evangela Balde served in the ministry of Catholic education for 43 years as an elementary school teacher and administrator, principally in the Bay Area. In 1990 Sister was called to the Motherhouse to serve as Secretary General and Congregational Archivist. She served in the latter capacity until 2012 when she began mentoring her successor and then served as assistant archivist until her death.
Rosary and viewing will take place in the Dominican Sisters' Chapel, Fremont CA, on April 3, 2017 at 2:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Vision of Hope, the Dominican Sisters' Foundation for the support of inner city schools, at 1555 34th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601.
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