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Catherine Lobpries Obituary

Catherine Lobpries
07/31/1949 - 07/17/2025
Catherine Merie Lobpries, age 75, of Brookshire, TX, passed away suddenly on Thursday evening, July 17, 2025. She was born July 31, 1949, in New York. Cathie was proceeded in death by her loving parents John Mizzapella and Rose Cannella Mizzapella and her brother Gary Mizzapella.

Cathie is survived and missed by her loving husband Stephen of 30 years: and their daughter Mechelle and sons, Eric (Channing) and Trey (Melissa). Forever cherished and remembered by their grandchildren Eden, Everly, Elle, Ezri and Kallen. She is also survived by her sister Carie Anne Mullins and brother Stephen Dahlstrom (Cindy). Sister-in-laws Patricia McCarty, Kay Jukes (Danny) and brother-in-law Kurt Lobpries (Lizette). Her nieces Jessica Streit and Angela Afionis as well as many other nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her constant canine companion, Charlie.

Cathie retired from ConocoPhillips and joined alongside her husband as owners of Inspection Team. She was an active member of St. Bartholemew Catholic Church in Katy, TX. She served as coordinator of the Gabriel Project where she was passionate about serving pregnant mothers in need and walking in friendship with them throughout their pregnancies. She enjoyed art, crafts and scrapbooking with her friends. She loved spending time with her dog, family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 5356 11th St, Katy, TX on July 23, 2025. A Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. and Interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sealy, TX. Reception will be held at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.

Sons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Mea

July 22, 2025

I´m so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. Please know that your loved one is safe in God´s memory (Proverbs 14:14,15). Just as he brought his son Jesus back to life, he will do the same for your loved one. May God give you comfort and strength to help you cope during this difficult time.

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Love Ness, Mark, Hank & Denis

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Karen Perez

July 21, 2025

Vic and I are so sorry to hear about Cathy´s sudden passing. We had just talked about Gabriel Project, her passion. She will be greatly missed. Praying for Steve and the whole family.
Karen and Victor Perez

Cynthia Rojas

July 20, 2025

Dear Cathie
I met you just around the time Ezri was going to be born, we sat next to each in bible study classes, and we became friends,i dropped of rosaries and prayer cards for you to give and teach the Gabriel´s project pregnant mothers how to pray who did not know how.we texted and shared prayers for each other via our signal group often.
I missed your hugs we exchanged every Thursday , your Chapel time was 12 to1pm, and Chavelo and i was 1to 2, until Steve got sick and he needed your help more in his inspection job.next week we will celebrate your first heavenly Birthday at bible study . I will miss you , but also know you are at Peace now.may his perpetual light shine upon you forever .
Rest in Peace Dear friend. Cynthia and Chavelo Rojas

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23

Rosary

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church

5356 11St., Katy, TX 77493

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23

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church

5356 11St., Katy, TX 77493

Jul

23

Interment

Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery

811 Main St., Sealy, TX 77474

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