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Helen L. Cunningham

1926 - 2016

BORN

1926

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Gates, Kingsley & Gates Smith Salsbury Funeral Directors

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Culver City, California

Helen Cunningham Obituary

Name: Mass of Christian Burial for Helen L. Cunningham
Start: 2017-01-12T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Cathedral Chapel (La Brea - Olympic)

September 19, 1926 - December 18, 2016 Beloved wife of V. Richard Cunningham, loving mother of Mary E., Thomas J., IV, Janet M. Cunningham and Catherine M. (James) Hamm. She was the sole survivor among her 7 siblings from Bradford, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by four wonderful grandchildren, Megan, Kevin, Justin and Sarah Hamm. Soon after moving to L.A., while working as a talent payroll supervisor at CBS (Television City on Fairfax), she met Dick Cunningham through the Young People's Club at St. Ambrose. They were later married by Bishop Manning at St. Gregory Church. As she was quite fond of her job and co-workers, she remained an active member of the CBS "FROGS" Alumnae Group for decades. As a devoted mother, Helen was involved in the Mother's Club at Cathedral Chapel, (18 yrs), Notre Dame Academy (12 yrs) and Loyola High School. In her spare time she was an active member of the Good Shepherd Guild, Holy Family Guild and enjoyed her Knights of Columbus bowling group. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Thurs., January 12, 2017 at Cathedral Chapel (La Brea - Olympic) Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to The GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER for Women (1640 Rockwood St., Los Angeles, CA 90026) or ST. JOHN OF GOD HOSP. (2468 w. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, 90006, CA) GATES, KINGSLEY, GATES Culver City (310) 837-7121 www.gateskingsley.com

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 8 to Jan. 11, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Cunningham

Sponsored by Gates, Kingsley & Gates Smith Salsbury Funeral Directors.

13 Entries

J Minicuci

February 24, 2017

Just got caught up email. So sorry to hear of you losing your wife and mother.
John and Jo Minicuci. Sending love and prayers to all your families

Joe Borders

January 16, 2017

I also wish to extend my condolence on your loss of Helen. Knowing only Dick and Tom thru the IKCGA for many years.

Tim Push

January 16, 2017

Dick and Tom, On behalf of the KCIAGA I would like to express the deepest sympathy of the entire membership on the passing of your wife and mother, you are in our prayers.

Rick Perez

January 14, 2017

Dear Mr. Cunningham,

We wish to express our deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your dear wife Helen.

She will always remain in my heart as the kindhearted mother I knew growing up spending many days at your home.

Rick & Megan Perez

Donald Travis

January 12, 2017

I am writing the family because one does not often see Bradford, PA shown. I was bon thee in 1939 to Lyle & Marion Travis as was my older brother, Jim, and my Dad's sister, Edna. My grandfather closed out his career there at the end of 1947, Ernest M. Travis, having been a beat copy, a detective, the Chief of Police followed by a couple tersm as City Treasurer. Our family friend, Marilyn Horn came from there too and went on to operatic heights. Just wanted to share and we are sorry for your loss

Tony Medley

January 12, 2017

Dick, I'm so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. You and she are in my prayers.

Bernie Johnson

January 12, 2017

Dick, Tom & daughters. Thinking of you from Florida.

January 11, 2017

So sorry to the family, for the loss of a beautiful woman...inside and out. I had a deep admiration and love for her, over a span of nearly 30 years. I have only the fondest memories of Helen. She will live on in the hearts of all those she touched with her kind and generous spirit.

The Eackers

January 10, 2017

Mr. Cunningham,
Merrell and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Eackers

Mark & Maria Kelly

January 9, 2017

Dear Dick,
We are so very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our sympathy and most sincere condolences, with love and joy in her memory.

Juliet

January 9, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Anthony Lampe

January 6, 2017

Mr.Cunningham, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jolene Mason

January 5, 2017

Mr. Cunningham,
I offer my sincere condolences to you. While I never meet your lovely wife, I did talk with her a few times while looking for you when I was working at Westwood and she was adorable. I know this must be devastating for you and your family and I will be thinking of you and praying for you in the days to come.
Jolene Mason

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