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Sister Mary Rose Creegan DMJ

1931 - 2021

BORN

1931

DIED

2021

Mary Creegan Obituary

August 16, 1931 - December 16, 2021 Sister was the 4th. child of 17 children born to James and Katie (Farrelly) Creegan of Crott, Moyne, Co. Longford, Ireland. Mary Rose died peacefully at Nazareth House, L.A. December 16, 2021. Predeceased by her parents, her sister Sarah, brothers Eugene, Michael, Seamus, Pat, Johnny, Oliver and PJ (Peter Joseph). Sadly missed by her sisters, Mary Enda, DMJ, Tess Crowe, Philomena Burke,
Belinda Kirwan, Helena Molphy, Eilish Reilly and Jean Taafe; by her international Congregation of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, especially in CA and Uganda. Mary Rose's faith-filled life permeated all her ministries and relationships particularly her outstanding teaching of First Graders in St. Paul the Apostle, Westwood; our Lady of the Rosary, Paramount; St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes; parish schools in New Mexico followed by 21 years as missionary in Uganda.
The Daughters of Mary and Joseph extend their deep gratitude to the Sisters and staff of Nazareth House and Faith and Hope Hospice for their compassionate care of Mary Rose. Mass of the Resurrection January 15th. 10:00, St. Paul the Apostle, also live-streamed, followed by Reception. Graveside Services follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City. Memorials in Sister's name may be made to Daughters of Mary and Joseph Retirement Fund, 5300 Crest Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 2, 2022.

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