Deacon Florian "Dutch" Hurrish

Dcn Dutch was the Spiritual Advisor for the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Timothy in Mesa from our start in 2006 until he left to return to Wisconsin 9 years later. He was loved by all our Vincentians and we know that he loved all of us. He ended every meeting with this prayer:

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand

So sad to hear of Deacon Dutch's passing. We so enjoyed him as a Deacon at St Mary's Custer! We were honored that he was able to marry us 25 years ago this September!! Heaven is gaining someone very special!!

So sad to hear of Dutch's passing, both him and Harriet were so love by the parishioners of St. Mary's of Torun. We had the great honor of getting our baby daughter baptized by Deacon Dutch in 1986. No matter how many years passed, whenever you ran into them we all got such a warm embracing. Dutch truly was one of God's greatest gifts to this community. My heart is saddened by his passing.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Florian was a cool Deacon. He understood life's ups and downs as I was in my 20s and 30s. It was enjoyable to see him at various weddings that I videotaped back in the day when he would substitute for the late Father Edwin Stanek at St. Casimir Catholic Church in the Town of Hull(Stevens Point), WI. Florian and Harriot were always an enjoyable couple to correspond with at church picnics or at the former C& Gs in the Town of Stockton (mile 230 U.S. 10 and County J). What great memories and knowledge gained from knowing Florian. May God rest Florian's soul. I will remember Florian in my prayers.

The O'Keefe family was grateful for his ministry
as a Deacon at St. Mary's, Custer. Our prayers are with your family.

Dutch's service to the People of God and powerful witness to the faith was a great gift to the Church and to all those he so generously served.