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Brenda Brechtel Riordan

1941 - 2024

Brenda Brechtel Riordan obituary, 1941-2024, Pass Christian, MS

BORN

1941

DIED

2024

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - 15th Street - Gulfport

1726 15th Street

Gulfport, Mississippi

Brenda Riordan Obituary

Brenda Brechtel Riordan, age 82, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Brenda was born on December 26, 1941 in New Orleans, LA to William Warren Brechtel and Thecla Fink Brechtel. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Bay St. Louis. Brenda was an active member of Holy Family Parish in Pass Christian where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and choir member. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jim Riordan, Sr.; two sons, Jim Riordan, Jr. and Robbie Riordan; and one grandson, Reed Riordan. Survivors include her five children, Billy Riordan, Rick (Shannon) Riordan, Patti (Tim) Davis, Dean (Katie) Riordan, and Paige (Lee) Baggett; ten grandchildren, Madeline (Ben), Brandon (Payton), Demi (Shane), Bryce, Riley, Ricky, Parker, Gracie, Jackson, and Noah; and six great-grandchildren, Oakley, Harper, Isabella, Ben, Hayes, and Sonny. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 22342 Evangeline Drive, Pass Christian, MS 39571. Friends may visit one-hour prior to service. Interment will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery, 5190 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Riordan family. The family requests that donations be made to Holy Family Catholic Church at (https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/holyfamilyparish) or to St. Stanislaus College Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund at (https://ststan.com/giving/endowments/).

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2024.

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Kenny Spellman

October 11, 2024

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in her memory.

Kenny Spellman ´84
Brother Martin High School

Herman Lombas

October 11, 2024

Rick,
So sorry to see that your Mother has passed. She was a very nice and kind person and I know she will be missed by your entire family.
The only consolation is that she is now in a better place and in better hands.

Herman Lombas

Izzy Coster

October 10, 2024

Brenda and I met at the new choir for Holy Family, becoming instant friends. Brenda was such a pleasant lady and I'm really going to miss her. We shared the same sense of humor and attitude about a lot of things, even had friends in common, so we always had something to talk about and share. RIP my beautiful friend. Izzy Coster

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

October 9, 2024

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

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11

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

22342 Evangeline Rd, Pass Christian, MS 39571

Oct

11

Service

3:00 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

22342 Evangeline Rd, Pass Christian, MS 39571

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - 15th Street - Gulfport

1726 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501

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