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Mary Bowen Obituary
Mary T. Bowen
VALPARAISO, IN - Mary T. Bowen, 87 of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was born February 18, 1932 in Grants, New Mexico, the daughter of Leonardo and Manuelita (Lopez) Blea. Mary was a respiratory therapist at Porter Memorial Hospital for 23 years. On January 27, 1973, she married William C. Bowen, who preceded her in death.
Surviving is her niece Mela Barela of New Mexico, her step-daughter Brenda Short of South Haven, many nieces and nephews and a very special friend Patricia Scott. She was also preceded in death by her parents; six sisters: Isabel Carrillo, Lillie Chavez, Feliz Molina, Andy Miera, Ventura Montoya and Clorinda Blea; two brothers, Julian Blea and Jesus Blea; and step children: Steve (Lucy) Bowen and Kevin Bowen.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:00-11:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM at the Church, Rev. Douglas Mayer officiating. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Otis, IN. In lieu of flowers or donations please have masses said for Mary. BARTHOLOMEW FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. www.bartholomewnewhard.com
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June 6, 2019
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Mary's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. May that bring you comfort at this difficult time
Jonathon Creutzburg
June 1, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
May 31, 2019
Any time that we lose loved one this is certainly a difficult time.May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13
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