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Sr. Mary del Rey Ekler

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Mary Ekler Obituary

Ekler, Sr. Mary del Rey, RSM

February 1, 1928 - May 29, 2024

Preceded in death by parents, brothers, sisters including Sr. Sharon Ekler, RSM Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and her sisters of the Sisters of Mercy.

MASS OF CHRISTIN BURIAL: Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. at the Fogelstrom Chapel at Immanuel Village, 6757 Newport Ave. INTERMENT: Resurrection Cemetery. VIGIL SERVICE: Monday, June 3rd, 3 p.m. at the Fogelstrom Chapel.

Memorials to the Sisters of Mercy.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2024.

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Cynthia Nahas

June 2, 2024

After my first grade teacher, Sister Mary Sharon died, Sister del Rey started writing to me on a regular basis. We haven´t communicated for a few months, so I just found out she passed away.
I will miss her letters. Her funeral is on my birthday!

M S

June 2, 2024

May Sister RIP.

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Prayer Service

3:00 p.m.

Fogelstrom Chapel at Immanuel Courtyard

6757 Newport Avenue, Omaha, NE 68152

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4

Service

10:30 a.m.

Fogelstrom Chapel at Immanuel Courtyard

6757 Newport Avenue, Omaha, NE 68152

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