Alice H. Samuelson

Samuelson, Alice H. passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. She was born in Brooklyn, NY. She attended the Kathryn Gibbs College in New York and worked at Dan River. She then committed her life to raising her children. She was an excellent bridge player an avid reader and knitted many beautiful creations over her life time. She was also active in Cursillo. Alice had resided in Lake Forest and Mission Viejo for 35 years. Until she suffered a stroke in August at the age of 84, Alice spent the last 22 years as the office manager and warm and friendly voice of Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest where she touched the lives of many people each and every day. As one of her friends described her, "she was one in a million!" Alice was especially proud of the accomplishments of her grandchildren and found great joy in them. Her husband of 48 years, Eric, preceded her in death in April of 1996. Alice is survived by her son, Bill and daughter in law Pamela, their children Carole and Mark, her daughter Christine and her daughter, Nicolle Sansotta and her husband David and her daughter Linda and her daughter Holly. A Vigil Rosary Service will be held at Santiago de Compostela on Tuesday evening April 3rd at 7 PM. The Memorial Mass will be Wednesday, April 4 at 10AM at Santiago de Compostela, followed immediately by the burial service at Ascension Cemetery, with a reception at the Santiago Parish Hall following cemetery services, all are invited. Those of us who knew her as neighbor, friend, Mom or Gram knew she was deeply committed to her faith and lived by, "make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ." Alice, Mom, Gram you will be missed, we love you. In lieu of flowers, Alice had asked that donations be made to: Theo's Work West, Father Marc's Orphanage in Haiti. Santiago will accept donations at the services or by mailing to: Theo's Work West c/o Santiago de Compostela, 21682 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest CA 92630