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Catherine Jean LaPlante, 61, a Reno resident passed away on January 22, 2009. Catherine married Bruce LaPlante on December 5, 1970 in Los Angeles. There they raised three children, traveled often through the west, including spending many family vacations at Lake Tahoe. In retirement she enjoyed working within the Saint Rose community and fundraising for needy organizations. She also stayed in close contact with her children who were the light of her life. Catherine was a proud member of the Women of St. Rose.
Catherine is survived by her husband, Bruce LaPlante; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Justin Anderson, of Oak Park, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Hollis LaPlante, of Los Angeles; her daughter, Cheryl LaPlante, of Los Angeles; and her grandchil- dren, Audrey Anderson and Hunter LaPlante.
A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Reno. Burial will follow at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Vincent's Catholic Community Services of Northern Nevada. Arrangements are entrusted to Walton Funeral Home in Reno.
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bj pike
February 23, 2009
Dear Jeanne. Robert, and Cheryl,
I remember so many happy times with your family. Cathy was so proud of the above vinyl swimming pool on Kinnard St. She enjoyed sunning herself and watching you swim in your instant pool. When I first saw it I imagined the fun hours you had on the weekend out in your own backyard. I knew I would not find Cathy at the store on Tuesdays as she always spent that day being a Mom and getting caught up at home. I hope you feel free to call on Jim and myself if you are in Los Angeles as it would be a shame to lose touch. More importantly I need to let you know how much I admired your mom. Love, bj
Bettijane Pike
February 16, 2009
Dear Laplante family,
I hope our deepest sympathy reaches you. Cathy will always be remembered as a dear friend. Her generosity in giving to new teachers as myself was supportive and helpful in launching my career. St. Paul's Apostle School will always appreciate the supplies generously donated by School Services. I personally will be grateful for the many hours Cathy spent with daughter Kimarie at Dupars and working at the store. I long to tell you how much I will miss her. I always thought I'd catch up when I retired. Cathy was a lot of fun to be with. I always admired how she was both a professional and a mother. Please do keep in touch. The Pike family
Susie Ferraro
January 26, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Norman Deputy
January 25, 2009
Catherine, I have only known you a very few months. You were a delight and made me feel comfortable when together. Knowing you and your husband has enriched my life.
Susie Ferraro
January 25, 2009
Catherine You were such a delight to have around us all at the Pepper Mill you were so good to all of us..
You really made me feel so welcome to Reno when i moved here..
You will be missed by me dearly..Susie Ferraro..
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