Rev. Edward O'Hara

Edward O'Hara Obituary

Name: Memorial Mass for Rev. Edward O'Hara
Start: 2018-03-14T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Our Lady of Grace Church

Rev. Edward O'Hara, who served as a priest of the Diocese of Sacramento for 57 years, died Feb. 24, 2018. He was 83. He retired from active ministry on June 15, 1999 and was named Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of Grace Parish in West Sacramento. He had been residing since his retirement in Ireland. A native of County Longford, Ireland, he completed studies for the priesthood at All Hallows College in Dublin, Ireland. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 19, 1960 in All Hallows College chapel for service in the Diocese of Sacramento. He was associate pastor of Holy Cross Parish in West Sacramento, Presentation and St. Philomene parishes in Sacramento, as St. Joseph Parish in Auburn. He was pastor of Our Divine Savior Parish in Chico (1974-94) and Our Lady of Grace Parish (1994-99). Father O'Hara was preceded in death by his brother, Father Michael O'Hara, in 2001. He is survived by two brothers: Pat of GarryMore, Ballinagh, County Cavan, Ireland, and John of Killasonna, Granard, County Longford, Ireland. Bishop Jaime Soto will preside a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 11:00a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, 911 Park Blvd. in West Sacramento. A reception will follow at Holy Cross Parish, 1321 Anna St. in West Sacramento.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward O'Hara

8 Entries

Diane McCoy Gunderson

June 1, 2025

I always remember that at the end of June he would let us know that he was flying home to Ireland for his vacation. So sorry to here of his passing. Prayers for his family and all the lives of who's lives he touched through the church.

Diane Sorensen

March 5, 2023

Dear Pat and John and families, I get this little reminder every year from the Legacy site. It warms me to remember your brother and to have enjoyed his unique example as one of God's beloved sons. Life is still good here in California in spite of all the things about which I am sure your brother would have had many poignent things to say. He was uniquely accepting of my own peculiar brand of faith and that always touched me with a special connection that warms my memories with him. I hope you and all yours are enjoying the richness of life and love as we all continue our journey back to him one of these days. God bless us all and our respective countries as we all strive for peace and good will when there seems we could use some extra measures of both. Diane Sorensen [email protected]

Diane Sorensen

March 5, 2020

I thank God for the memories I have of Fr. Ned. I hope his family continues to see the fruits of his presence and labors with them. Thank you for remembering him to me once again. Father O'Hara, may your journey to learning and growing into the essence of our holy Universal Father continue with wonder and joy.

Diane Sorensen

March 17, 2019

I still have difficulty accepting his absence from this life. I considered him a true minister to my life. He left us during what might have been a time of Lent like now. I know he would have loved to have been able to see the spring flowers pushing up their sleepy heads. I will always remember that no matter what he would say in his homily, he would always urge us to get out and "enjoy this beautiful day" I can hear him saying it in my mind and he is still reminding me to "enjoy this beautiful day" Thank you for sustaining him with your love, you friends and family...he really appreciated that love. I know he was happy being home and enjoying life during a well deserved rest. Please know he is still in my heart.

Diane & Steven Sorensen

March 14, 2018

To your family, dear Fr. Ned, I am happy they were with you. For our family, we are glad you were with us at ODS Chico, CA. You loved us unconditionally. thank you for allowing me to teach the Bible at Sunday School. You left your mark on our hearts for ever.

Sally Carney-Jackson

March 13, 2018

I remember Fr. O'Hara walking across the school playground and a swarm of kids surrounding him. Holy Cross was his first parish, I remember his Irish brogue and the mischievous glint in his eyes. He was truly a wonderful representative of what and how a priest should be. I could go on but I'll end by saying proudly I loved him from the age of six forward.

Marie Spolar-Barney

March 13, 2018

I am confident you have heard, "Well done good and faithful servant..."

Theresa Amaral Richardson

March 11, 2018

Thank you Father O'Hara for being a part of my life while attending Holy Cross School. You always took time to toss us kids in the air and catch us. You will be missed.

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