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Sister Kathleen Horgan
1936 - 2025
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1936
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2025
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Kathleen Horgan Obituary
May 23, 1936 - September 4, 2025
Auburn, California - Sister Kathleen Horgan died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn, on September 4, 2025. Born to Denis and Nora Horgan on May 23, 1936, in Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland, she entered the Sisters of Mercy on May 10, 1954. Sister Kathleen was one of nine children, seven of whom preceded her in death: Michael, Sister Kathleen's twin, Peg (Fenton), Denis, Noreen, Maureen (Dennehy), Richard, and Joan (O'Connor). She is survived by her brother, Father Sean Horgan, and her beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.
Professed in 1956, Sr. Kathleen dedicated her life to the education of children, especially those most in need. She was instrumental in establishing SUCCEED, an initiative to provide funding for schools which were struggling economically. In 1982 Sister Kathleen was called to serve on the Leadership Team of the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn and coordinated their apostolic planning for the future. After her time in leadership, Sister Kathleen began a rich and fruitful ministry at Mercy General Hospital where, in her role as Director of Mission Services, she fostered the Mission of Mercy and provided comfort and compassion to all she served.
A vigil service will be held for Sr. Kathleen on Thursday Sept 11th at 6:00pm at Holy Spirit Church, Land Pk Drive, Sacramento. The funeral liturgy will take place at Holy Spirit Church, Land Pk. Drive, Sacramento on Friday Sept. 12th at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made in her honor to the Sisters of Mercy, 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA. 95603 or to the Sr. Kathleen Horgan, RSM Family Birth Center at Mercy General Hospital by visiting supportmercyfoundation.org/sisterkathleen or mailing a check to Mercy Foundation, 3400 Data Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95667. Arrangements entrusted to W.F. Gormley & Sons.
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Mary Montemayor-Rivera, MD
Earlier today
We remember with deep gratitude Sister Kathleen, our beloved principal at Holy Cross School and a devoted servant of God. My whole family had the privilege of knowing her-not only through her faithful leadership in our school, but also through her association with Mercy Hospital.
Her presence was both gentle and strong, and her influence stays with us even now. She reminded us through her example that true leadership is found in service, and that holiness is often lived out in simple, faithful dedication to others.
Sister Kathleen inspired generations of students and families with her kindness and gentle strength, and we give thanks for her life and the light she shared with so many. May she rest in eternal peace.
Vernice Johnson
Yesterday
Sister Kathleen. You were always a light of joy to me. You will be missed.
Pat Murphy Yoldi
Yesterday
Rest in God's peace, Sister Kathleen. Say hello to Chuck for me.
Roger an Melodee Orsolini
September 7, 2025
Sister Kathleen was a devoted an old line Nun who gave her all to help all. Had the pleasure to know an work with her at Mercy General. God bless an your good deeds will always be remembered.
Roger an Melodee Orsolini
Tom Fassett
September 7, 2025
Sister Kathleen was a very beautiful and caring person. While my daughter was at St. Joseph's school I had the chance to do volunteer work. She never hesitated to call you on the phone to tell you, you volunteered. Rest in Peace Sister Kathleen. You were loved by many.
C Kramer
September 6, 2025
Sister was our teacher at Holy Spirit School and continued to be an inspiration throughout my family´s stays at Mercy Hospital. I always asked for her as she requested. God Bless her for her loving heart.
Randy Hartley
September 6, 2025
Sister Kathleen was a good friend and as a volunteer at Mercy General Hospital we worked together at the reception desks and other places. Kathleen was always doing something nice for people. She knew all of the physicians at the hospital and had the respect of everyone. Kathleen was one of the most generous people I knew. May she rest in peace and be in the loving embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Beth Davis
September 5, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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