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Mary Villalpando Obituary
Mrs. Mary Villalpando, of Biloxi, MS. went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, August 1, 2008. She was a devoted Catholic and an active member of Our Lady of Fatima Church where she was also an Eucharistic Minister. She was a devoted military wife for 58 years. During those years they spent much of their time traveling the world, meeting up many times with their friends of the Burtonwood Association. For the past 34 years she and her husband proudly owned M & L Gifts in Edgewater Mall, there they made many of friends. She was also active in organizations throughout her life; Girl Scout and Brownie Troop Leader, school teacher, Sunday school teacher. She was also retired from civil service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Sharkey of St. Helens England. She leaves behind her husband, Louis C. Villalpando, and Four Daughters listed in order by age: Mary Gasparro and husband, Paul, of Marietta, Ga. with their children, Mary Harvey, Paul Jr. Gasparro and Elizabeth and her husband, Jonas Carvalho, who have 2 children, Colton and Cameron; Linda Mobley and her husband, Larry, of Biloxi and their children, Larry Jr. and wife, Candice, and their children, Cameron and Callie; Melissa Williams and her husband, Michael, of Biloxi; Jason and Ashley Mobley also from Biloxi; Anne Villalpando of Biloxi and Son, William "Edward" Sells, III from Oklahoma, who is presently deployed in Iraq; and Barbara Baxter and her husband, Joe, also from Biloxi. She left behind one brother, Tommy Sharkey, of St. Helens England. She will be missed by many friends. She had planned to retire and spend time with family and friends. She was truly a great woman who was loved by so many people. She was our inspiration and rock in life.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 5:30 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Pass Road, in Biloxi. A Mass of Christian Burial is 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 2090 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531, or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memorial/Honor Program FH, One St. Jude Place Building, Memphis, TN 38148-0552.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Villalpando
July 30, 2009
Momma, I love and miss you, so much so, words do not exist to describe loosing you or the emptiness it has left within my heart. You were such a very special lady. I am eternally grateful for the time we had, but ever so sorry it was not longer or for any pain ever caused you. Praying I see you, again. It is selfish the want to have had you here longer, knowing you are in a better place, with God. You now have wings. Mom, you are an angel.
Good night God bless, I miss you terribly and love you forever. Have sweet dreams my Momma, lovingly your daughter, Anne xoxoxo
So full of life~
September 30, 2008
always a smile
September 30, 2008
1950 and what a beauty
September 30, 2008
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Our Princess
September 30, 2008
Loving Mother-wife
September 30, 2008
how beautiful
September 30, 2008
Elegant Lady
September 30, 2008
A beauty always
September 30, 2008
Our heart & Soul
September 30, 2008
Most beautiful woman in the world
September 30, 2008
Mary Gasparro
September 13, 2008
Mom, you will be missed by so many people. You sacrificed so much to get to where you were in life. We loved you dearly and heaven has gained a beautiful angel. You were smart, and I have some very happy memories to carry with me. Love your eldest Mary Rose and Family.
william hamill
August 27, 2008
our thoughts are with you all, like my granddaughter says 'i bet the three sisters havent gotten in yet they are still at the gates jangling with people they know!' our deepest sympathies on the loss of a great woman
love to all Uncle Bill
Susan Sanderson
August 25, 2008
My thoughts are with you all. Aunty Mary was a very special person and everyone who knew her will miss her in some way. I spent a summer vacation in Biloxi and my aunt went out of her way to ensure that I had a memorable and enjoyable stay. She was a very thoughtful person and I remember how she used to make time to write her weekly letter to my nana. Nana loved receiving these letters and always kept us up to date with your news. Love to you all. Susan xxxx
Jim and May Bentley
August 14, 2008
May and I will always miss the friendliness and smile that Mary had. Mary and Louis hosted the Burtonwood Association reunion which will always be remembered as one of the best. Mary loved to show off her "city". She is now at peace with her lord. Our love and sympathy is with the family during this time of sadness.
Kathie Slevin
August 11, 2008
our thoughts are with you.
the 3 Sharkey sisters are re-united now.
we miss them all.
love and best wishes, Kathie, Sean, and girls.
louise ball
August 10, 2008
your all in our thoughts and prayers, we will miss aunt mary love to all and god bless
Irene Herring
August 8, 2008
Dear Lou and Barbara, I was just told about your mom tonight. I'am so sorry. There is a lot of pain that I'am feeling right now. Barbara, I just kew she would pull out of this when I talked to you. My deepest sympathy . I have truly lost a great friend, who always had a beautiful smile. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Love, Felix and Irene
Elizabeth Carvalho
August 8, 2008
The ablity to find the words to express my saddness are completely gone. I cannot stop thinking that my children will not have the chance to truly get to know her. All I can do is share my best memories, which does not feel like enough. So sorry to all who knew her and will miss her. I will pray for our family. Love to all.
Dan Collins
August 7, 2008
Louis and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Daphne A. & Dottie S.
August 6, 2008
We will miss seeing all of you at M & L gift store in the mall. It was one thing we looked forward to when we did our walk. Such a great honor to know all of you. We will greatly miss seeing Mary. Mr Lou (Papa) & family we send our love and comfort.
MIKE & EDIE FITZPATRICK
August 6, 2008
WE HAVE LOST A VERY DEAR FRIEND IN MARY. ALL OF OUR LOVE TO THE FAMILY
Aldon Ferguson
August 6, 2008
Dear Louis, Barbara and family, heartfelt condolences to you on the sad loss of lovely Mary from everyone in the Burtonwood Association. The welcome we received in Biloxi in 2002 will never be forgotten nor your wonderful contribution to the Association and its members. Mary will not be forgotten
Aldon Ferguson
Sister Rita Murray
August 6, 2008
Dear Mr. Villalpando, Anne and Sisters,
You have my deepest sympathy and prayers during this sad time. I have such happy memories of meeting Mrs. V in M&L and in Our Lady of Fatima Church where she served so faithfully as a Eucharistic Minister.
With much sympathy and love,
Kieran Kapoor
August 6, 2008
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. We will miss our Aunt Mary. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Deepest sympathy.God Bless. Kieran & Dane
Marietta (Etta Jane) Hardy
August 6, 2008
Dear Mr. V.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We did not know Mrs. V., but we prayed for her while she was ill. She must have been a very special lady. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
Anne Rousseau
August 6, 2008
I wish I could be there with the family She was such a Beautiful Lady. I enjoyed the time that i was in her presence. Words cannot express how I much i loved HER, LOU and the entire family,
My Love
Lewis & Patsy Clements
August 6, 2008
Mr. V and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Ms. Mary was such a nice person, we really enjoyed talking to her everytime we saw her. She will always have a place in our heart and be truly missed.
BILL HAMILL
August 6, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. We will miss our aunty mary. Bill & bethan.
Gil and Sonia Murray
August 5, 2008
Dear Louis and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Mary was an English gentlewoman, a very special lady who will be sorely missed. May God bless and comfort you at this very sad time.
James McRae
August 5, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, may God be with you and your family, guide and bless each of you and help you through this sad time.
Pina and jag Kapoor
August 5, 2008
Uncle Lou, Barabara,Linda,Ann and Mary Rose and Uncle Tommy
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you. Aunty mary was an exceptional person, little in body but big at heart. We will miss her visits to UK badly. For Pina it is like losing her mum for the second time. Ena and Mary were like two bodies in one soul and now they are reunited as one spirit. We share your grief in this time of your greatest loss. She will always be looking down on us and will never leave our hearts
Jeremy and Jamie Stiglets
August 5, 2008
Mr. Lou and Family,
From my family to yours, our deepest sympathy. God Bless.
Joe & Esther Peters
August 5, 2008
We never did know Mary, but have
valued Louie;s friendship. Our sincere condolences to him and his
family.
AMERICAN GLASS SERVICES
August 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Renee' Bolton
August 5, 2008
Mr Lou and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Mrs V was a small frame person with a big heart who gave her all. I met Mrs V 18yrs ago, while working in the classified department at the Sun Herald, after transfering from classified, she would still call me to take care of her ads. I would often stop at M&L Gifts to talk with her. Mrs V was a very unique person, she will be missed. Mr. Lou and the girls, "remember weeping endure for a night but joy comes in the morning".
ANITA BAHAM
August 5, 2008
MR. V BARBARA AND FAMILY,MY FAMILY AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MRS. V WAS A VERY KIND LADY WE LIKED HER A LOT AND WE WILL MISS HER VERY ,VERY MUCH.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Marie Cooper
August 5, 2008
Mr. Villapando, Barbara and sisters; I am so sorry for your loss. It is very hard when we loose someone so dear to us. I know the grief you are feeling. But please rejoice in the life she lived and know that one day you will be reunited. Know that she is always with you in your hearts for that is where their love resides.
Deepest Sympathy
Marie Cooper
Janet Bennett
August 5, 2008
Dear Linda and Mr. V.
So sorry to hear about Mrs. V.
May God bless your family in this time of great loss. She will be looking down on you and will always be in our hearts.
Janet and Brittney Bennett
Rad Onc. Keesler AFB
Patrick and Katherine Myers
August 5, 2008
"Mrs. V" was a very special lady with a warm heart, a big smile and loved helping others. Our hearts go out to her family during this difficult time. She will always have a special place in our hearts. God Bless.
Tracie Cullifer-Craddock
August 4, 2008
Mr. Lou, Linda, Anne, and Barbara (and families);
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Vee. She will be deeply missed. I learned a lot working with her at M&L about many things, not just fine gifts.
My deepest sympathies to you all.
She's now with Ms. Ena
Linda Lovett
August 4, 2008
What a Wonderful, Sweet and Special person Mary was. My Heart and Prayers are with you always. I'm know she'll find a special place in Heaven, as she did in your Hearts, and in all of your Lives. I loved working for her and she was always so good to me over 20 yrs. ago.
Jean Hanlin
August 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you all. Mary was a special lady and will be missed.
Toni Norman
August 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you all. I share your sense of loss. Mary was one of those very special people that we are sometimes just drawn to. She was one of my favorite people, and I certainly enjoyed her rare good company when we were at our Reunions. She will be so sadly missed, but I know I'll see her again in the Heavenly Kingdom, and I know she'll be saving me a seat,(just as she always did). May God bless and keep you all and ease your pain.
In His Name,
Victor D Cabrera
August 4, 2008
Barbara,
Our deepest condolences on your loss.
Victor Cabrera, Daisy & Family
Diana Kopszywa
August 4, 2008
Mr. V I know you will miss her! I am praying for you and your family.(Former Walgreens employee)You both were always so nice to my daughter and I
barbara villalpando-Baxter
August 4, 2008
Mother were so much to me in my life, you gave so much without ever asking for anything in return. I would love to have the time to do the things we spoke of. I will miss you so much. You were my little girl... I love you Mom.
janet sellers
August 4, 2008
DEAR BARBARA ,JOE,MR V.
AND ALL OF THE OTHER CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF MS.V
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE!
MS.V WAS A VERY NICE LADY,AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
JANET SELLERS & DAUGHTER BRIA
Irvin Fink Jr. & Family
August 4, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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