O’Connell, Marie Julia

Sister Maria RSM 

On 31 January 2025 at Nazareth House Christchurch, supported by staff, her Mercy community and family. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved member of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa, Sisters of Mercy New Zealand, in the 72^nd year of her religious profession. Dearly loved daughter of the late Mary (Phelan) and Kieran O’Connell. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Kath Fitzgerald, John and Teresa, Richard and Robina (dec), Rosie and Terry O’Brien (dec), Clare and Barry Watts (dec), Kerry and Carol, Tony (dec) and Sybil, Vince and Marina; and loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Nazareth House staff and Mercy carers. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Gregory’s Church, 28 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale on Wednesday 5 February at 11.30am. Vigil prayers on Tuesday 4 February at 7pm at Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton.

Kia okioki ia i runga i te rangimarie. May Sr Maria rest in peace.

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