Honor Your Loved Ones for All Soul’s Day and Dia de los Muertos
Email us your loved one’s picture and a few sentences about them.
We will post them here throughout the month of November so we can honor them, pray for them, and pray for each other.
The month of November is traditionally a time when Catholics remembers those who have died with All Saints Day November 1st and All Soul's Day November 2nd. In the Mexican culture, Dia de los Muertos - the day of the dead - is traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2. People create home altars (ofrendas) with pictures, food, beverages, and personal items of the departed. It is also celebreated in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Belize.
Many people are uncomfortable talking about those who have passed away. Yet most of us who lose people want to keep them as alive in our conversations as they are in our hearts and minds everyday. Pausing on certain days such as these throughout the year reminds us that there is a thin veil between us and our loved ones; a thin space between heaven and earth. Allowing for these holy pauses reminds us that life is fragile and we are all part of the mystical body of Christ.
Help create a sacred space here to share, honor, and pray for one another. I look forward to learning about your loved ones and holding them and you in prayer this month and I always appreciate the chance to share a picture of my precious Peter.
Email a picture, the name of your loved one, a few sentences about them, and your name.
Peter Jurisich: This is one of my favorite pictures because it shows the hugs he gave so freely (even to his mom in front of his friends!) and the love between him and his sister. Watching their bond gave me so much joy. Peter, I miss your love, your joy, your humor, your dancing, and your ability to make all of us - your cousins, friends, and family - feel so loved and special. I love you and am so proud to be your mom. - Christine Jurisich
This is my nephew, Ryan MacInnis. He was taken from us suddenly in a traffic accident this summer. His 42nd birthday was this past week. He has left a huge hole in the hearts of family and friends, especially that of my dear brother, Don, his dad. - Kathleen
I’m pleased to share a photo of my beautiful husband Tony. Tony died in 2018 at the age of 80. He was full of life, a lover of beauty in music and the arts and in people. He was very entertaining in company and loved by everyone. He always chatted with a smile to anyone he met serving in shops etc. hoping it brightened their day. He loved me unconditionally and was my soul mate for 42 years. - Lindsey Griffin
This is my sister Pat who went to be with the Lord last spring after brain cancer and the results of chemo. RIP, dear sister. - Kathy Jandric
In honor of by mom, Wilma Casey. She is pictured here with her “girls”. She was always so supportive, non-judgmental and fun-loving. The best mom and grandma! - Fran Stricker
My sainted husband who died 15 years ago today (10/29). He was a wonderful father and husband, my best friend and the love of my life. He was a tireless advocate for disability rights and a woodworker hobbyist. He fought the good fight and finished well. I love you, Ron. - Jill Caldwell
Please post this photo of my Mom and Dad on their wedding day: Catherine and Bill Host. My Dad was my idol as a child but he died of a massive stroke at 39 when I had just turned 12 before Christmas. He was buried on Christmas Eve. I don't know if I have ever totally gotten over his death. I still recall many of the things he told me and have some Halloween decorations hung in my house today that he made for me as a child. We didn't have the money to buy store-bought decorations and I was fussing about it. He said: "Sally, you don't have to have money to be happy." My Mom gave my brother and I the gift of time. Not only her presence but her quiet and kind and giving self. She gave us the love of exercise, hiking, eating healthy, being financially responsible and a love for travel and learning. She taught me to be an independent woman: "Never rely on a man for money or happiness." She died in 2014 at the age of 91. Rest in Peace, Mom and Dad! - Sally Nuerenberg
This is my dear friend Eric. He has been gone for five years. He was a gentle soul who lived life with a grateful heart. He was always present in the moment and was an amazing friend, husband, and father. We continue to hold Carla, his soulmate, close and we will never forget him. Go Bears! - Mary Wurster
Mary Gamino - Was my ex sister-in-law and remained family. Passed away Oct 12, 2023 and the gentlest soul I knew. Loved her two adult kids and two grandchildren, lived in Florida and always kept in touch with us. She was a great sketch artist and loved the country life. We shall miss her forever. - Diane Stewart
Richard F. Gamino Sr - My beloved Dad----Married to my mom 60 yrs +, raised 5 children with her, was great great granddad & grandad to many. Passed Feb 18 2020 and it still feels so recent. He was our soul of living each day gratefully with music and respect for our hispanic culture and history. We miss him everyday. - Diane Stewart
The wedding photo is my parents, Patrick & Mary Ann Manning with my Mom’s parents, Francis & Helen Nordstrom. Helen became a Catholic on Easter Day when she was 65 years old. She raised all of her children in the Church. - Mary Lathrop
The second photo is of my Dad’s parents on their wedding day, Mildred & Paul Manning. She couldn’t afford a white dress so she wore her best church dress which was a navy blue dress. Mildred became a widow at 62 years when my grandfather Paul died suddenly of a heart attack. They had a 15 year old daughter still at home, Charlotte, so my grandmother went to work outside of the home to support their family. She relied on her faith to get her through those difficult times. Mildred passed away at the age of 100 years. - Mary Lathrop
The cemetery after the celebration and the Oblates had put an electric candle on each Sisters grace. You could just see their prayers going up to heaven all night for all of us. It was a very touching week. Trust them to put you in touch with what the divine wants you to up-grate for women/mothers today. - Sr. Paula
A beautiful chapel setting of a piece of art that Sister Carol Rennie got from the University of St. Thomas when she completed her work there. It was truly an image that somehow the persons attending evening prayer got the message. - Sr. Paula Hagen
My boy Erik Ingebretsen, 🏀💙 the truth is, whether you were on the basketball court, dance floor, cruising in your car, entertaining your family and friends, pretty much any activity that you're enthusiastic comical self took on was a WIN. The loss is sooo great without you. I'm sooo sorry Erik. We all love you so much. - Mom
My dear Mum and Dad, Vera and Victor gave me a happy home and encouraged me in every way. - Lindsey Griffin
My brother, Grayson, died eleven years ago in a freak accident. He would have been 73 this week. He was a generous soul. When he was a little boy he would go into my mum’s larder and get some bread to take to homeless people on his little pedal scooter. He was passionate about animal welfare. - Lindsey Griffin