Helen M. Rooney
January 19, 1929 - February 11, 2006
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Helen M. Rooney
January 19, 1929 - February 11, 2006
Obituary
Helen Rooney 77 of Laguna Woods was born January 19, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California of complications from pneumonia. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was beloved by all who knew her. For many years, she was a member of the Little Company of Mary Associates, a Eucharistic Minister at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and a volunteer for many organizations. Helen was preceded in death by her loving son Michael. She is survived by her husband John; son John Jr. Flora; daughters Patti Pike Bob, MaryAnn Neilson and Kathleen Hamilton Gordon; sister Shirley Giblin Austin; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and many friends.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2006 ~ 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, California 92653.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 17, 2006 ~ 12 Noon at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637.
Interment will follow immediately at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest, California.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Helen’s name to Saddleback Community Outreach, 23011 Moulton Parkway, B-12, Laguna Hills, California 92653.
37 responses to Helen M. Rooney
Margaret McClean says:
February 16, 2006
Dearest John and Family,
How dearly you loved, cherished and held Helen in your arms and now God holds her close. May your love, faith, and close bonds with family and friends be a comfort to you now and always.
Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
God’s Blessings Always,
Margaret
Sarah Kirchart says:
February 16, 2006
Helen,
Thank you for being a wonderful part of Emily and Olivia’s lives. You are the only Great-Grandma they know.
Love,
Justin and Sarah Kirchart
Sue Ann Buick says:
February 16, 2006
Mary Ann and Family,
I never met your mother, but knowing you and what a beautiful person you are, your mother had to been a very special lady.
My sincerest condolances to you and your family.
Tom Birmingham says:
February 16, 2006
Uncle Jack and cousins, I am sorry to hear of Aunt Helen’s passing.She was a special, giving woman and a great godmother. I’ll always cherish the memories she left me with,she was like my second mom in my earlier years and God is holding her close to his heart. My prayers are with you all.
Arden Fritchen says:
February 17, 2006
To the Rooney Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Helen. She was an outstanding person and the strength of your family along with John. She had a wonderful family and a wonderful life with them.
Love,
Arden