Irene Marie Horback
September 19, 1922 - July 20, 2006
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Irene Marie Horback
September 19, 1922 - July 20, 2006
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Irene M. Horback nee Croteau
Born September 19, 1922 in Fall River, MA, was the eldest of twelve children to Herman and Yvonne Croteau. She lived most of her life in Southern California. Forever sunny and bright, she never met a stranger. She was considered ?Mom? to the retired stewardesses of Clipped Wings in both Los Angeles and O.C. Chapters since 1976. Predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Albert J. Horback.
In 1998, Irene made the transition from the San Fernando Valley to Lake Forest in a very short time. Living across the street from her daughter, Jean Horback Adams, she delighted in attending movies, conventions, events and anything with fun-loving people. Everyone who knew her marveled at how you she looked for being 83 years old. She was broadsided by a car on El Toro Road and died instantly. Tragic.
She leaves on son, Glen of Lone Tree, CO; six brothers and three sisters, on both coasts.
Irene blossomed whenever around her four grandchildren, Craig of Orange, CO, Kyle of Colorado, Kimberly and Kristina of Alameda. Her life changed many, and she will be forever remembered.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, July 28, 2006 ~ 7:00 P.M. at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary, Laguna Hills, California.
Please join us in celebrating Irene’s life by sharing your memories of her.
52 responses to Irene Marie Horback
Susan Lindstrom says:
July 26, 2006
Heartfelt wishes, from Patsy Cullings’ daughter, Susan
Tabitha Hasin says:
July 26, 2006
I only knew of Irene through her daughter, Jean. But, I heard about a lot of the things Jean and Irene did together. It always seemed to me that Irene was a fun mother. She and Jean did stuff together, more like good buddies and great friends, than simply mother and daughter. I think that is what filled me with such sadness when I heard about Irene’s death. I thought that Jean had lost not only her mother, but also a very close, dear friend.
Bob Horback says:
July 27, 2006
Dear Jean and Glen
Even though I do not remember meeting Aunt Irene, my sister Gail would always comment on how nice she really was. May she rest in pease. It’s a shame that we are all so far apart not just geographically. Maybe we can change that in the future.All our LOVE in these trying times.
Bob, Gail, Mary, bill, marty, and Larry
David & Gloria Croteau says:
July 27, 2006
We are so sorry about yourour loss. Aunt Irene will be dearly missed by all.
Leo & Barbara Croteau says:
July 27, 2006
Dear Jeannie and Glen and your families,
Your Mom’s death is something that really has not sunk in yet. It’s not something Uncle Leo has been able to grasp, nor I. He certainly doesn’t want to believe his “big sister” is not going to be at the other end of his telephone calls.
We will miss her terribly. The tears come unbidden as I write this. Please understand why we won’t be at the viewing… Uncle Leo couldn’t stand to see Irene that way.He’s heartbroken. He, we, would rather remember her smiling face. We send our love and sympathy to you all.
Sadly,Uncle Leo and Auntie Barb