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IN MEMORY
Sr. Grace Napoles, STJ
died on June 3, 2002
at Southeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at age 78. She
had been hospitalized there since Friday evening, May 31, after suffering
a heart attack. In spite of the wonderful, devoted attention of the
intensive care staff, she passed away around 4:00 AM.
Sr. Grace was born on April 1, 1924 in Camagüey, Cuba, and had been
in the United States since 1941, proud to be an American citizen. Her
family -- three sisters and one brother -- still reside in Cuba. |
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Throughout her years as a
Teresian, Sister Grace served in Ciego de Avila (Cuba), New Orleans,
Uvalde, and San Antonio. Wherever she has been, she was known for her
spirit of sacrifice and service. Even though she herself suffered a stroke
some years ago, she did not falter in her service to the infirm and
elderly sisters of St. Teresa's Community in San Antonio. Her warmth and
compassion shall be greatly missed by all who knew her. We thank God for
the witness of her life, and pray that she may be enjoying the presence of
her loving God.
The Sisters of St. Teresa's Community wish to thank the staff of
Southeastern Baptist Hospital for the exquisite care they rendered to Sr.
Grace.
Friends and Sisters from Texas and Louisiana gathered at St.
Teresa's Convent for the Rosary and Mass of Resurrection on Wednesday,
June 5. In their last farewell, many expressed their memories of Sr. Grace
-- especially of her service, always anticipating the needs of others; her
kindness to all; simplicity and humility; warmth, laughter, and tears; her
devotion to Mary, saying the Rosary with a tape recording when speech
became limited because of the stroke. Fr. Joe Lopez and Fr. Augustin
Amanzeh celebrated the liturgy, and Fr. Joe delivered a warm and beautiful
tribute to Sr. Grace's grace-ful presence in his
homily.
Those who had the privilege of experiencing Sr.
Grace's gifts agreed that even in her silence, she spoke eloquently to all
of us. Thank you, Sr. Grace. We shall surely miss you. |
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