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Catholic San Francisco
April 26, 2020
Sister Mary Frances Horan died on March 24, 2020 in Los Angeles. Born in San Francisco, Sister Mary Frances was 98 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 80 years.
“Sister spent 39 happy and fulfilling years in education and administration and 19 years as a pastoral associate,” her congregation said in a statement. “Mary Frances truly had a heart filled with the desire to serve.”
Sister Mary Frances was in ministry in San Francisco as late as 2014 volunteering at Alma Via residence for the aged as well as with programs for the blind and adult literacy.
Sister Mary Frances served at San Francisco’s St. Emydius Elementary School from 1947-49; Star of the Sea Elementary School from 1959-68; St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School from 1973-77 and 1978-79 and as a pastoral associate of St. Thomas Apostle Parish from 2005-2007. She also served with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Oakland in 1980-81.
Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles 90049.
With COVID-19 restrictions in place with regard to public rites, messages may be left at Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions, www.LAfuneral.com.