Father Anthony Gurnell
1929-2007
"Thankfulness"
by
Adelaide Anne Procter
Father Anthony "Tony" Gurnell
Fr. Tony, a resident of
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Rectory,
passed at 7:20 am, July 5, 2007 of cancer.
Father Tony was a sweet, gentle person, born in Ireland,
his last days were greatly eased by Irish music and pictures.
Funeral which will be on Thursday July 12 at 11:00 am at St. Philomenes.
Rosary will be at 7pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at St. Philomenes.
Memorial Mass, July 19, 2007, 11:00 am in Cayucos (Bishop Garcia, celebrant)
Memorial Gifts to
Christo Rey High School
St Joseph's Building Fund
If you would like to leave a note of appreciation or a memory of Fr. Tony,
Click here
or send a email to
"Barbara@presentaionoarish.org" using a subject of "For Fr. Tony"
Notes will be gathered and available at the funeral.
passed at 7:20 am, July 5, 2007 of cancer.
Father Tony was a sweet, gentle person, born in Ireland,
his last days were greatly eased by Irish music and pictures.
Funeral which will be on Thursday July 12 at 11:00 am at St. Philomenes.
Rosary will be at 7pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at St. Philomenes.
Memorial Mass, July 19, 2007, 11:00 am in Cayucos (Bishop Garcia, celebrant)
Memorial Gifts to
Christo Rey High School
St Joseph's Building Fund
If you would like to leave a note of appreciation or a memory of Fr. Tony,
Click here
or send a email to
"Barbara@presentaionoarish.org" using a subject of "For Fr. Tony"
Notes will be gathered and available at the funeral.
| Rev. Anthony Gurnell | ||
| GURNELL,
Rev. Anthony Pastor Emeritus
of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Placerville, died
peacefully in the morning on July 5 at Presentation Rectory in
Sacramento, where he had resided for the past few months. Father
Gurnell was born June 11, 1929, in County Cork, Ireland. He was
ordained a priest for the Diocese of Sacramento on June 14, 1964.
Father Gurnell served faithfully in numerous parishes throughout the
diocese. He was the son of the late Lena and Leslie Gurnell of
Montenotte Park, Cork, Ireland. He will be sadly missed by his sister
Mida, niece Geraldine, nephews John, Declan and Fergus, his
grandnieces, grandnephews and his many friends. A Vigil Service will be
held Wednesday, July 11, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Philomene Catholic Church,
Sacramento. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, July 12, at
11:00 a.m. at St. Philomene Catholic Church, Sacramento.
Published in the
Sacramento Bee on 7/8/2007. |
||
GURNELL: REV FR
ANTHONY, late of St Joseph's Drive, Montenotte Park,
Cork, peacefully, on July 5, 2007, in Sacramento, California, beloved
son of the late Lena and Leslie, brother of Mida and brother-in-law of
the late of Gerald Aherne. Sadly missed by his sister, niece Geraldine
(Prendeville), nephews John, Declan and Fergus, grandnieces, grand-
nephews and all his friends. Funeral will take place in California.
May he rest in peace
Published in Irish
Examiner, Ireland
http://www.irishexaminer.com/irishexaminer/pages/home.asp on 07/08/07