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CWYNAR -- Sister Mary Michael Cwynar, CSSF, August 14, 1909 - June 24, 2004 Sister Mary Michael Cwynar, a Felician Sister from Rio Rancho, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2004 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Provincial House. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Victoria was the daughter of Victor and Eleanor (Zimirska) Cwynar. When Mary was five years old, the family moved to Chicago, Illinois where she began her education. After completing high school at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Chicago, she entered the Felician Congregation on May 17, 1928. Sister Michael spent 60 of her 76 years as a Felician Sister in active ministry. Sister ministered as a teacher and/ or principal in 21 locations in the states of Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, California and Texas. As a medical resource librarian she served in the states of Illinois, and Iowa. When sister retired from teaching at the age of 85, she served for the next four years as a library assistant at the provincial house in Rio Rancho. In 2000, sister devoted her time to prayer and a pastoral ministry to the sisters in the infirmary. Daily, she would spend time in reading to those who were no longer able to do so themselves, or share scripture and prayer. She brought joy to others with her cheerful smile and her jokes, which she had gathered through the years. Outstanding among the many gifts she shared was her gracious gratitude. Rosary services are scheduled for Friday, June 25, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Provincial House at 4210 Meadowlark Lane SE, Rio Rancho. The Mass of the Resurrection is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 9:30 AM at the Provincial House followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Sat June 26, 2004