Remembering Our Sisters

June 21, 1866 – February 11, 1937

Join us in praying for our Mother Luisita

March 6, 1909 – January 14, 1959

Join us in praying for our Sister Leonor. Sister was the first of our Community to die in the United States. She was known for her beautiful singing voice. At death, she was consoled knowing that she has a niece that was following her into Carmel.

May 17, 1899 – September 20, 1969

In the month we remember our deceased, let us pray for Sister Dolores who gave so diligently to the formation of our young sisters. It is upon such strong shoulders that we now stand.

October 2, 1892 – April 1, 1980

We offer joyful thanks for our Sister Isabel. Sister had the privilege of knowing Mother Luisita personally. Once arriving in the US sister worked in a variety of humble jobs.

January 19, 1918 – August 8, 1980

Let us remember our Sister Herminia. Sister served for many years at Santa Teresita. Each patient we Christ to her and to each she offered her gentleness and gracious smile.

May 10, 1927 – February 24, 1981

Join us praying for our Sister Mary Ines. Sister served the Community in teaching and leadership roles. She was a true and faithful daughter of our Mother Luisita.

Februray 5, 1900 – February 5, 1985

Remembering our Sister Mary Angela who was known for her devotion to Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Sister served in the finance office at Santa Teresa.

May 22, 1913 – June 15, 1985

Let us pray for our Sister Rosalina. Sister was admitted to our Congregation by Mother Luisita herself. She was a very humble and quiet soul who worked in the sacristy and an example of a prayerful soul.

March 25, 1932 – September 20, 1985

Join us praying for our Sister Mary Patricia. Sister was a much loved teacher in several of our schools. Her joy and dedication were witnessed by all who knew her.

February 17, 1897 – March 14, 1987

Remembering our Sister Maria Dolores. Sister  did every simple and humble task assigned to her, especially the care of the sick with tender love and care, seeing each patient as ‘another Christ’.

December 28, 1903 – May 11, 1987

Please join us praying for our Sister Mary Rose. Sister was an amazing artist. The beautiful stained glass windows at Sacred Heart Retreat House were the fruit of her talent.

February 25, 1903 – September 21, 1988

Join us praying for our co-foundress Mother Margarita Maria who is held in great love and esteem.  God blessed us and all our ministries by her keen judgment and vision for the future.

March 8, 1911 – September 15, 1989

Let us remember in prayer our Sister Benigna.  Although she was very quiet and shy, she always had a warm and ready smile that was contagious. Sister served for many years at Santa Teresita.

September 20, 1903 – November 5, 1989

Join us praying for our dear Sister Ana Maria. Sister spent most of her life sewing for the Community in spite of poor health. Her faithful dedication, in spite of the pain,  was a witness to her union with Jesus on the cross.

June 29, 1897 – April 6, 1990

Join us in prayer for our dear Sister Maria de la Cruz. Sister was a tinly little Sister, but there was nothing tiny about her faith and devotion to God and her Sisters!.

April 27, 1903 – August 11, 1990

Remembering our Sister Mary Magdalen. Sister was the first vocation to enter in Los Angeles. She is especially remembered for her outstanding zeal, and her unswerving allegiance to the LA Dodgers!

February 13, 1911 – July 15, 1991

Join us praying for our dear Sister Columba. Our Mother foundress had wanted to keep her close to her but sent to help in the United States. She taught much by her humility. Her well known mantra was, “Pray for me? I pray for you.”

August 5, 1907 – January 16, 1992

Join us praying for our Sister St. John. Sister was one of the few that contracted TB while working in the sanitorium. She was a born leader. Sister was affectionately known as “Sister Sunshine.”

October 11, 1895 – July 27, 1992

Please pray for our Sister Maria Esperanza. Even though she suffered from poor health all her life, Sister embodied simple, childlike joy, surprising us with her cute jokes. Sister was a faithful companion.

February 23, 1920 – September 13, 1994

Join us praying for our Sister Mary Grace. Sister had the soul of an artist and loved to write poetry. Everywhere she lived she brought joy and her sense of humor.

September 10, 1937 – December 9, 1994

Join us in remembering our Sister Virginia Therese. Sister served as a nurse in Pediatrics and in the Med-Surg wings of Santa Teresita. She was known as the “Singing Nun” because of her joy-filled songs

August 6, 1910 – March 31, 1995

Let us pray for our Sister Mary Alacoque. Sister was joyful and smiling presence in our Community. Her never failing love for each of her Sisters, through hidden acts of charity as well as ‘going the extra mile’ endeared her to all.

February 16, 1918 – May 31, 1995

Let us pray for our Sister Victoria. Sister served as a cook at Santa Teresita, Little Flower, and the Retreat House. Her contagious giggling laugh was an expression of a soul filled with the Holy Spirit.

February 14, 1928 – April 8, 1996

Join us praying for our Sister Maria Eugenia. Sister served as a valued assistant to Mother Margarita Maria. Her long years of illness was the purifying love of the Sacred Heart for her.

August 30, 1911 – March 15, 1997

Let us remember our dear Sister Carmen. Sister was a quiet soul who spoke more by her example than by words. Her nursing care was so well known that patients would request her as their nurse.

November 16, 1944 – February 1, 1998

Join us praying for our Sister Mary Ann. In her brief, beautiful life Sister touched many souls through her joyfulness and fidelity. She left us an example of a soul totally given to her Divine Spouse with no reservations.

August 12, 1918 – February 9, 1998

Remembering in prayer our dear Sister Amelia. The calm nature of Sister Amelia will be remembered fondly by the children & their parents at Hayden Child Care Center as the smiling ‘grandma’ with infinite patience and tender hugs

July 16, 1914 – June 7, 1998

Join us praying for our Sister Piedad. Sister received her name from Mother Foundress herself. Sister had a gentle and dignified manner and served in many leadership positions over the years.

March 27, 1944 – March 9, 1999

Let us pray for our Sister Mary Jude. Sister’s love of God spilled out on all those she served in the teaching apostolate. She shared the fruit of her prayer to bring others to a deeper union with God.

October 19, 1903 – October 12, 1999

Join us praying for our Sister Mary Loyola. Sister was in the first graduating class from Queen of Angels Nursing School. Sister worked as a nurse at Santa Teresita in various capacities. She is remembered for her fidelity to prayer.

December 14, 1907 – July 17, 2000

Remembering in prayer our Sister Marguerite. After Sister and her companions joined our Congregation, she spent her last days in skilled nursing continuing her ‘hospital apostolate’ by phone calls and visits. She was a cherished friend and advisor to many.

August 24, 1914 – November 18, 2000

Join us praying for our Sister Olga. Sister came to us from an Oklahoma Carmelite community near the end of her life and is remembered for her joy with the little ones at Hayden’s Child Care Center.

June 29, 1929 – September 1, 2002

Please join us in praying for our Sister Maria Cabrini. Sister served as a respiratory therapist at Santa Teresita for many years. She is remembered for her warmth, generosity, and sense of humor.

May 9, 1912 – May 26, 2003

Join us praying for our Sister Teresa Maria. Sister was a delight for all her sisters. Most of her years were spent at Little Flower Missionary House where she was greatly loved by the children and their families.

July 20, 1922 – September 8, 2003

Remembering fondly our Sister Mary of Christ. Sister served at Santa Teresita in various capacities over the years. We remember her quiet manner and her wonderful cooking, which was often requested by the doctors.

February 21, 1912 – December 17, 2003

Join us praying for our Sister Mary Anastasia. Sister taught primary grades as a member of the Presentation Sisters before joining our community. Sisters’ angelic smile and gentle ways were an ‘epistle’ of love up to her last breath.

May 1, 1926 – October 18, 2004

Remembering our dear Sister Josephine. As the first Superior General, Sister carried this responsibility with grace and dignity. She guided us individually as well as communally with motherly tenderness.

February 14, 1925 – December 15, 2005

Join us praying for our Sister Mary Assumpta. Sister was an outstanding Kindergarten teacher, gentle, loving and always charitable with children, staff and her Sisters in Carmel. Everyone knew they were loved.

June 12, 1926 – February 28, 2006

Let us pray for our Sister Julie Marie. Sister served as an X-ray technician for 50 years at Santa Teresita. She exemplified Christian love to all she served as well as all with whom she lived.

November 21, 1917 – March 11, 2006

Join us in praying for our Sister Maria Luisa. The large smile that lit up her face only became more radiant as the years progressed. To the question what is the greatest blessing in religious life, she answered to be a saint. We think she succeeded.

December 27, 1916 – July 16, 2006

Remember in prayer our dear Sister Maria Loreto. Sister was one of Mother Luisita’s first vocations in Mexico during the persecution. Sister worked in various areas. Her soft-spoken and gentle ways were endearing and beloved.

October 15, 1921 – May 19, 2007

Sister Mary Fatima spent most of her Carmelite life serving in healthcare.  She was not only concerned about the physical health of her patients but about the whole person, assisting innumerable patients to return to, or deepen their relationship with, God. She had a self-sacrificing spirit and loved her vocation.

April 5, 1928 – May 21, 2007

Please join us in praying for our Sister Mary of the Blessed Sacrament. Sister was the youngest applicant accepted by the community. Sister worked for many years at the Santa Teresita switchboard. She greeted all with a sweet smile

July 21, 1921 – December 18, 2007

Remembering Sister Anthony Marie. As an RN Sister served at Santa Teresita in many roles of administration, especially in the maternity department. Sister suffered from deforming rheumatoid arthritis but never gave up and served the Lord to her last day.

July 1, 1915 – February 14, 2008

Join us praying for our Sister Cecelia. Sister worked for many years in Central Supply at Santa Teresita and many young sisters were privileged to work with her. We were blessed by her beautiful voice and humble, simple spirit.

June 1, 1927 – March 24, 2009

Let us pray for our Sister Maria Rita. Sister’s endless energy was channeled into joyful service that knew no bounds. Her culinary talents blessed both the retreatants and patients as she always gave God PRIME time – not what was left over.

May 8, 1916 – August 13, 2009

Remembering our Sister Maria del Socorro. In addition to being a great supervisor for the housekeeping staff at Santa Teresita, Sister was an outstanding seamstress. Charity and availability were her notable virtues and her natural sense of humor.

May 8, 1916 – September 19, 2011

Join us in praying for Sister Maria Josefa. Sister inherited her culinary expertise from her mother and father. We were the happy beneficiaries of her talents at both Santa Teresita and Sacred Heart Retreat House.

August 10, 1944 – March 7, 2012

Remembering our dear Sister Maureen. Sister taught and administered in our schools for many years. Her tragic death from rare leukemia took Sister from us in the prime of her life. Her sensitivity to the needs of her Sisters will always be remembered.

March 27, 1925 – March 15, 2012

Please join us in praying for Sister Dolores of Jesus. Sister led a basically humble and hidden life – never comfortable even with compliments on her wonderful cooking.

December 11, 1945 – April 27, 2012

Let us pray for Sister Carol Marie. Sister spent her religious life as an elementary school teacher. Her last years were a ‘Calvary’ for her due to Cancer. In her suffering, she edified us by her trust in God’s love.

December 2, 1920 – February 13, 2013

Join us praying for our Sister Bertha Angelina. She was a ‘mother’ to innumerable TB patients and elderly ladies in the Manor. She was faithful to all her duties, especially in preparing her patients to meet the Lord.

November 9, 1925 – February 22, 2013

Remembering our Sister Gema Alicia. Sister was graciousness and thoughtfulness personified. She was an example of fidelity to prayer and community life, always available to help her Sisters.

July 26, 1929 – June 18, 2013

Let us pray for Sister Mary Andrew. Sister was known for her dedication to the most Blessed Sacrament. As an LVN Sister cared for patients for 20 years, and then for her elderly Sisters to whom she gave her all until the Lord called Her.

January 9, 1919 – December 16, 2013

Join us praying for Sister Maria Belen. The mention of Sister Belen’s name brings smiles to us all. Sister served in hidden assignments. She was a delightful sister who brought joy and laughter to convent life for 75 years.

February 28, 1921 – February 11, 2014

Remembering our Sister Tomasina. A sweet and sensitive soul, Sister Tomasina lived faithfully her religious life and served as a nurse in the hospital with kindness and gentleness.

January 8, 1923 – July 25, 2014

Let us pray for our Sister Ann Dolores. Sister had an outstanding spirit of service and adventure. Her ready smile and a great sense of humor were edifying and inspiring, especially in her last illness.

March 11, 1917 – October 2, 2014

April 9, 1938 – November 16, 2014

Join us in praying for our Sister Mary Raphael. After joining our community, Sister served primarily in our healthcare facilities. We will always remember her patience and long-suffering with her many health challenges.

January 1, 1922 – July 25, 201511, 2014

Remembering our Sister Maria Elisa. For many years Sister oversaw the finances at Santa Teresita. Her beautiful needlework on altar clothes will be giving God honor and glory for years to come.

April 21, 1930 – April 7, 2018

Remembering Sister Mary Consolata. Sister was an exemplary religious and was responsible in forming many sisters as our Novice Director. Her beautiful example during her last illness, of complete surrender to God’s will, was edifying to us all.

July 12, 1932 – October 25, 2018

Sister Martha Therese was the 10th of 11 children. Her radiant smile and delightful laugh made everyone feel welcome. Originally from Oklahoma, she  said “I just enjoyed whatever I was given to do as a Carmelite and tried to perform whatever my duty was to the best of my ability.” 

May 9, 1931 – November 27, 2018

Sister Rosemary wrote, “I am thankful to God for having given me my Carmelite vocation to learn to know Him better and to love Him more in charity with each other. ” With her quick wit, Sister was kind, joyful, and so diligent in her apostolic work in the education apostolate.

April 16, 1921 – April 9, 2019

Sister Alphonsina wrote “I will always be most grateful for God’s precious gifts to me—for my wonderful parents, my 9 brothers and 9 sisters, and my Sisters in religion whom I love so dearly.” As a Carmelite, Sister lived a life of loving, humble service through the use of her excellent culinary skills.  Selfless in her work, every meal was a prayer.

February 9, 1942 – July 9, 2020

August 22, 1925 – August 4, 2020

Sister Gertrude served in the kitchen as a cook using her culinary talents to prepare meals for the sisters,  retreatants,  patients, guests and children.  She is remembered as hard working, kind and charitable with a gracious response to requests.  Join us in thanking God for her vocation.

December 21, 1924 – September 21, 2020

Sister Gertrude served in the kitchen as a cook using her culinary talents to prepare meals for the sisters,  retreatants,  patients, guests and children.  She is remembered as hard working, kind and charitable with a gracious response to requests.  Join us in thanking God for her vocation.

June 30, 1921 – December 6, 2020

Sister Maria Teresa was down  to earth and practical with “determined determination”, but also deeply united to the One to Whom she served faithfully for 73 years.  She was totally other centered in all that she did and found God’s beauty reflected  in nature, in music, in her Carmelite sisters.

May 21, 1916 – December 8, 2020

Sister Maria Dositea lived more than 80 years as a Carmelite and spend herself bringing joy to the little children and then to the residents of the Manor. Her creativity was without end and no one would know the physical suffering she had.  Join us in thanking God for her total gift of self.

November 21, 1935 – January 4, 2021

July 17, 1924 – September 13, 2021

Sister Mary Catherine was born in Holland. She was a joyful sister and used to tell jokes and make everyone laugh.  She was very helpful anywhere she was needed. She gave the beautiful example of joy, generosity, and fidelity. May she rest in the Heart of Christ.

November 30, 1918 – September 16, 2021

Born on her mother’s 15th birthday, Sister Patrocinio was the eldest of 12 and a Carmelite for 87 years. She knew Mother Luisita from a very young age and exemplified the same motherly approach in her own manner. She always wanted to learn to play an instrument, and she learned to play a handbell in her later years.

August 8, 1925 – December 19, 2022

and family in Mexico.  She journeyed to her various assignments, many years serving in accounting and  to our schools in Florida.  When she was no longer able to communicate except through her radiant eyes and beautiful smile, her peace was evident as she went forward to meet her Beloved.

July 24, 1932 – January 20, 2023

Sister Mary Philomena said, “I want to persevere heroically in my vocation and accomplish with strength the work assigned to me to be an example to the whole People of God.” She taught first grade for many years in our schools and had the same sweet voice at the end of her life.

April 11, 1934 – May 9, 2024

Sister Mary Colombiere shared that her great joy was to be present in Rome at the  canonization by Pope John Paul II of her patron St. Claude Colombiere. The miracle that sealed his canonization took place at our hospital in Duarte, CA. Sister was a master teacher during all of her Carmelite life—both by her word and her life.

June 25, 1946 – May 26, 2025

Sister Maria Olga was filled with boundless love, patience, and joy during her many years working with pre-school children. Her profound faith and creativity communicated the love of Jesus to these little ones using stories, songs, and praise to God. She was a Carmelite for 50 years.

March 26, 1953 – August 28, 2025

With the heart of a nurse in all that she did, Sister Noella lived with compassion, empathy, and dedication. She was diligent to the last detail. Her laugh and caring heart brought comfort to countless people.