Mary Tord

Mary Helen Tord, of Indianapolis, age 94, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Mary was born April 3, 1927 in Lansford, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Ernestine (Bartosovic) Mikulka. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jose Nicolini Tord. Mary and her husband both experienced adult lives on their own before meeting and dating and sending letters for over a year while he was living in Peru and she in Washington D.C. She worked as an executive assistant for the State Department while earning her degree from George Washington University. Mary had a strong Catholic faith as a member of St. Pius and volunteered with Catholic Social Services downtown. She also spent many years involved in Scouts with her children, in the PTA, and tutoring elementary students. Mary loved her family and grandchildren dearly. Mary is survived by her children, Bernardo Tord (Kelli) and Tina Snider (Stan); grandchildren, Ciara Tord, Cassidy Tord, Trace Snider, and Joe Snider; and siblings, Al Mikulka and Anne Mikulka. Visitation will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady Of Peace, 9001 Haverstick Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Mary Helen will be laid to rest in Our Lady of Peace, Indianapolis, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.feeneyhornakkeystone.com for the Tord family.