Sr. Annette Debs, CSJ

Annette Debs was born in Los Angeles, California, the third of five children. Annette attended St Francis of Assisi Grade School and Bishop Conaty. She was an excellent and enthusiastic student who loved learning--a trait she carried with her throughout her life.

Annette entered Community in 1957 and received the name S Mary Tecla. A significant aspect of Annette’s ministerial life was completing Law School in a program oriented to social justice issues. For many years, she worked to provide low-cost legal services to the poor. For 18 years, Sister served as an Administrative Law Judge with the State of California, in Unemployment and State Disability and employment taxes.

Her great love of the poor was expressed in action. Annette was upbeat and pleasant with an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. She lived out of her authentic self as a minister of great love, a carrier of grace to those often overlooked. She loved big and loved all. She embraced the entire Body of Christ.

May she rest in peace.

Please join us by Zoom for the Service of Remembrance on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00pm

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The Funeral mass for Sister Annette will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Carondelet Center, St. Joseph's Chapel, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, California, followed by Luncheon in the main Dining Room. Following will be a Committal Service at 1:30 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Culver City, California.

Donations in memory of Sister Annette Debs may be sent to: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

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