Hello Mary,
I just discovered that your sister Lois passed away. My husband Brian and I were discussing growing up. We live in Metairie, LA now and will celebrate our 50th anniversary next year in February. We raised six children. Hope to hear from you.
An old friend,
Virginia Thompson Almon
512-993-7559
343 Bonnabel Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70005

Dear Lois and family.  I'm blessed to accidently stumble upon the news of sweet Lois's moving on into the arms of Our Lord.  I thank our Lord for the privilege of knowing Lous in high school.  She was always kind to me and all around her.  Rest in peace, my friend.   I'll see you in eternity with Jesus.  He will hold you close.  Much love,  Claudia Holland Carter
San Diego, CA 
Xxoo

I used to clean rooms with Mary and Lois after school while attending Loretto Academy.  We did other "fun" things too. My husband and I are visiting El Paso Aug. 18th - 20th for a few days.
Would like to know if it is possible we could meet. Our cell phones are: 512-993-7559 Virginia
          512-431-3243  Brian - my husband 

I remember Loie as one of the “big kids” when I was a boarder at Loretto Academy back in the 1960s. Although I spent most of my time with Reenie when at their house, Loie was always part of the background laughter and fun. She will be missed but still present whenever Reenie and I get together and find ourselves giggling like the kids we were back then.
My thoughts are with Reenie, Mary and John.

No one I have ever met had a more kind, gentle soul than Aunt Loie. She had the cutest giggle and you could always trust her to have something nice to say. 

My favorite memory of Aunt Loie is actually a very early memory for me. Grandma and Grandpa Rister’s Bolton house had a big backyard- or at least it always felt like it to me when I was young. Behind the garage was a sandy area w clothes lines for drying clothes. One summer day, Aunt Loie helped me and a cousin I think or maybe it was Brad build a “fort” with sheets hung over the clothes lines. She hung out with us in the fort for what felt like hours, giggling, eating snacks, and feeling we were hiding from the world. 

Rest In Peace, Aunt Loie. Thank you for always being that person you could share a smile and a giggle with.

To our cousins and family---We send our sincerest condolences and sense of loss.  Knowing we are missing Loie's services we will keep her, and you, in our hearts and minds.  As a consolation, we thoroughly enjoyed the tribute video.  It was fun seeing new (to us) photos of long past occasions and remembering times gone by.
Loie was always gracious, warm, caring, interested, and friendly.
We will all miss her.

I remember Loie & I pondering about the after-life once and what was to come. I told her that when she got to the golden gates and met St. Peter she should tell him, "Look, I had my bratty younger brother as my room mate for many years." St. Peter would then look at her and say,  "My dear, we had a good place all picked out for you; but you just got moved up front to the big table."

That really made her laugh. That's what I'll miss most- her laugh, her sense of humor that got me. Love you, Loie.  John Rister

Aunt Loie was a kind and compassionate friend to all our family who always greeted me with a gentle smile each time I saw her. I remember one year I got her a coloring book for Christmas. After coming down to visit, she gave me two intricately colored pictures in laminated sleeves which I still have to this day. I will miss her dearly, but it brings comfort to know that she lived a long and happy life surrounded by friends and family. 

Sweetness surrounded Loie and she passed it to others with her smile.  She and I often had great laughs together.  I remember visiting her in the hospital after a surgery and the two of us got the giggles.  She grabbed a pillow, held it to her stomach, said 'it hurts to laugh,' and then the two of us proceeded to laugh even harder.  She reminded me of that visit for years.

Loie was given to our family as a reminder that living with love and kindness is what really matters.  Families are the net that hold us all.  She made our net stronger.

Rest in Joy and peace, Loie.

With love, Reenie

Lois,
You were my friend from second grade at St.Joseph,
I remember going to your house ,
Your parents were friends of my parents and your Mom was my Aunt’s friend.
Your father was a friend of my husband.
I hope you find comfort in the arms of our Lord and Blessed Mother.
May heaven be filled with Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches for you!
God bless you and Rest In Peace.
Hilton and JUDY Maddox

Loie, it was such a joy and privilege to be your twin. You told me singing “Happy Birthday to us” was your favorite thing to do. I will continue to sing “Happy Birthday to us” and will hold you in my heart always, Loie. You were so dear, loving, and caring. Your prayers and support made my life rich with goodness and a sense of God’s love for us. Thank you for being such a wonderful twin sister.

Peace, joy, and love, Loie.

❤️ Mary

I wanted to send my love and support to Reenie, Mary & John in your time of sadness and loss.

I have one special memory from Loie's time at the convent in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Reenie & I spent the morning with Loie showing us around the convent and its grounds. As lunchtime arrived, we inquired whether we could take Loie out for a Mexican lunch in the little town nearby.  Loie checked with the Mother Superior  for permission and was absolutely delighted when she said "yes".  

As we drove away,  I joked about "breaking her out " for lunch.  I remember Loie's mischievous smile, joy and laughter about being able to enjoy the "forbidden fruits of freedom" for an afternoon. 

RIP, Loie

I have some great memories of Aunt Loie living next door to us on Moore Street when I was in elementary school in the early 80s. I would go over to her basement apartment after school and she would make me a snack of Cheez-its with grape Kool-Aid. Cheez-its were always a favorite of hers (and now mine). I remember I thought it was really weird that she changed her name to Sister Theresa Francis when she became a nun; she was always Aunt Loie to me. She was always kind and gentle. Every Christmas she would take the time to send a hand written card sharing her wishes for the season and a memory from my childhood. In 2001, when I visited her at the convent in Jemez Springs, I brought her a gift of giant bag of Cheez-its from Costco in Albuquerque. When I gave it to her, she slipped it under her robes and giggling she said, “Mother Superior doesn’t need to know about these...”.  Rest in peace Aunt Loie.
Love,
Lee

Aunt Mary, Uncle John, Mom and All the family,
            I remember being told that I looked like Aunt Loie as a kid.  I for sure did not understand the compliment until I got older. For what boy wants to be told he looks like his Aunt. But Aunt Loie had a kindness, gentleness and ability to radiate love every time she was around. It warms my heart today to think of my childhood nickname, Lil’ Loie.  I will never forget her beautiful qualities and the honor it was to be compared to her.  My love is with you all, always!

For the Rister Family -------- To a true friend Louis I was blessed to have a friendship like this I will never have again. She was and always will be an angel in my heart till we meet again I will miss her soft voice and her laughter. We shared a special kind of love for one another my heart is broken to know she went to be with the Lord but she is resting now and out of pain she was in. You will always be in my heart I love you so much and it will continue on. 
Your Sister Christina In Christ~

To the Rister Family and Friends, 
 We send to you our deepest sincere 
 condolences for the passing of a sweetest, most kindfull woman, that always kept a vibrant smile in any occasion, making sure her mark wouldn't be forgotten. We will miss you dearly. This is no farewell but a short departure. May your journey be as wonderful as the life you lived here on earth. God bless one and all .♡
Sincerely, The Rodriguez Family.~

OBITUARY

Lois Elizabeth Rister

August 3, 1946 – May 21, 2021

Funeraria del Angel Restlawn

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