Sister Mary Louise Barba

Sister Mary Louise Barba, MCDP died December 13, 2016, San Antonio. Born to Jesse & Consuelo Rodriguez Barba, May 20, 1949, SA; preceded in death by father Jesse Barba Sr., brothers, Jesse Jr., Arthur Barba; survived by mother Consuelo R. Barba; siblings, Dolores (Daniel) Sosa, Robert (Lupe) Barba, Connie (Antonio) Luna, Lupe (Romualdo) Orta, Ralph (Rosemary) Barba, godchildren Celeste & Romualdo Jr. Orta, and numerous nieces & nephews. Sister Mary Lou professed first vows, August 6, 1970 as a Missionary Catechist of Divine Providence, received a B.A., OLLU, M.A., St. Edward, Austin; served as MCDP Treasurer, Formation Director and Superior General. Local/regional/national boards: Merced Housing Texas, McCullough Hall Inc., Benitia Family Center, LCWR Region XII, WPC, ILGSA, MCDP Finance Advisory, and as NOCH president and NCCL treasurer. Ministries: Over 20 yrs., Diocese of Austin: Diocesan Catechetical Director, Director Children’s Faith Formation, Emmaus Parish, Lakeway, Director of the Office for Religious (PT).

Services: OLLU Sacred Heart Chapel 411 SW 24th St. December 19 Visitation 3:00 PM; Rosary 7:00 PM; December 20 Mass of Resurrection 10:00 AM; internment, San Fernando Cemetery. In lieu of flowers: Donations MCDP Retirement, St. Andrew’s Convent, SA.

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, San Antonio, TX.