Francine’s Funeral

Francine’s funeral arrangements are in place.

Vespers for the Dead

Vespers from the Office of the Dead will be sung for Francine on Thursday, 10 July, 2025 at 6:30 pm Pacific Time at Saint Patrick Church in Tacoma. The principal celebrant will be our friend, the Rev. Jacob Maurer. Music will be directed by Maestra Amy Gallwas.

Vespers will not be livestreamed.

Mass of Christian Burial

Francine’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 11 July, 2025—the Memorial of Saint Benedict—at 11:00 am Pacific Time at Saint Patrick Church in Tacoma.

The principal celebrant will be our pastor, the Very Rev. David Mulholland. Our friend, the Rev. Jacob Maurer will concelebrate and give the homily. The Rev. Mr. Gary Rose will be the Deacon of the Mass.

Music will be directed by Maestra Amy Gallwas, featuring members of the Schola of Saint Odo of Cluny, some old friends, and the choirs of Saint Patrick and Holy Cross parishes.

This date is particularly fitting, since both Francine and I are Oblates of Saint Benedict, associated with Saint Martin’s Abbey.

The Mass will be livestreamed at the Saint Patrick YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@saintpatstacoma.

Reception / Wake

The reception with eulogies will follow immediately after the funeral in the Church hall downstairs. The eulogies will be recorded and posted to YouTube at a later date.