Monarchs in our Prayers
The following Monarchs have requested our prayers. Please remember these fellow MDHS Family Members in your thoughts and prayers during their time of need.
If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please contact: Kathleen Kelly '94 at [email protected] or call (714) 850-9536
Prayers for comfort and healing for those who are ill:
Jennessa Payne Davis '07 - lost her home in the devastating January 2025 fires in Los Angeles. Please keep Jennessa, her husband and her son in your prayers as they rebuild.
Chetna Desai - former MDHS Librarian - a note from her son:
"Mrs. Desai was recently diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia. The last couple years have been pretty tough for her, but I know that her work at Mater Dei, especially with the many students who came through the library, was a highlight of her life. I know everyone has moved on from high school, they have their own lives, families, children, jobs, etc. but it would mean the world if you could reach out and share stories, give her a call, or stop by to see her. She still has random ceramics projects and paintings students gave her, but if you have any photos, stories, crafts, anything from your time at Mater Dei High School you think might have fond memories, please send me a message. We do not want anything monetary. No gofundme, nothing like that. I just want her to remember and know how loved she is before she isn't able to at all. If you have any questions or would like to try and arrange a time to visit, send me a message." If you would like to visit or share a messages for Mrs. Dasai, please reach out to [email protected].
Pat Chamberlain '94 - husband of Nicole Mira '94, father of Kelli '20 Gracie '24 and brother of Carrie and Chrissy '01 was recently diagnosed with NUT Carcinoma.
Susana Ulloa Partida - current parent of Cassandra Partida '25 is undergoing treatment for a rare form of cancer. Read More.
Rob Dust - husband of Susie Otis Dust '83 was diagnosed with brain cancer. Read More.
Tom Kelly '67 - was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment.
Juanita Vasquez '77 - was recently diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment.
Aaron Cross '13 - was in a devastating car accident in March 2023. He suffered major injuries and is hospitalized at Vanderbilt Hospital. Read More.
Jeremy Roberts '10 - was in a motorcycle accident on December 7, 2022 and sustained multiple major injuries. Read More.
Maricela Pena-Iglesias '91 - is battling a recurrence of breast cancer.
James Tobin '73 - was diagnosed in 2005 with a rare tumor cancer. He continues to undergo constant treatment. He is grateful for your prayers. Read More.
May They Rest in God's Eternal Peace.
Prayers of comfort and healing to the family and friends of the following Monarchs who have passed away:
Tony Witkay '64 - passed away on April 20, 2025. Tony's funeral will be held on May 7, 11 a.m. at San Antonio De Padua. Obituary.
Sterling O'Hara - wife of Brendan O'Hara '06 passed away on April 16, 2025. Obituary.
Ross Smith, lifetime parent of Yvonne Smith Wasson '84 and grandfather of Kate '18, Lauren '20 and Olivia Wasson '22 passed away in March 2025.
Betsy Brennan '72 - passed away on March 19, 2025.
Jude Kaufman '76 passed away on January 15, 2025. Obituary.
Brian Lapworth '62 - passed away on January 15, 2025.
Herb Garza '62 - MD graduate, parent and grandparent passed away in January 2025 after a battle with cancer.
Cole Constantino '22 - passed away on 12/9/2024.
Tiffany Terry '84 - passed away on 11/26/2024 from a rare form of cancer, HLRCC.
Mike Meoli '70 - passed away on 11/13/24 due to injuries incurred following a traffic accident. Read More.
Tom Haupert '59 - passed away on December 8, 2025. Obituary.
Bonnie Haupert - wife of Tom '58, mother of Christy '89, Amy '86, Pam Sullivan '83 passed away on October 16. Obituary.
Patrick Woepse '12 - passed away on October 10 following a battle with a rare form of aggressive lung cancer, NUT Carcinoma. Read More and funeral information.
John O'Connor - Mater Dei parent, grandparent, supporter and super fan, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. Obituary
Luzzie Rose Milliante '91 - passed away on September 3, 2024 due to cancer complications. Obituary.
April Quigley '61 - passed away in August 2024.
Senta Bergdhal '86 - passed away late August 2024.
Timothy Sandel '83 - passed away on August 24 after battling kidney cancer.
Marcos Corona - MDHS World Languages Teacher, father of Mia '25 and Alessandro, age 11 and husband to Nancy passed away on August 21.
Two ways to support the Family, Option 1, Option 2.
Andrea Magallanze Garcia '55 - passed away on August 18, 2024.
Carolyn Marie Guerra '83 - passed away on July 22, 2024. She is survived by her 2 sons as well as her sister, Cathy '93 and her mother, Bernadine Perez.
Jeanne Little - mother of Emily '93 and Greg '95 and the Mater Dei Library director, 1987-1995, passed away in early July 2024.
George Michael Bolle '61 - passed away on June 27, 2024. Obituary.
Norbert Mendoza '80 - passed away suddenly on June 21, 2024.
Les Wall '68 - passed away on June 4, 2024.
Christopher L. Golden - father of Micah '25 and husband of Joanne Folch '00, passed away on May 1, 2024.
Chuck Boyd '79 - passed away suddenly on April 10, 2024. More Information
John Quinlan '57 - passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Obituary.
Matt Gaffney '68 - passed away on April 2 after a long battle with cancer. Obituary.
Sharon Wisniewski Von Maier '78 - passed away on March 26, 2024. She is survived by her mother, her sister, Renee Dake '79 and her daughter.
Michael Knott '81 - passed away on March 12, 2024. Obituary.
Judy McKenna '72 - passed away on March 4, 2024.
Elaine Liming - Mother of Sean '89 and longtime MDHS Religious Studies Teacher passed away on February 28, 2024.
Anita Martinez Sanchez '54 - passed away in February 23, 2024.
Kay Hoffman Campbell '56 - passed away on February 19, 2024.
Jeannette O'Connor - Mater Dei parent, grandparent, supporter and super fan, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024. Obituary and Funeral Information.
Ed Bain '56 - passed away on February 1. Obituary.
Cristopher Vazquez '05 - passed away on January 28, 2024. Obituary.
Tom Dallape '57 - passed away on January 21. Obituary.
Judith Owens Yaman'58 - passed away on January 4. Obituary.
Charlotte Buckwalter Ford '62 - passed away on December 23. Obituary
Mike Curtius '87 - passed away on December 23. Obituary.
Keith Morton '11 - passed away on December 22.
Joyce Markel Brown - MDHS mother and grandmother passed away on December 18.Obituary.
Alfredo Zarate Sr. - passed away on December 13.Obituary.
Kathleen Weiler '59 - passed away on December 10, 2023. Obituary.
Don McMahon '65 - passed away on Wednesday, November 29.
Bill Blanton - Father of Billy '92 and Nancy Burns '93 and grandfather of Mia '20, Gracie '22 and Bryan '27 Burns passed away on November 25.
Sr. Mary Melanie Tokar '64 - passed away on November 12, 2023.Obituary.
Mary Spinner - Mother of Maureen Wauters '83, Sue Harrison '85 and Laura Brooks '88 passed away on November 11, 2023. Obituary.