Mary Elizabeth Giroux
December 19, 2010
Giroux, Mary Elizabeth, 51, beautiful daughter, sister, aunt and friend, entered eternal life while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 19, 2010. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved father, Robert J. Giroux, and other family members. She will be missed dearly by her mother, Anne Giroux of Wichita, and siblings, Robert (Patricia) Giroux of Baltimore, MD, Thomas (Galina) Giroux of Washington, DC, John (Lorena) Giroux of Baltimore, MD, Edmund (Sam) Giroux of Rouses Point, NY, Angela (Steffen) Scheide of Bethlehem, PA, Anne (Paul) Jasinski of Wichita, Martin (Valerie) Giroux of West New York, NJ, Raymond Giroux of Washington, DC, David (Bela) Giroux of Washington, DC, Daniel (Christine) Giroux of Wichita, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Despite a lifetime of disability and illness, Mary fully accepted them as Gods will and selflessly used them to show love, compassion and warmth to every individual she encountered. She was a shining, caring, cheerful light in the hearts of her family and friends. She had an original and delightful sense of humor which she shared with everyone. Mary enjoyed making and receiving frequent phone calls to her family and friends. She was an avid card player and was the Queen of “Kings in the Corner”, a game she taught to many. In the last few weeks of Marys life, she expressed the desire to spend Christmas with her Dad, a Christmas wish that has been answered. Fly with the Angels our loving and courageous, Madoo. She will forever live in our hearts. Rosary will be held 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 21 at Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 22, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Memorials have been established with St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 7335 W. 33rd St. N., Wichita, KS 67205 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
Rosary, 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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I want you to know I am thinking of you all in your loss. You and your family are very special people and I will remember how very sweet Mary has been when I have seen her. I know Bob will be with her for the Christmas and now always. God bless you all during the upcoming year. I remember many good times during my days at Newman. With prayers and love.
Dear Anne, I doubt you remember me from the Chamber years ago, but I remember you with such fondness. My heart broke today when I read you had lost your dear daughter. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. I lost my fiancee to an ied in Afghanistan this summer, so I know the pain of Christmas without our loved ones. God Bless you and your family.
Dear Tom and family, I send you my deepest condolences. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Mary Elizabeth,I felt her as a beacon of good and light from your talks and tales of her. I am happy for her, that she made it back to your father for Christmas,as she had wished. I grieve for your loss, But by how you always spoke of Mary Elizabeth ,I can see how truly blessed you all were to have her in your lives. God Bless all of you
I\’ve really grown lately through the Bible and learned that it was God\’s blessing on Mary for who she was. I\’ve never seen anyone like Mary. Most people would say she was dealt a poor hand in life having all the ups and downs that came with her disability but it wasn\’t so. GOD had BLESSED MARY!!! She was always so kind and greatful, happy and always cared about others. It didn\’t matter if something wrong had recently happened to her, it never seemed to have gotten her down. If it was you or I, we would have had a bad attitude and a sour outlook on life. But Mary was able to see the good in all. I envy her!!! I have John to thank for having Mary as a true friend. As most people know I spent a lot of time hanging out with John at his pizzeria. One day I went there and John introduced me to Mary. She was with her mother playing cards. Over time I began playing cards with Mary and Mrs. Giroux at John\’s. I looked forward to meeting them on tuesdays and/or thursdays to play cards. I never told John, but I really looked forward to meeting Mary and Mrs. Giroux to play cards. I have a true friendship with both of them. Mary you will truely be missed! My thoughts and Prayers to you and your Family. I love you. Scott…
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mary was such a sweet lady, another Angel to watch over us. God bless each of you in this most difficult time.
May God Bless you and yours with Faith and Peace.
Mary, Thanks for being who you are. I will always love you for being a wonderful sister.
I miss you Mugga Ma Dew. Thinking of you on Tom’s birthday the other day because you would have been the first to call him. You where always the best birthday wisher. Love Bobby
Miss you Thinking of you today. I learned to play kings corner. Save a deck for me Tbone