Sister Mary Irene Krysinski

Krysinski, Sister Mary Irene December 17, 1922 - May 1, 2014 Sister Mary Irene Krysinski passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent in Rio Rancho, NM. The daughter of John and Stephania (Knast) Krysinski, Irene was born in Bremond, TX, on December 17, 1922. Following her grade school education in Bremond, she entered Mother of Good Counsel High School in Chicago, IL, in 1937, from which she graduated in 1941. On August 2, 1941, she formally entered the Felician Sisters of the Mother of Good Counsel Province in Chicago. She was given the name Sister Mary Edwinella which she used until the summer of 1976 when she returned to her baptismal name, Irene. An educator most of her life, Sister Irene taught in grade schools in Illinois, Wisconsin, Alabama, California and Oklahoma. Sister also served as principal at Sacred Heart and St. Joseph Schools in Pomona, CA, and St. Margaret Mary School in San Antonio, TX. In 1992 Sister Irene began her secretarial work at Nolan Catholic High School in Ft. Worth, TX, where she served until 2001. In the late spring of that year she transferred her many and meticulous skills to another exacting ministry as Provincial Archivist at the provincial house in Rio Rancho. In 2008, Sister moved to San Antonio to be near her family and assist with health care. During this time, she also served as a hospitality volunteer at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio. A serious stroke in the spring of 2013 once again brought Sister Irene to Assumption Convent in Rio Rancho. During her life span, Sister Irene developed the skills of a perfectionist in all the areas of her ministries as well as the craft works she created so lovingly for family and friends. All remember the many times and way she gifted them with her beautiful and timely hand crafted items, especially her needlework. Students and parents remember Sister for the many ways she assisted them in their times of need whether it was matters of financial stress or any other way she could be of assistance. Sister may have left a few craft projects unfinished, but she completed her life with grace in all that matters. Sister Irene was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Margaret Zimmerman and brother-in-law Gus. She is survived by loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Rosary and Wake Services will be held at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent Chapel at 4210 Meadowlark Lane SE in Rio Rancho, NM on Monday, May 5, 2014, at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the same location on Tuesday, May 6, at 9:30 AM, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque, NM. Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920