Winnie McGee Callahan

CALLAHAN, WINNIE MCGEE 92, passed away peacefully and went to meet her Creator on Tuesday, July 3, 2013 at Beehive Homes of Edgewood, a Residential Care Facility. She resided in Cedar Crest, NM for 13 years after relocating from Gainesville, FL. She was born in County Donegal Ireland where she met Philip Callahan, her husband of 64 years, while he was stationed there during WWII. Winnie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and a devout Catholic. She was a Eucharistic minister at Holy Faith Catholic Church in Gainesville, FL and was a volunteer for Head Start, the Girl Scouts, and Meals on Wheels. She was an avid golfer and bridge player. An excellent seamstress, she made beautiful clothes for her children and grandchildren that we always said were “better than store bought.” She was known for her great sense of humor, her happy hour with friends and family, and her infectious laugh. Most importantly, she lived and exemplified her values and beliefs and was a wonderful example to all who knew her. She helped write and edit her husband’s books and traveled extensively with him abroad. They enjoyed frequent trips to Ireland and traveled to many Catholic holy sites worldwide. She is survived by her husband Philip; her children Catherine Callahan Laughna, Margaret Callahan, Kevin Callahan, and Colette Johnson; her grandchildren, Ryan Laughna, Brendan Laughna, Kyle Johnson, Dylan Callahan, Tyler Johnson, Anya Callahan, and Evan Johnson; and her son-in-law Byron Johnson and daughter-in-law Lynn Marshall Callahan. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Holy Child Catholic Church 19 Camino del Santo Nino Tijeras, NM 87059. A private burial will follow the Mass at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Child Catholic School 19 Camino del Santo Nino PO Box 130 Tijeras, NM 87059 or the New Mexico chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Donations may be made online, by phone (505-266-4473), or by mail at Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico Chapter 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 121 Albuquerque, NM 87111. Visit the online guest book for Winnie McGee Callahan at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500

Winnie McGee Callahan

December 22, 1920 - July 3, 2013