Marcella M. Toohey

Age 101, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, peacefully in her sleep at Brookdale at Valencia Assisted Living, where she had resided for the past three and a half years. For the last several days, her son and friends were at her side supporting her in prayer and with their presence. Marcella was born July 2, 1912, in the small rural town of Cedar Rapids, NE, where she attended St. Anthony's Church, grade, and high school, and where she was also married. She lived most of her married life in Rapid City, SD, and two years after retirement at age 72, she moved to Albuquerque in 1984. She is survived by her son, Jim and wife, Marva Toohey of Chagrin Falls, OH; daughter in law, Bennita Toohey, of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Tim Toohey of Albuquerque, Kevin and his wife, Mitzi Toohey of San Antonio, TX, Colleen and her husband, Duane Redelsheimer, Peggy and her husband, Kurt Creason, all of Overland Park, KS and Jeff Toohey of Lawrence, KS. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Toohey, Rapid City, SD; her son, Michael J. Toohey Jr. of Albuquerque; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Schueth; her five sisters, Stella, Evelyn, Cora, Lucille, Elinor; her brother, Victor and a granddaughter, Laura. Marcella enjoyed her family and life in Rapid City and as a parishioner of Rapid City Cathedral. She always appreciated the people and the beauty of the Black Hills. Over her years in Rapid City, she was employed with Wambsley Interior Decorators and Stone's Upholstery. Her retirement years in Albuquerque centered around her church, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, her family, friends and especially her bridge group of almost 30 years. She often said when others inquired about her, "I love my Albuquerque friends and my life". Her friends, family and recent acquaintances always said "She was special in her humility and an inspiration". The Memorial Rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 26, 2013, 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, December 27, 2013, 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church on Lomas and Tennessee in Albuquerque, with Father Edward Domme, Celebrant. Private family interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Rapid City, SD, next to her husband of 43 years, who died in 1973. In lieu of flowers, Marcella suggested that memorial contributions be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society for the Poor, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.