Alumnae

In Memoriam

Remembering Those Who Have Passed

We honor the lives and legacies of our beloved alumnae who have passed away. Their contributions and memories continue to inspire and shape our community. IWHS shares its deepest condolences to the families and friends of those we have lost in the Shamrock community. This page is dedicated to celebrating their enduring impact and cherishing their everlasting presence in our hearts.

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1900-1999

List of 9 items.

1900-1909

1900
Sr. Mary Philomena Burke
Marianna Patton Frost
Sr. Mary Leo Keaveney
1920-1929

1925
Covelle Newcom Burbank
Martina C. Koethe

1926
Josephine C. Clancy
Elizabeth Huth Maddux

1928
Margaret Jaster Kelin
Alfreda Carnes Poth
1930-1939

1930
Christine K. Hopwood
Catherine Wood Searcy
Irene L. Strieber
Patty Toman

1931
Louise Mapes Bertschy
May D. King

1932
Martha S. Klein
Vera Seng Lancaster

1933
Sr. Theophane Power

1934
Alice Mary Anderson
Irene Conway
Lucille Doerr
Jacqueline Fleming Nelson
Ann Teresa Rothe

1935
Florence Beck Brennan
Patricia B. Dailey
Sr. Claude Marie Faust
Peggy Lynn McGowen

1936
Helen Elder Cassin
Gertrude Mecke Triggs

1937
Mildred S. Holiday
Eugenia Davis Martin
Jo C. Ryan
Marie O'Connor Sorenson
Dorothy Veach
Grace Westbrook
Grace Williamson

1938
Lillian Evans Allen
Margaret Mary Locke
Mary Louise Mengden
Mary Karger Moody
Mary Walsh Natzel

1939
Sky Philips Beaven
Bernard Marie Borgmeyer
Barbara A. Ernst
Mellie Mae Hasler
Martha Franza Hauser
Mary Loretta Jacobsmeyer
Dr. Lucy L. Killea
Dorothy Lehr Legan
Betty Jean Lamm McAuliff
Marie Claire Olszewski
Marian C. Seng Tschoepe
1940-1949

1940
Gloria Basse Blair
Sr. Clarita Burke
Mary Catherine Etlinger
Magdalene Falnnery
Patricia Collins Marnoch
Helen Marie McDonald

1941
Rosemary R. Beaullieu
Alice M. Cutter
Frances A. Lewis
Constance Pollock Murnane
Winifred M. Murray
Maria Garcia Smith

1942
Patricia C. Bagwell
Mary Lawler Brendel
Clara Rubiola Brundage
Mary Ann Crowther
Dr. Margaret Anne DeBarbrie
Mary Helen Devine Pinner
Madelaine Cline Kyle
Jean Ellington McCale
Rose Marie McClung Menger

1943
Virginia S. Crane
Grace R. Spalten

1944
Helen Marie Crumrine
Barbara M. Hughes

1945
Mayme R. Burkhalter
Sue E. Duncan
Mary Margaret Love Gaither
Virginia P. Gracely
Patricia Haig
Marie M. Matocha
Edwina A Riley Ohlrich
Kathleen Kennon Parma
Clara Alice Spenkoch

1946
Patricia Seewald Byrne
Viola Irvin Cavallini
Patricia Sullivan Hedemann
Mary Ann Schedler Klabunde
Mamie Wong Moy
Eva Louise riser Trastek
Mary Ann Henderson Van Horn

1947
Nancy D. Harkins
Joan D. Jacob
Maxine Kerr
Olga Hachar LaVaude

1948
Polly A. Grona Sheridan
Dolores M. Mitchell
Felice Q. Rodriguez
Naomi Spellman
Rosemary M. Tines
Glynn E. Wallace Ransleben

1949
Betty Mueller Conley
Joan Brame Krawietz
Diana Petsch Lamm
Julienne McKinsey
Joan Ellen Schriewer
Patricia Kuntz Vance
Rose Whitehead
1950-1959

1950
Sr. Margaret Carew
Carmin Nannetta Cleavenger
Conception DeLuna
Veronica E. Giesecke
Genevieve Kollodziej
Margaret T. Moline
Nelda G. Montalvo
Ann M. Pantuso
Gloria A. Ritter

1951
Graciela Sugura Aleman
Elaine Scharlack Davis
Sr. Anne Dossmann
Mary Anne Graney
Estelle Kellman
Barbara Klar Pfeiffer
Anita Gilbert McCormick
Mary Louise Pena
Margie Teich Short
Mary Sue Volz Weaver

1952
Patricia J. Holland
Barbara Cattan Klauer
Edna Louise Pawelek
Peggy Marie Bolner Penshorn
Shirley M. Schreiber

1953
Mary Heck Aschenbrener
Mary Ann Fisher Batto
Bebe Canales Inkley
Patricia Zoeller Reddick
Nancy G. Torries
Marilyn Fey Westervelt

1954
Rosemary Barkley
Annette A. Dareos
Kay W. Jones
Patricia Ann Liberto
Mary Lee Rourke

1955
Jane Layer Davis
Kellie Byrd Fleming
Carolyn Fuhrman
Mary Virginia Jary
Dianna Kay Nading
Jo Ann Fecci Neal
Patricia P. Sullivan

1956
Diana S. Dupre
Rosalie R. Grahmann
Patricia D. Whitaker Hemphill
Linda C. Kiolbassa
Margo Whitt Olson

1957
Mary Edna Haecker Campbell
Sylvia Martin Laskowski
Claudia Jean Lugo Messner
Patsy Ann Newman
Elizabeth H. Ormsby
Patricia Tollette
Dorothy Van Beveren
Sr. Mary Rose Winkle

1958
Jacqueline M. Broadston
Sidney A. Cichon
Charlotte A. Herbert
Sandra G. Hart Penrose
Carol Lafferty Scott

1959
Eleanor Marie Caballero
Sr. Esther Chavez
Frances Maria Clayton
Dorothy Garza
Harriett F. Ham
Kathryn Livingston
Laura Belle Nixon
Rosemary Tudyk
1960-1969

1960
Diane Goodrich Bell
Barbara A. Eanes
Elvira Guerra
Julie Sutton Mueller
Vicky Wisnasky

1961
Paula Rita Black
Patricia Marie Garcia Martinez
Stella D. Gildemeister
Dorothy V. McGarraugh
Florence L. Stiegler

1962
Joan Guess Eastwood
Marie Coe Lacey
Maria Isabel Berchelmann Martinez
Pamela E. Patteson
Sharon Wueste

1963
Margaret Montague Howison
Shelia M. Kiselis
Dr. Martha O'Brien

1964
Rita J. Bordano
Capt. Margaret Hopper
Carol Kopplow
Ann Rex McAleer
Virginia Alspaugh Regan

1965
Peggy Beck
Susan Chandoha
Patricia Padulo Villarreal
Kathleen M. Watson

1966
Mary Ann Finley Rice
Ella Wong-Rusinko

1967
Doris C. Dietert Crosier
1970-1979

1970
Amanda Jones Krejci
Nancy J. Wardlaw

1971
Yvonne Marie Hernandez
Zandra Flores Ploger

1972
Cheryl Beaulieu
Teresa Cavallini
Joann Centeno
Reba Payne
Mary Gutierrez Rodriguez

1973
Cindy Giordano

1974
Mona McMunn Lowe Maloney

1975
Mary Park Boothe

1977
Mary Ann Guerrero
Helen Louise Meyer

1979
Mary Ninfa Ozuna
1980-1989

1980
Gia Tomaino Raymond
Yvonne Annette Soucie Finger

1981
Elvia Trejo
Mary Turk

1982
Esther Guadalupe Cruz Guerrero
Roxanne Mendoza

1983
Norma Villarreal Brooks

1986
Janina R. Hurtado

1987
Shelia Cordova
Denise Anne Hartnett Gloris

1989
Melissa De Leon
1990-1999

1991
Michelle Zapata-Hilbig

1995
Jessica Ortiz Kearney

1996
Yvonne Trevino O'Brien

1993
Xochitl Ferrusca

1997
Crystal Martinez

2000-Current

List of 1 items.

2000-2009

2002
Janice Herrera Smith

Lisa M. Tatum '87

Overall, the modular system and the high standards set by the school were the best parts of attending Incarnate Word. It wasn't until I left for college that I realized how well-prepared I was for managing my time and responsibilities.
Andrea Maché Canchola '15

It's amazing how Incarnate Word not only prepared me for college but for life in general. And it's even helped me stand out in my professional life, especially here at Disney World. I could talk about Incarnate Word forever, and it really was the best thing that ever happened to me.
Caryn Melissa Johnson Richter '06

Incarnate Word means so much to me because it not only opened doors for my academic and personal growth, but it also instilled in me a sense of responsibility and drive to make a positive impact on others.
Connie Mendiola DiCarlo '62

I had the privilege of attending Incarnate Word High School, and it was truly ahead of its time. The school taught us that as females, we could be and do anything we wanted.
Elvia M. Guajardo Danford '89

My experience at Incarnate Word High School was truly unforgettable. The sisterhood, independence, and preparation for college and beyond left a lasting impression on me… Incarnate Word became my home, and the connections with my sisters have only grown stronger over the years. Being part of the alumni board has allowed me to give back and continue the traditions and legacy of the school. Incarnate Word means home, sisterhood, and a legacy that I hope will continue for generations to come.
Estrella Linda Torres '16

I'm grateful for the sisterhood and community that was instilled in us at Incarnate Word. I still keep in touch with some of my classmates, and it's amazing to see where everyone is now. Even though we may not talk every day, we can pick up right where we left off. It's a special bond that not everyone has.
Kerian M. Fisher Troup '95

I attended Incarnate Word High School and it was a life-changing experience for me. The school helped me become more confident as a woman and a Catholic, and I had amazing teachers and mentors who truly touched my life.
Laura Nicole Williams Reyes '00

There were some special traditions at the school, like the Changing of the Chairs at the end of the year. Each class had a designated section of chairs during assemblies, and after the seniors graduated, we would all move forward to our new positions. It was always a fun and exciting event with lots of cheering, signs, and noisemakers.
Margaret Ester Cantu '02

The sense of community and the strong friendships I gained at Incarnate Word High School were special. The teachers and my fellow students were so supportive, encouraging, and inspiring. They wanted us to succeed, and I formed some incredible friendships that I still have to this day…Being in an all-girls school during that adolescent phase worked for me, and I attribute a lot of my confidence to Incarnate Word. When I went to college, I was one of the few students who felt well-prepared, and I credit that to my time at Incarnate Word.
Melina Renee Trevino '00

I made some great memories at Incarnate Word and I put my own children in private school to help them develop those foundational relationships. I highly recommend attending Incarnate Word for the college preparation alone. I've been back to the campus for a few events, and it is always nice to see how the school has grown. For someone considering attending, I would say to go for it without a second thought. The college preparation is top-notch, and it really helped me find my voice and succeed in my career.
Michelle A. Garcia '04

The best part of attending Incarnate Word was the sisterhood and the lifelong bonds that were formed. Even now, I run into fellow Incarnate Word alumni and we instantly have a connection.
Salina R. Rivera '95

I absolutely loved my time at Incarnate Word High School. The environment was so friendly and welcoming, and I made some amazing friends there. The academic system, with its open modules and one-on-one time with teachers, really helped me excel and prepared me for college.