SOLDOTNA, Alaska — Deacon James “Jim” Ray Johnson, who formerly served at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Morganton, died March 10, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Deacon Johnson and his wife Judith moved to Morganton in the early 1980s from Tennessee. He was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Charlotte on June 27, 1987, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, where he served the next 29 years.
His ministry focused not just on parish life, but on prison ministry at the Western Youth Institute. He served as the first diocesan coordinator for Prison Ministry and also served as the chaplain for Catholic Scouting in the Charlotte diocese.
He retired from ministry in 2011, and in 2016 he and his wife moved to Alaska to be closer to family.
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BELMONT — Sister Mary Alma Pangelinan, 89, a Sister of Mercy for 71 years, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Sacred Heart Convent in Belmont.
Interment will be at Belmont Abbey Cemetery. All services are private because of COVID-19 restrictions.
She was born and educated in Agana, Guam, the youngest of eight children of Francisco and Natividad Borja. Her parents and six siblings are deceased.
During World War II and the occupation of Guam by the Japanese, Sister Alma’s early years were a struggle with her family for survival in caves and the mountains on Guam to avoid capture and forced labor by the Japanese. At the time she professed her vows as a Sister of Mercy, she chose the motto “To Jesus through Mary” in thanksgiving for God saving her and her family during the war.
Sister Alma came to Belmont in 1963 and served her community in many ways. She was in charge of Food Service and cared for the chapel with love and devotion. She loved gardening, sewing and cooking, and everyone benefited from her favorite activities. A well-known driver for the community, she took the sisters to doctors’ appointments and was known as the one person who knew every street in Charlotte.
Sister Alma’s commitment to her family, her community, her Church and to God’s people was profound throughout her life.
She is survived by the Sisters of Mercy, nieces and nephews, and relatives on Guam.
Memorials may be sent to Sacred Heart Convent in Belmont, NC 28012.
McLean Funeral Home in Belmont was in charge of the arrangements.
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NEW YORK — Deacon Joseph H. Mack passed away peacefully March 22, 2020, in Macedon, N.Y., with his family.
Deacon Joseph was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Jan. 18, 1925. He grew up in Endicott, N.Y. After graduating from Union Endicott High School in 1942, he was hired by IBM as a machinist.
In 1943 he joined the Army and served with the 28th Infantry division, 112th Regiment, Company K, and was part of the second wave into Normandy arriving on Omaha Beach. The 112th Infantry fought through the hedgerows of France and were part of the breakthrough that eventually liberated France. He was part of the famous parade through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Aug. 29, 1944. He continued combat fighting and participated in all five major battles of the Bulge including Hurtgen Forest, Germany and the Rhineland. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, European Campaign medal with Silver Star attachment, WWII Victory medal, Honorable Service lapel pin, Expert Badge for Bayonet and Rifle, Sharpshooter badge for Carbine and Grenade and most recently the French Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.
After the war, Deacon Joseph went back to working at IBM, attended business school and became manager. At IBM he met his beautiful wife Helen, who was working there as an industrial nurse. In October 1946 they wed, and they were blessed with six children.
Deacon Joseph worked for IBM for over 40 years. After retiring, he entered the Permanent Deacon program and was ordained in the first class of deacons for the Diocese of Charlotte on May 29, 1983. In his words: “I served my country, I served my family and I am now serving God.”
He was assigned to St. John Neumann Parish in Charlotte, where he served faithfully for 21 years with his wife Helen. He retired in 2000 but remained active until 2004. He always served the needs of parishioners and his ministry extended into the Charlotte community.
He was preceded in death by his wife Helen. He is survived by his children, Catherine (Richard) Wilson, Dr. Daniel (Kim) Mack, Thomas (Vivian) Mack, Barbara Perkins, Mary (Ron) Darcangelo and Sharon Cooper; and his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, a celebration of Deacon Joseph’s life will be held at a later date with memorial calling hours and a Memorial Mass. Entombment with his wife Helen will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Rochester.
Expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, may be directed to St. Peter’s Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 11031 and 681 Brown St., Rochester, NY 14611. To light a candle, leave a condolence, or upload a photo, go to www.murphyfuneralservices.com.
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CINCINNATI, Ohio — Glenmary Father Roland Raymond Hautz died March 14, 2020, aged 92. A missioner for 69 years, Father “Rollie,” as he was known, spent most of his life serving as a mission pastor in North Carolina, Virginia and Ohio.
A native of Milford, Ohio, near Cincinnati, he is survived by fellow missioners and friends.
He began his Glenmary service as temporary assistant pastor in Statesboro, Ga., in 1953. He then served as assistant pastor in Norton, Va., before assuming his first assignment as pastor in St. Paul, Va.
In North Carolina, he served at St. William Church in Murphy, St. Francis of Assisi Church in Jefferson, and St. Frances of Rome Mission in Sparta.
He also served parishes in West Union, Ohio, Spencer W.Va., and finally Gate City, Va., before moving back to Cincinnati.
Father Rollie is well known as the longest-serving Glenmarian, having started with the society in 1944, just five years after its founding. He was ordained a priest in 1953, weeks before the death of
Glenmary Founder Father William Howard Bishop. Upon Father Bishop’s death, he remarked that he was leaving behind “a good company of men.”
“If there ever was a Glenmarian who embodied the virtue of joy, it was Father Rollie Hautz,” said Glenmary President Father Dan Dorsey. “He was a missioner who sought only one thing – to bring the joy of Jesus Christ to others.”
Father Rollie spent his entire career in the missions. When he took senior membership and moved back to Cincinnati in 2014 he was asked about the highlights of his priesthood. “Of course, offering Mass every day is the highlight,” he said.
Because of the present restrictions on public gatherings during the coronavirus epidemic, the Glenmary community held a private funeral and Father Rollie was interred at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Video of his funeral was posted on Facebook. A public memorial Mass will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Glenmary Home Missioners, P.O. Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246-5618.
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CHARLOTTE — Margaret Irene Jugis, 83, died March 5, 2020, due to complications from non-smoker lung disease and congestive heart failure.
A Vigil of Prayer for the Deceased and Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at St. Vincent de Paul Church. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte.
Peggy was predeceased by Joe, her husband of 66 years. She was also predeceased by her son, Mark, and by her parents, Chick and Irene Sprengel.
She is survived by her son, Bishop Peter Jugis; her son Christopher and his wife Miriam, and one sister, Gerry Tadlock. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Vince Jugis and Lauren Jugis, and several nieces and nephews.
Peggy and her husband Joe were founding members of St. Ann Parish in Charlotte and charter members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. Peggy was a hospital volunteer at Mercy Hospital Main for many years, and CMC-Pineville (Atrium) for over 28 years. At one time she was secretary of St. Vincent de Paul Parish Pastoral Council and a former board member of three schools. She was a fashion model and secretary with Celanese Corp., but gave these up to raise a family with Joe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to support the Seminarian Program of the Diocese of Charlotte may be made to: Diocese of Charlotte Vocations Office, 1123 South Church St., Charlotte, N.C. 28203-4003.
McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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