Funeral Mass was celebrated March 8 in Ireland for Sister of St. Louis Angela Woods (formerly Sister M. Concord), who died suddenly March 5 while on a visit to Ireland.

Born in Carrickmacross, Ireland, she came to California in 1950 and taught in local schools including Nativity, El Monte; Our Lady of Refuge, Long Beach; Holy Name of Mary, San Dimas; St. Bede, La Canada; Mater Dei, Santa Ana; and Louisville, Woodland Hills where she also served as school librarian. From 1966 to 1987, she was librarian at St. John's Seminary in Camarillo.

Sister Angela was Religious Education Coordinator at Our Lady of the Valley in Canoga Park and recently served as regional archivist for the Sisters of St. Louis. Survivors include her brother, Desmond, her sisters Maisie, Eileen, Anne and Frances as well as many nieces and nephews.

Burial was in Dublin, Ireland. An evening Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Mel Church in Woodland Hills on March 15.

Fr. Michael L. LaNier

Funeral Mass was celebrated March 26 at St. Michael's Abbey Church in Trabuco Canyon for Father Michael LaNier, 59, who died March 22 following a long illness.

Born in Sydney, Australia, he was ordained for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on December 3, 1983. During his ministry, Father Michael served as an associate pastor at Nativity Church in Torrance (1983-85) and St. Denis Church in Diamond Bar (1985-91). He was in residence at St. Denis until July 31, 1992, and retired from active ministry due to illness.

Burial took place at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar.

Sr. Mary Christina Punch, DMJ

Funeral Mass was celebrated March 6 at Risen Christ Chapel, Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City for Daughter of Mary and Joseph Sister Mary Christina Punch who died Feb. 19.

Born in Los Angeles in 1926, she graduated from St. Mary's Academy, Inglewood, and Immaculate Heart College. As a Daughter of Mary and Joseph, she taught in schools located in several California cities, including Culver City, Mill Valley, San Francisco, Santa Maria and Westwood.

Besides teaching, she served in many capacities for her community, such as provincial councilor, development director, treasurer, director of the retreat center in Palos Verdes and editor of publications. For a time, she served as office manager and secretary at Carondolet Center, Brentwood, and office manager at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westwood.

Survivors include a sister, Helen Russell of Santa Ana and two nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the Daughters of Mary and Joseph Retirement Fund, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

Sr. Kathleen Marie Cronin, SP

Funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 9 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana for Providence Sister Kathleen Marie Cronin (formerly Mary Irene), 87, who died Jan. 3.

Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Sister Kathleen Marie entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence at age 19. She graduated with a BS Education degree from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana and received an MA in Guidance from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island.

Sister taught in schools staffed by the Sister of Providence in Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, North Carolina and California. From 1980-92, she taught at St. Ambrose School in Hollywood.

Survivors include two sisters: Marie Cronin Bouchie of Baynton, Fla., and Claire Cronin Young of Brewster, Mass., as well as several nieces and nephews. Burial was at the Cemetery of the Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.

Deacon Antonio Torres

Funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 29 at Resurrection Church in Los Angeles for Deacon Antonio "Ben" Torres who died Dec. 24. One of the first Spanish permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Deacon Torres was ordained June 1, 1985 at St. Vibiana Cathedral.

Surviving family members include his wife, Blanca de Torres; son, Anthony; daughter, Blanca; and grandchildren, Heather Torres, Ashley Torres and Jazmin Diaz. Burial was at Resurrection Cemetery in Montebello.