Memorial service planned for LMU student-athletes

A Memorial Mass for LMU women's soccer player, Jessica Hanson, and men's cross country runner, Adam Bacon, will be held Aug. 31, 5 p.m. in the Sacred Heart chapel on the school's campus.

Hanson and Bacon, both standout athletes about to begin their senior seasons at LMU this month, were killed in a car accident Aug. 5 that also killed Hanson's father, Kelly, and another passenger. Jessica's mother, Belinda, and sister, Jacqueline, were injured in the crash, which took place as the family was driving to Lake Havasu for a vacation.

"Our prayers go out to the families of Jessica and Adam. Both typified the best of LMU student-athletes and this world was greatly impacted by them," said LMU Director of Athletics Bill Husak. A funeral Mass for the Hansons was held Aug. 22 at Holy Family Church in South Pasadena. Among the hundreds of mourners were students and staff from Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Jessica's high school alma mater. Information regarding the LMU memorial service for Hanson and Bacon is available at www.lmu.edu and www.LMULions.com.

John Kelly

Funeral Mass was held March 31 at St. Killian's Church in Mission Viejo for John Kelly, who died March 28. Kelly was the brother of Father James Kelly, associate pastor at Holy Angels Church in Arcadia.

Maria Susai

A Memorial Mass was held April 5 in Tamilnadu, India for Maria Susai, who died March 25. Susai was the father of Father John Vianney, associate pastor at St. Mariana de Paredes Church in Pico Rivera.

Sophie Cokus

Funeral Mass was held March 19 at St. Mark's Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for Sophie Cokus, 95, who died March 16. Cokus was the mother of Msgr. Joseph Cokus, pastor emeritus of St. Rita Church in Sierra Madre.

Sally Woodland

Funeral Mass was held March 22 in the Risen Christ Chapel in Culver City for Sally Woodland, who died March 13. Woodland was the mother of Father Stephen Woodland, pastor of St. John Chrysostom Church in Inglewood.