Theresa Blancarte
Theresa Blancarte, 86, Shawnee, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009 at her home.
Theresa was born October 15, 1922 to Joseph and Juana Gomez in Wilder, Kansas. After graduating from Bonner Springs High School she attended nursing school at St. Margaret’s Hospital where she was a practical nurse for almost 30 years. Theresa married Arnulfo Blancarte in November of 1948, he preceded her in death on April 8, 2000. A brother Augustine Gomez also preceded her in death.
She is survived by four daughters, Patricia Corrado, Shawnee, Kansas, Susan Williams and husband Ralph, Judith Sexton, and husband Neal, both of Kansas City, Kansas; Barbara Hinman and husband Tim, Smithfield, Virginia; a son, Thomas Blancarte, Shawnee, Kansas; three sisters, Betty Moore, Bessie Garr, Pauline Umbenhower; two brothers, Joe and Pete Gomez; and six grandchildren Darren, Sam, Albert, Harry, Kathryn, and Natalie.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the St. Joseph Catholic Church; 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.
Funeral Service
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas,
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Tom, Sue, Judy, Pat, and Barbara:
Thinking of you all and praying for you during this difficult time.
Jennifer Peavler & family
I’m sorry for your lost, my heart aches with you. She was my favorite Aunt!
Tammy and girls
Dear Blancarte Family;
Please take comfort in know that Theresa is up in heaven with her beloved husband. We love her and miss her deeply as you do.
Michael, Tracy, Alex & Belle Gamino
Susan, Pat, Judy, Barb, Tom and family- Theresa was simply a delightful person. I am so sorry for your loss and will miss seeing her. Bill and I are thinking of you.
Theresa was a wonderful person. I have so many wonderful memories of her growing up! She had a great sense of humor & I remember her with a smile on her face! My condolence to you all on your loss. Have peace in that, in her lifetime, she touched the lives of so many in a positive way ! Michele
To Pat, and your sisters, and Tom,
My heart goes out to you at the loss of your beloved mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kathleen
To Pat, your sisters, and brother Tom:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We sometimes like to think mothers will live forever. I know you must have many wonderful memories you can treasure, and will miss her greatly.
My prayer of peace to you all.
To Pat and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in the loss of your mother. May your faith bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
To my cousins Tom, Pat, Sue, Judy and Barbara, I offer you my sincerest condolences on your mother’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss.
Some of my happiest memories of childhood involved visits to your home for picnics and such. Your mom was so good to me and I never forgot it.
Edward
Dear Pat & family,
Mike happened to see this at work today. We want to send our heartfelt sympathy to you & your whole family. I have the fondest memories of your mom and the whole Blancarte bunch. What a great picture of her! Hope all is well with the rest of the family—-it is a sin we haven’t kept more in touch—but want you to know I think of you often.
Sincerely, Kathy Sanderson Ross & families
So sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.