Sister Mary Herbert Raphael, SNJM

(Margaret E. Raphael)

June 4, 1917 – May 20, 2020

Sister Mary Herbert Raphael, SNJM departed this life on May 20, 2020 in Oakland, California.

Sister Mary Herbert celebrated 102 years of life and 84 years of her religious profession.

A Mass of Resurrection was celebrated in her memory.

Sister Mary Herbert Raphael, SNJM

(Margaret E. Raphael)

June 4, 1917 – May 20, 2020

Sister M. Herbert Raphael, SNJM (Margaret E. Raphael) died May 20. Sister Herbert was almost 103 years old. She was a professed Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary for 84 years. Sister Herbert spent more than 65 years ministering in formal education. She started by teaching in elementary education for 16 years, including at St. Francis de Sales in Oakland. For nearly 50 years she taught, was Dean of Studies, Dean of Students or Registrar at Holy Names High School in Oakland; St. Andrew in Pasadena; Marin Catholic in Kentfield; and Ramona in Alhambra. When she retired she continued to be of service at Holy Names High School, especially staying in contact with other alums of her high school alma mater. She is remembered for her prolific contact and correspondence with many friends, colleagues and former students, her love of travel especially to her birthplace in Hawaii, the collecting and recycling of cans for Tutwiler Community Education Center and Lesotho, and her humor and creativity.