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Sister Mary David Emmanuel Paula, SNJM
(Evelyn Jeanne Paula)
October 30, 1933 – August 7, 2023
Sister Mary David Emmanuel Paula, SNJM departed this life on August 7, 2023 at Saratoga Retirement Center in Saratoga, California.
Sister David Emmanuel celebrated 89 years of life and 65 years of her religious profession.
A Mass of Resurrection was held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Chapel in Campbell, California.
Her burial took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, California.
Sister Mary David Emmanuel Paula, SNJM
October 30, 1933 – August 7, 2023
We remember David as a God-seeing soul who could see into the souls of others and as a free spirit who took great delight in life. She was filled with gratitude to God for her being, for the richness of her friends, for the opportunities she had in life and for God’s fidelity to her and those whom she loved. David was an exceptional high school teacher who specialized in English and theology. She later served on SNJM’s California Leadership Team. She then transitioned to ministry with seniors, with whom she was able to share her many gifts. One of her life mentors was Sr. Edith Stein, and David was often seen as a philosopher who, even in ordinary conversation, could call others to deeper thinking. Her background, studies and experiences led her to deeply appreciate the wisdom offered by other religious traditions. David was deeply devoted to her family, to our Sisters and to many of her former students. She professed her vows in 1958 and we give thanks for her life with us. May her memory be blessed.