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Show FATHER DONOHOE'S DEATH. The announcement f the death of Rev. V. O. Donohoe he-t week was a groat shock to his numerous numer-ous friends. Xone, not even his immediate friend-, thought that death was o near. Father Doiinlior came to Utah after his ordination, ae.d whilst th;s diocese was a part of the Archdiocese of San tran-cisco. tran-cisco. He witnessed the growth of the church from . -. t- v :'x . ...... .-. i ' v - . : -v - v ' Jt . - .; i v Vr, , , ,: . . v; : s - I a : d Rev. P. O. Donohoe. a mustard seed to a full-grown tree, and helped its A growth by his simplicity, modesty, deep humility f and the sense; of bis responsibility as a sherherd nt' souls. Of a retiring nature, he found his great happiness in studying the best means to lead his-Hock his-Hock to the Hnal end. They were all dear to him. I and whenever sickness entered their home he was j the first to extend sympathy and bring consolation. j Their happiness was his happiness their troubles jj and worriments were his troubles and worrimeutsj. j fie lived to see the little parish of Eureka, which j ho undertook tu build' tip a quarter of a century j ago. have its school, a bra neb of the K. of C. tie- r old church remodelled and a large congregation of good, pious and active church members. For that grand object he laboured all his life, and it brought joy to his soul in the end. In his long iilnes.s he was resigned to Cod's will and bore-his pains patiently. pa-tiently. Retaining consciousness to the end, be died a most happy and peaceable death. Wept by many, his name will be hallowed in the memory of his people who knew his life as their loyal friend and faithful shepherd. R. L P. |