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Show Death of Patrick 0'Meara. A TELEGRAM from Los Angeles to the daily papers announces the death in that city of Patrick O'Meara, an old-time resident of this city. The end came on the night of Tuesday last. The stalwart Catholic and God-fearing citizen reached the ripe age of Sd years. Mr. O'Meara, accompanied by wife daughter and son William, set out fpr Los Angeles about six weeks ago in the hope that the change would benefit the invalid. Up to within a week the family were guests at the Hotel An-gelus; An-gelus; then it became necessary to remove re-move the infirm parent to the Sisters' hospital. At this institution, surrounded by those he loved, and fortified by the sacraments of his faith, one of the grandest characters of the church ia these mountains passed Into the celes- tial kingdom of the just. The family at this writing are on their journey to Salt Lake with the body. Our Salt Lake contemporary, the Herald, pays this tribute to the memory mem-ory of the deceased gentleman: I "When the news came from Los Angeles An-geles that Patrick O'Meara had gone to his long rest, in his S9th year, t his friends recalled with pleasure the ; peace and comfort that have sur-. rounded the old gentleman's declining years, the serenity of his life, his unfailing un-failing youth. Though he had long passed the age allotted to man, he en- i joyed his world, and maintained his interest in-terest in the welfare of those around him to the end. One of the delightful scenes for those who lived near him was the old man's joy in the home pro- t i..i.T 1. ; - . . i : ..-1, 1. ..t ivi nun vy me SOUS III mivm Jic took a great pride. He loved the trees and the grass, he watched the buds and blossoms in the spring with enjoyment. It was not unusual for him to be seen working outdoors about the refuge of his old age or looking after the little duties that he took upon himself with the satisfaction of the man who feels that he has reached a haven where no storm can overtake him. The amusements amuse-ments of youth never palled on him and his keen sense of humor, his enjoyment en-joyment of the young people about him , will always be a bright memory. He ' has gone to his rest with a consciousness conscious-ness of a work well done, a life spent honorably, a peace well earned. He died in the land of flowers and sunshine, sun-shine, and his simple faith and beautiful beau-tiful character give ample assurance that he is at home where the sun shines always and the flowers never fade." |