Ann Cagigas 1948- 2015
This is what I wrote on Facebook about my friend, mentor and colleague, Ann Cagigas:
Ann was one of those rare and wonderful people who lit up a room when she walked in the door. She was happy to see you and you knew it. I met Ann over 20 years ago through La Leche League, and we have continued to share interests over the years. Ann was one of the most caring, competent and intelligent human beings ever to walk the earth. It was a blessing to have known Ann and it is with great sorrow that I have to say good bye
Obituary
Ann Cecilia Gaffney Cagigas, loving Wife, Mother,
Grandmother and Friend passed away on June 19, 2015 at the young age of
sixty-seven. Her life began on April 15, 1948 in New York City; born to Gerald
and Doris Beth Gaffney, she was the second of five children, Michael, Mary,
Patricia, and Walter.
She dedicated her life to helping people by receiving a Nursing degree, as a registered nurse, from the Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing, class of 1969. Ann went on to receive a Masters in Human Development and Family Studies. In 1978 she became a first-time mother and was introduced to the joy of the breastfeeding world, which subsequently became one of her greatest passions. Her breastfeeding journey began with La Leche League International, where she quickly became a Leader and mentor to many. In true Ann fashion she diligently pursued further education, becoming a Board Certified International Lactation Consultant. The last 13 years of her professional career were spent as an Occupational Health Nurse at the General Services Administration, where she worked by helping in several capacities, touching the lives of countless people.
She avidly associated all of her blessings, both personally and professionally, to her faith in the Lord and all of his Glory. She actively participated in the parish for 38 years, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, by participating in numerous groups over the years; including being a Eucharistic Minister for the Church since 2006. Her faith ultimately carried her through until she was called home to God.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years, Jaime Javier Cagigas, and is survived by three children; Amanda Espinola, Emilie Yoder, and Jaime Javier Cagigas (Son). She also leaves behind Son-In-Law's Martin Espinola and Chriss Samuel Yoder III, and five grandchildren; Javier, Martin, Gabriella, Giuliana, and Chriss Samuel Yoder IV.
Services will be held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel Wednesday June 24, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8pm, there will be a mass on Thursday June 25th at 10:30am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, followed immediately by a wake at the Cagigas house; located at 10717 Greene Dr. Lorton, VA 22079.
In lieu of flowers, Ann's wishes were for donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
She dedicated her life to helping people by receiving a Nursing degree, as a registered nurse, from the Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing, class of 1969. Ann went on to receive a Masters in Human Development and Family Studies. In 1978 she became a first-time mother and was introduced to the joy of the breastfeeding world, which subsequently became one of her greatest passions. Her breastfeeding journey began with La Leche League International, where she quickly became a Leader and mentor to many. In true Ann fashion she diligently pursued further education, becoming a Board Certified International Lactation Consultant. The last 13 years of her professional career were spent as an Occupational Health Nurse at the General Services Administration, where she worked by helping in several capacities, touching the lives of countless people.
She avidly associated all of her blessings, both personally and professionally, to her faith in the Lord and all of his Glory. She actively participated in the parish for 38 years, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, by participating in numerous groups over the years; including being a Eucharistic Minister for the Church since 2006. Her faith ultimately carried her through until she was called home to God.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years, Jaime Javier Cagigas, and is survived by three children; Amanda Espinola, Emilie Yoder, and Jaime Javier Cagigas (Son). She also leaves behind Son-In-Law's Martin Espinola and Chriss Samuel Yoder III, and five grandchildren; Javier, Martin, Gabriella, Giuliana, and Chriss Samuel Yoder IV.
Services will be held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel Wednesday June 24, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8pm, there will be a mass on Thursday June 25th at 10:30am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, followed immediately by a wake at the Cagigas house; located at 10717 Greene Dr. Lorton, VA 22079.
In lieu of flowers, Ann's wishes were for donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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| Ann knew how to have fun! Here she is with her best friend in the world, Beverly Femino |
Ann Cecilia Gaffney Cagigas, loving Wife, Mother,
Grandmother and Friend passed away on June 19, 2015 at the young age of
sixty-seven. Her life began on April 15, 1948 in New York City; born to
Gerald and Doris Beth Gaffney, she was the second of five children,
Michael, Mary, Patricia, and Walter.
She dedicated her life to helping people by receiving a Nursing degree, as a registered nurse, from the Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing, class of 1969. Ann went on to receive a Masters in Human Development and Family Studies. In 1978 she became a first-time mother and was introduced to the joy of the breastfeeding world, which subsequently became one of her greatest passions. Her breastfeeding journey began with La Leche League International, where she quickly became a Leader and mentor to many. In true Ann fashion she diligently pursued further education, becoming a Board Certified International Lactation Consultant. The last 13 years of her professional career were spent as an Occupational Health Nurse at the General Services Administration, where she worked by helping in several capacities, touching the lives of countless people.
She avidly associated all of her blessings, both personally and professionally, to her faith in the Lord and all of his Glory. She actively participated in the parish for 38 years, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, by participating in numerous groups over the years; including being a Eucharistic Minister for the Church since 2006. Her faith ultimately carried her through until she was called home to God.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years, Jaime Javier Cagigas, and is survived by three children; Amanda Espinola, Emilie Yoder, and Jaime Javier Cagigas (Son). She also leaves behind Son-In-Law's Martin Espinola and Chriss Samuel Yoder III, and five grandchildren; Javier, Martin, Gabriella, Giuliana, and Chriss Samuel Yoder IV.
Services will be held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel Wednesday June 24, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8pm, there will be a mass on Thursday June 25th at 10:30am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, followed immediately by a wake at the Cagigas house; located at 10717 Greene Dr. Lorton, VA 22079.
In lieu of flowers, Ann's wishes were for donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
She dedicated her life to helping people by receiving a Nursing degree, as a registered nurse, from the Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing, class of 1969. Ann went on to receive a Masters in Human Development and Family Studies. In 1978 she became a first-time mother and was introduced to the joy of the breastfeeding world, which subsequently became one of her greatest passions. Her breastfeeding journey began with La Leche League International, where she quickly became a Leader and mentor to many. In true Ann fashion she diligently pursued further education, becoming a Board Certified International Lactation Consultant. The last 13 years of her professional career were spent as an Occupational Health Nurse at the General Services Administration, where she worked by helping in several capacities, touching the lives of countless people.
She avidly associated all of her blessings, both personally and professionally, to her faith in the Lord and all of his Glory. She actively participated in the parish for 38 years, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, by participating in numerous groups over the years; including being a Eucharistic Minister for the Church since 2006. Her faith ultimately carried her through until she was called home to God.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years, Jaime Javier Cagigas, and is survived by three children; Amanda Espinola, Emilie Yoder, and Jaime Javier Cagigas (Son). She also leaves behind Son-In-Law's Martin Espinola and Chriss Samuel Yoder III, and five grandchildren; Javier, Martin, Gabriella, Giuliana, and Chriss Samuel Yoder IV.
Services will be held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel Wednesday June 24, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8pm, there will be a mass on Thursday June 25th at 10:30am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, followed immediately by a wake at the Cagigas house; located at 10717 Greene Dr. Lorton, VA 22079.
In lieu of flowers, Ann's wishes were for donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
I only met her once or twice, long ago, at LLL gatherings; but I know she was a very nice person because she had the grace to be polite to me when I (the mother of a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old) thought she needed my advice on how to handle her then-11-year-old son. I blush to think of it, still. May she rest in peace.
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