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Dolores Ludolph, age 89, returned to the Lord on June 28, 2024 with her husband at her side. Dolores was the third child born to Fred and Marguerite ( Radka) Spencer on June 28, 1935. Born in Columbus, Texas, she was raised primarily in San Antonio with her eight siblings. She attended one semester of Nursing School in Corpus Christi before she married her heart-throb, Anthony Augustine Ludolph Jr. in 1955, they were married for 69 years. Anthony was an Officer in the Army so they moved frequently with their expanding family. Dolores was preceded in death by her son, Anthony, her sister Margie Rodgers, her brothers Fred, Herman, Bobby, and Johnny, and her sister-in -laws Libby Bond, Pat Binder, Cele Brashear and Nancy Montelepre. She is survived by her children: Marie Haygood, Chris (Lucy), Donna Ludolph-Petri (Ken), Regina Ludolph-Rinella (Michael), Tim (Christine), Patrick (Lisa), Daniel, Bernadette Stafford (Chris), Rose Lowry (Doug), and Michelle; her 35 grandchildren: Timothy Haygood (Cassandre), Patrick Haygood (Stephani), Dominic Haygood (Heather), Shawn Haygood (Summer), Michael Haygood (Ellen), Matthew Haygood, Catherine Harvey-Haygood (Jason), Aaron Haygood, Alana Castellano, Jared Cuellar (Cortnie), Benjamin Ludolph, Mikaela Ludolph, Michael Petri (Whitney), Morgan Petri, Olivia Rinella, Nicolas Rinella, Derek Rinella, Austin Ludolph,Savannah Ludolph, Zachary Ludolph (Stephanie), Victoria Albino (Manny), Ashley Torres (Adrian), Alicia Holler (Keith), Gabrielle Cardenas, Allee Ludolph, Mackenzie Ludolph, Garrett Ludolph, Brock Ludolph, Xavier Stafford, Maximilian Stafford, Alexandra Stafford, Bradyn Lowry, Jaxon Lowry, Ellyson Lowry, Theresa Ludolph and her 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Annette Reus, JoAnn Brechtel (Wayne), and Linda Smith. Dolores lived her faith passionately. She actively participated in many Catholic organizations including The Family Rosary Crusade, The Blue Army, Padre Pio Movement, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes, the Pro-Life Movement, Legion of Mary and others. Her recent passion was in promoting the Schoenstatt Movement and Mother Thrice Admirable. Anyone who met her understood within the first few moments of conversation her ardent love of Jesus and the Blessed Mother. The family would like to express their heartfelt thank you for all the prayers from friends and family. Dolores was a shining example of tenacious courage, faith, and love. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her soul truly magnified the Lord! “Well done, good and faithful servant! ...come and share your Master’s happiness!” Matthew 25:23 Funeral Mass (Dolores Ludolph - July 15, 2024 - 10:00 AM) For those who cannot make Dolores's Funeral Mass but want to watch it live, here is the link. https://www.youtube.com/live/SZG2WsNDITU?si=soHSugILhGWatSi0 From Dad: The burial is a private event for immediate family only. Thank you. If you would like to give a donation in her honor to the local Schoenstatt organization: mountschoenstatt.org.

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Dolores Eleanor Ludolph

June 28, 1935 - June 28, 2024