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Mary Elizabeth Brisco, nee Power, returned to welcoming arms of the Lord on April 13, 2009, after an illness from primary brain cancer. She was born August 8, 1927 in Freehold, New Jersey, the daughter of an immigrant, Phyllis M. Power, and a native of Freehold, John W. Power. Mary graduated from high school at age 16 in 1944 and then attended St. Francis Hospital Nursing School in Trenton, N.J. where she trained to become Registered Nurse. She worked there at St. Francis Hospital; New York Hospital in New York City; and then entered the Air Force in 1951, and was stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska. Mary is a veteran of the Korean War. She had seven children, and was a stay-at-home Mom for them. Mary enjoyed and looked forward to family get-togethers and parties, and was rejuvenated by the times spent with her family. One of her goals in being a Mother was to have her children know they were loved completely and without reservation. A son, James Joseph Brisco, pre-deceased her. Her surviving children are: John Brisco; Joan Trimble and her family, Hunter, Elizabeth, and Daryl; Barbara Brisco; Richard Brisco and his family, Tammy, Lauren, Melissa, and Michael; Linda Janosky and her family, Rich, Richard, Christina, and Aniella; David Brisco and his family, Kim and Evan; and her former husband, Joseph Brisco, Jr. Two brothers, Fr. Martin Power, O.F.M. Conventual, and William Power, pre-deceased their sister. Surviving siblings are: Elsie Price, of New York; Anne Panchyshyn of Virginia; Patricia Naughton of New Jersey; Margaret Porter of California; David Power of New Jersey; and sister-in-law Diana Power of Florida. Mary was a committed Catholic and a member of St. Luke Catholic Church. She was a conservative Republican and loved a spirited political discussion. Mary was a life-long learner and reader; she loved flowers and classical music. On Thursday, April 16, a viewing will be held from 5 -7 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m., at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North 3401 Cherry Ridge SA TX 78230; 210-349-1414. On Friday, April 17, at 11 a.m., the funeral Mass will be at St. Dominic's Catholic Church 5919 Ingram Rd SA TX 78228; 210-435-6211. Internment will follow at Mission Park Burial Park North 20900 IH 10 West SA TX 78257. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Mary Brisco to the American Cancer Society.

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Mary Elizabeth Brisco

August 8, 1927 - April 13, 2009