Our condolences are with the family of long-time parishioner Bill Gardner, who passed on October 14, 2024. A graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, Bill and Betty (Quarterman) were married over 66 years. Bill, along with brother Jim, owned many businesses in Vinita, most notably Eddie's Grocery. Bill was a member of the Vinita Lions Club and Vinita Jaycees, and served on the Board of Directors for the Boys Ranch in Oklahoma. Rosary was October 17 at 6 pm at Highsmith Funeral Home with visitation following. Funeral Mass was Saturday, October 19 at 10 am at St. Frances of Rome parish in Langley, with Fr. Valentine Ndebilie officiating, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery of Vinita.

Our prayers are with the family of long-time parishioner Chuck Woodall, who passed on September 27, 2024. A 40-year employee of Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Chuck and Irene (Loeffelholz) were married over 65 years. He and Irene were members of the Hash n Break square dance club, and he volunteered many hours with the Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo and the American Legion. Rosary was held on October 1, with Father M.E. Cashen celebrating the Funeral Mass at Holy Ghost Parish on October 2. Burial followed at Carselowey Cemetery, southeast of Vinita.