September 11, 1930 – January 26, 2023
Sister Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ died in Los Angeles, California on January 26, 2023. She was born in Chula Vista, California, the youngest of seven children, and baptized Veronica Imelda,
Because of her mother’s chronic illness, Veronica was brought to the Sisters of Nazareth as an infant, and remained there until she was three years old. She became a resident student at Nazareth and then at Our Lady of Peace in San Diego. Following graduation in 1948, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet community.
Nearly 22 of her 27 years teaching grade school were in the first grade. She taught with the hope of establishing a positive environment to help children with self esteem. She was something of a pioneer in the field of early childhood education, leading the way for others.
Sister Anne Lorraine used her gifts, talents and knowledge generously. She dedicated herself to excellent care for the very young. We all benefitted and are grateful for her presence among us.
May she rest in peace.