November 4, 1938 – December 6, 2023
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Margaret Leonard Perreira, who died on December 6, 2023 at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles.
Madeline Mary Perreira was born in Honolulu, Hawaii the second of three children. Madeline attended Sacred Hearts Academy for twelve years. She assisted the Sisters of St. Joseph when they taught religion in the parish on Sundays.
Madeline entered community of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1958. She received the habit and the name Sister Margaret Leonard in 1959. She completed her formation in Los Angeles but belonged to the Hawaiian vice-province.
Sister Margaret Leonard’s ministry in Hawaii, as a teacher and administrator was insightful and effective. “My goal was to prepare students for adulthood with an emphasis on integrity, morality and discipleship.” Her ministry also included service to our community as vice-province treasurer for 10 years, and as a member of the Vice-Province Leadership Team.
Her life of service followed a gentle rhythm, like the ocean waves, demonstrating an enduring love of God and neighbor. She found God to be a life-giving presence enriching her inner life.
May she rest in peace.
Rest in peace sister