St. Madeleine Sophie Parish

Online Memorial Book for

Karen Pasqualetto

The purpose of this memorial book is to provide a way for friends and relatives of the deceased and their families to express their condolences and prayers.

My gift to you is to convey my perspective, to enable you to:

 find your priorities and live your life in the present, value your family, your faith, your community celebrate the gifts that God has given you..

and know that they come from God.

Be thankful. 

Be as the Samaritan in the Gospel.

Karen Pasqualetto

from Thanksgiving Day Mass Reflection

November 22, 2007

Current Messages

I knew Karen through an internet support group for colo-rectal cancer patients, “The Colon Club”.  I am devastated to hear she has passed.  She fought so hard to stay with her family and was such an inspiration to us all. I just want to say I’m sorry to hear of this terrible loss and that my thoughts and prayers are with her family. I hope her daughter learns as she grows older how much her mother loved her and fought so hard to stay alive.

Belle Piazza

Karen and I met at Mater Dei High School in Orange County, CA.  She was a dear friend of mine then and for all the years after.  As with many good friendships, there were times where were out of touch and then, when we would reconnect, it was like we could just pick up where we left off.  She had a way of making anyone laugh.  I will never, ever forget her and am so proud to call her my friend.  She was so brave in her valiant fight against cancer and so graceful in her suffering.  I know that she is at peace now.  I pray for all her family and other friends at this time. 

I will truly miss Karen. 

With love, Tamara Harris Malik

My family and I have been travelling this summer and just heard about Karen’s passing.  Although I only met her briefly a few times, I know how much she touched other’s lives.  Our respectful thoughts and prayers go out to her precious family.  I will pray for her soul in God’s keeping. 

She was taken too young and I am at a loss for words. 

With deepest Sympathy, 

Carolyn Heckman & Family

I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I knew Karen briefly, I can still remember the first year St. Madeleine Sophie was open and I would sit outside talking with Karen as she was with her class. I enjoyed each time I talked with her. she was full of light and beauty. I remember how she looked forward to the birth of her little one.  Know that she touched so many lives and I feel so blessed to have even known her a short time.

 God Bless

Deena Cook

Dear Pasqualetto family, 

I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your incredible loss.  

Karen was my daughter-in-law for ten or more years; she was like a daughter to me,  and I shall never forget her very special personality, her amazing brilliance and resourcefulness and all the joy she brought to our family. 

Her courage and persistence in dealing with her illness were amazing and will be in inspiration to others always; I know her spirit lives on.  If I can ever do anything to help any of you, please let me know. 

Love,

 Barbara von Haunalter

"Karen Pasqualetto was a wonderful daughter, sister, friend and mother. I am grateful for knowing her and being fortunate enough to spend time with her. She will be greatly missed, but we all can remember her by our wonderful memories of her strong character, caring nature and her everlasting determination. My thoughts and prayers go out to Karen's family during this trying time."

 Love always,

Libby Baughman

Karen has been a fighter as long as I have known her. She has been so brave and so strong throughout this journey, and I admire her tremendously. She leaves behind a beautiful and loving family, who are better people for knowing her and witnessing her strength and character. I have never seen a more well-behaved and happy baby than Isabel, and I have to believe this is due to Karen's incredible mothering ability.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Karen's family at this time. Rest in peace Karen.

Love,
Julie Hamill

Karen was a wonderful friend, awesome mother and incredible Organizer for Bellevue Eastside Moms Group (BEAM).  Words cannot describe how we will all miss her and her dedication to BEAM.  Her entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. 

Jennifer Hunt

Karen will be missed more than words can say.  Yet, I know her strong spirit will stay with us forever.

Her strength, determination, honesty, and wonderful common sense will never be forgotten.

I love her very much & am so grateful to have had her as my friend since the 5th grade. 

Chris & Isabel-I am here for you today & always.

Love,

Jessica

Karen is such an amazing Mom, person and friend.  I am so lucky I know her and I am a better person because of her.  She brightens the lives of everyone she touches.  :-) 

JJ Salley