C. Joseph Conroy

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C. Joseph Conroy, a resident of New Braunfels, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels at the age of 81. Mr. Conroy was born on March 6, 1935 in Ottumwa, IA to J. Harold Conroy and Ann Dawson Conroy. Later in life, Joe proudly served his country in the United States Naval Air. During his professional career, Joe had worked his way up the corporate ladder and obtained the position of national corporate sales manager. He had worked for both Norton Company and Hermes Abrasives. He then went into business for himself and was the owner and president of Tucson Abrasives, Inc., which he operated for the next 10-years. Upon the sale of his business, he and his wife, Kathleen, retired and moved to New Braunfels. He and Kathleen quickly became devout members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where Joe lovingly spent many hours in the Adoration Chapel. He also served the church as a Eucharistic Minister. In addition, Joe founded, organized and coordinated the Divine Mercy Cenacle at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He was most proud of the Cenacles and loved dearly all who have taught and attended with devotion to them. Joe and his wife traveled to Krakow, Poland, where St. Faustina's Shrine is located, and obtained a first class relic of St. Faustina, which is in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for all adorers. It is situated next to the image of the Divine Mercy of Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Thomas John Conroy. Survivors include his loving wife of 56-years, Kathleen Conroy; children, Shawn Conroy Blom and husband, Michel, Kelly Dempster and husband, Scott, Kevin Conroy and fiance, Holly Fraser and Timothy Conroy and wife, Catherine; grandchildren, Ryan Blom, Collin Blom, Shane Dempster, Brandon Dempster, Katelyn Dempster, Joseph Conroy and John Conroy; sisters, JoAnn Galey, Mary Trilk and Teresa Rae. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will resume from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial, which begins at 10:00 AM. with Father Anthony Pesek, Celebrant. A reception will follow at St. Mary's Hall. All services will end at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass.

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  1. Kathy, words are inadequate to express my sorrow and how much I will miss Joe. ALl I can say is thank you to both you and Joe for teaching and helping many of us really know and understand our Catholic faith…and bringing St. Faustina and the Lord’s Divine Mercy message to us. How can we ever repay you but to love, remember you in our prayers and to continue your mission of spreading our Lord’s Divine Mercy to the world. You have forever changed all of our lives! Job well done good and faithful servants of God. I can see ( in my mind’s-eye) his HUGE smile and resounding YES to Jesus when he met our Lord. Jesus I trust in You!

  2. Dad, We LOVE you and miss you terribly. Thank you for being a great Father. Your life lessons are cherished by me! I know you are in heaven and watching over all of us! With much love! Shawn

  3. Kathleen and family. We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. It has been a long time since we have seen him. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

  4. Kath and family, our hearts go out to you. Joe was such a dynamic guy and a devout catholic. What a ride you guys had ! We’ll never forget the great time we had celebrating your 50th ! I’m sure he’s up there now telling many of his great stories and getting lots of laughs ! You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Love, John and Maryanne

  5. Kathy and family, My heart goes out to you all. Both you and Joe raised a beautiful family and I feel honored to have known him. Joe could brighten a room with his big smile. I loved how he could get the dog to twirl with the words “Miss America”. He always had a good story and he cared very much for family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Julie

  6. Kathy, you and your family are in our prayers. We always knew that Joe would be on time to relieve us at Adoration.

  7. Kathy, Shawn, Kelly, Kevin and Tim, My sympathy goes out to all of you. I know all of the memories will live on with you forever. Remember his spirit will live forever with all of you. He will always be beside you anytime you want to visit . Just give him a SHOUT. LOVE & PRAYERS, Aunt Mary

  8. We love and miss you, Dad, father-in-law, grandpa. We have wonderful memories of all the great times we spent together. You will always be in our hearts! Thank you for sharing the gift of your faith, generosity and love. Your spirit lives on and will remain with us always.

  9. Dear Conroy family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Many many prayers and blessings coming your way this week. I find comfort knowing Joe spent hours in adoration, I too share that calling. Hoping you all find comfort in fond memories, and knowing he is at peace now and surely walks with the Lord. Fitting that as a devout Catholic and disciple of Faustina and her vision of Christ’s Devine Mercy, Joe was called home in this jubilee year of Mercy. Peace and Love to you all, Jen Brooke

  10. Dear Cathy, Shawn, Tim, Kevin and Kelly. Many prayers are being said for Joe and all of you. We were and are Blessed to have been your neighbors for the last 9 years. Joe we noticed from the get go was always very active at home, never sitting still and always with that beautiful smile on his face. You could always tell that he loved you Cathy, very deeply. Billy and I both have said to each other that we want to have a marriage like yours, ever faithful and devoted to God and each other. Our kids will forever remember him as, “Papa Murphy”. We will take very good care of Annie for him. God Bless you all.

  11. Dear Kathy and family, deepest condolences, love and prayers on Joe’s return to the Father! I will miss his e-mails. Even though we lived a half a country apart I appreciated keeping in touch. I thank the Lord for so many years of friendship. God Bless all of you, Carol Collins

  12. Dear Kathy, We’re so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I remember him from long ago when you were just dating. Young, handsome, so attentive to you, & a great sense of humor. What a joy for you to have shared so many years together. May those memories keep you in loving hands in the times to come & bring you peace. Our sincere condolences to you & your family. Love,


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