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Sister Alexis
Mary Catherine Heagney was born on 31 May, 1913 in Dublin, Ireland. She came to New Zealand with her family at the end of May, 1921, so she was old enough to retain clear memories of her early childhood in Ireland. Her brothers, Father Pat and John and her sister Theresa were also born there, while Margaret and Michael were born in Whanganui where the family settled.
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Sister Loreto Curry
Margaret Anne Curry, daughter of Frederick Curry and Doreen Marie (nee Beale) of 312 High Street, Carterton, was born in Masterton on 14 June, 1936. Loved sister of Natalie Cheer, Gerard, John, Michael, Patrick and Marie Therese
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Sister Ignatius Kerrigan
Bridget Ann was born at Ashhurst, Manawatu. She was the second daughter of Patrick and Mary Kerrigan who were for many years farmers in the Manawatu region.