In Loving Memory of Joanna Park

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Her grandchildren brought her immeasurable joy, and she loved each of them with all her heart.

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joanna Park, who entered into the loving arms of the Lord on July 9, 2026, at the age of 73.

Joanna was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and faithful friend whose greatest joy was caring for the people she loved. She had a gentle spirit, a generous heart, and a quiet strength that made everyone around her feel welcomed, cared for, and deeply loved. Her grandchildren brought her immeasurable joy, and she loved each of them with all her heart.

She lived with determination and resilience. As a marathon runner, she embraced life’s challenges with perseverance, discipline, and hope. Even during her long battle with glioblastoma, she faced each day with remarkable courage, grace, and unwavering faith, inspiring everyone around her with her quiet strength.

Her Catholic faith was the foundation of her life and guided the way she loved, served, forgave, and cared for others. In her final days, she was surrounded by her family, who found comfort in holding her hand, praying together, and reminding her how deeply she was loved.

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Her love and faith will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

She is lovingly survived by her devoted husband, Heung-chul Park; her children, Sun Young, Joo Young, and Sang Wook; her sons-in-law, Jung Hyun and Kevin; her daughter-in-law, Harah; her beloved grandchildren, Clare, Paul, Lucas, and Ella; and her precious granddaughter, Sophia, who is expected to be born this August. She also leaves behind many relatives and dear friends who will forever cherish her love, kindness, and beautiful example of faith.

While our hearts are broken, we find peace in knowing that she is now free from pain and resting in the eternal peace of Christ. Her love and faith will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Our family is deeply grateful to everyone who supported us with prayers, meals, visits, and countless acts of kindness throughout her illness. Your compassion carried us through one of the most difficult seasons of our lives.

A Funeral Mass celebrating Joanna’s life and faith will be held at St. Paul Chung Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., followed by cremation and interment at Fairfax Memorial Park.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

고(故) 박요안나 님을 추모하며

박요안나 님께서 2026년 7월 9일, 향년 73세로 하느님의 품에 평안히 안기셨습니다.

고인은 헌신적인 아내이자 사랑이 깊은 어머니, 자랑스러운 할머니였습니다. 따뜻한 마음과 조용한 강인함으로 가족과 이웃을 사랑하며 살아오셨고, 특히 손주들을 누구보다 아끼고 사랑하셨습니다.

마라톤을 즐기셨던 고인은 인내와 끈기로 삶의 모든 도전을 마주하셨으며, 교모세포종과의 긴 투병 속에서도 용기와 믿음을 잃지 않고 가족들에게 큰 본보기가 되어 주셨습니다.

평생 가톨릭 신앙 안에서 사랑과 섬김을 실천하며 살아오셨고, 마지막까지 가족들의 사랑과 기도 속에서 평안히 생을 마무리하셨습니다.

남편 박흥철, 자녀 선영, 주영, 상욱, 사위 정현, 광준, 며느리 하라, 사랑하는 손주 예인, 재하, 지호, 지우와 오는 8월에 태어날 소중한 손녀 해린, 그리고 많은 가족과 지인들이 고인을 영원히 기억하며 그리워할 것입니다.

“나는 선한 싸움을 다 싸우고, 달릴 길을 다 마치고, 믿음을 지켰습니다.”— 디모테오 2서 4장 7절