The Downey Patriot

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Services held for Eileen Delis

DOWNEY – Eileen R. Mathieu Delis, born in Chicago on Feb. 6, 1922, died Sept. 2 from the effects of old age. 

She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and a member of its Women’s Guild. She also performed homeless outreach on Skid Row. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Harvey Mathieu and Florence Quilty; and husband, George Delis, in 2014. 

She is survived by her children, John, Bill, Kathy and Robert; grandson, Michael; and sisters, Dolores and Lucille. 

A memorial service will be held at Miller-Mies Mortuary on Sept. 7 from 4- 6 p.m., with funeral services Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Fr. Robert Delis, her son, will officiate. 

Internment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Montebello immediately following Mass. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to your favorite charity.