Former First Lady Barbara Bush Former US first lady Barbara Bush “was a model public servant and set a standard for her unwavering and loving devotion to both family and community,” said Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston Houston in offering his prayers and “heartfelt condolences” to the Bush family.
Wife of the nation’s 41st president and mother of the 43rd president, Mrs Bush died at home in Houston on April 17 surrounded by family. She was 92.
“Her family’s generous and compassionate decision to invite the public to her viewing to say their farewell touchingly demonstrates how much she has been part of the Houston community,” Cardinal DiNardo said.
“Her tireless goodwill efforts and charity throughout Houston in recent years made a tremendous impact on countless families and individuals in need,” he continued. “She was bold and steadfast in her convictions and an inspiration to anyone in faithful service of helping others. May the glory of the risen Lord transform our sorrow into serenity.
“Pope Francis offers heartfelt condolences and the assurance of his prayers to President Bush and to all her family,” Cardinal Parolin added. “His Holiness invokes upon all who mourn her passing the divine blessings of strength and peace.”