Margaret Ann O'Rando

Margaret Ann O'Rando Feb. 21, 1920 - Dec. 17, 2009 Resident of Concord Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Balding; mother of Nancee Aboussie (Michael), Theresa Van Auken (Mike), and the late Patricia Ann Balding; grandmother of Michelle Aboussie Wolf, Michael Aboussie, Melinda Aboussie, Melissa Aboussie, Majeed Aboussie (Kristine), Tony Van Auken, Nicole Van Auken, David Christopher (Suzette), Johnnie Balding, Donald Moore (De Ann); and leaves behind twenty-four great-grandchildren and many friends. Margaret, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, enjoyed cooking Italian food and playing bocce ball and softball in her early years. She also cherished spending time with her family and she always looked forward to her large family gatherings. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 9:30am at St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 606 Mellus St. Martinez, CA 94553. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the St. Jude Foundation. Ouimet Bros. Chapel (925) 682-4242