William Warren Boyle

1942 - 2018

BORN

1942

DIED

2018

William Boyle Obituary

William Warren (Bill) Boyle was born on June 18, 1942, to the parents of Warren and Blanche Boyle. He is survived by his two brothers and sister. John Francis Boyle, Donald Joseph Boyle, and Teresa Dillon Lundgren.

Bill's lifelong dream was to be a Jesuit Priest but due to circumstances was not realized and became a lay brother of the Missionaries of Charity! Bill attended Durango High, Regis College for a short time before entering the Jesuit Seminary and finally attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington where he received a Masters Degree In Theology.

Bill later worked as a volunteer for the Missionaries of Charity, (Mother Teresa's Order) in Gallup, NM.

Bill was their "jack of all trades," doing carpentry, repairing, chauffeuring, picking up food, cleaning, cooking for the Navajos and was an asset to their order! Bill loved the Sisters and the men that he took care of. Bill had quit the sense of humor and had the Navajos laughing with his jokes!

We celebrate Bill's life and his gift of giving to the poorest of the poor! His funeral is in Gallup, NM at 11:00 AM. Rosary at 10:30 on December 11, 2018. The burial will be in Durango Colo. at Greenmount Cemetery on December 12, 2018, at 12:00. Bill had a kind and tender heart and would help anyone in need and give " the shirt off his back!" It is sad to lose our brother who was a wonderful example of Christ's love serving others!

Bill entered eternal life on December 6, 2018, on St. Nicholas' Feast Day, the same day his mother, Blanche Boyle died five years earlier.

If you would like to donate in memory of Bill, donate to the Missionaries of Charity in Gallup, New Mexico. And also please pray for Bill!

Published by The Durango Herald on Dec. 12, 2018.
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Judy Divelbiss Reyna

January 11, 2019

What a GOOD and HUMBLE man. I remember Bill when I was a volunteer with the MC's. Always kind and gentle. May you be richly rewarded for all you gave to the Navajo people.

Sheila Merz

December 28, 2018

Belated , My deepest sympathy to your family . May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time . John 17:3

Earnie Ray

December 18, 2018

My deepest sympathy, prayers and sympathy to each of you for the death of your beloved brother.

Mary Dunbar

December 16, 2018

To Bills family, we send our deepest sympathy. I
I am sure bill is resting in the arms of our Dear Lord. Sincerely,Tony and Mary Barela

December 15, 2018

Love you Bill, praying for you and hope you pray for us!

Teresa Dillon Lundgren

December 12, 2018

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