
Sister Maria Armida Fabela, MDPVM, 75, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away Feb. 13 in Kingsville.
She served in Catholic education in the Diocese of Camden for more than 20 years, including Saint Peter School, Merchantville.
She was born Nov. 16, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, to Hector M. and Enriqueta Fabela. She was a member of Missionary Daughters of Pure Virgin Mary for 56 years and a former principal and teacher. She was a graduate from Texas A&M University, earning a master of administration degree.
Survivors include one sister, Irma Fabela Gemoets; nieces and nephew, Cristiana, Alberto III, and Ana Lisa; and grandniece and grandnephew, Victoria, and Cameron. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 17 in St. Martin Catholic Church, Kingsville.
In the Diocese of Camden, a Mass for Sister Armida will be celebrated 7 p.m. March 24 at the Parish of All Saints, Millville.













