Webb County Texas Archives Obituaries.....Macdonell, Christopher Marmion September 23, 1888
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Laredo Times Newspaper
His obituary, published in Laredo, Texas when he died,  
tells a brief history of his life.	

	Death of C. M. Macdonell

	“On Saturday night, Mr. Macdonell was taken sick with a severe attack 
of inflammation of the bowels. Sunday morning a physician was called, but for 
some reason, was unable to come until eleven o’clock. Upon his arrival, he 
examined the patient carefully and gave little hope for his recovery, although 
it was thought that he would pass away quickly. About seven o’clock yesterday 
evening, the spirit of C. M. Macdonell took its flight, and as soon as the news 
became generally known a feeling of sadness settled over the city.

	Deceased was born in Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland, in the year 1826, 
and at the time of his death was sixty-two years of age. He very seldom spoke 
of himself, and the exact time of his emigration to the United States is not 
known. His only next relatives are a brother and sister, now residents of 
Newry, Ireland. The sad news was immediately cabled to them last night. Mr. 
Macdonell, was a member of Capt. G. K. Lewis Company of Texas Rangers in 1852. 
He afterwards engaged in business in Corpus Christi, and in San Patricio. 
During the late Civil War he was a member of the famous regiment, Terry’s Texas 
Rangers, serving with them all through the struggle. About the year 1865 he 
came to Laredo and engaged in the mercantile business. He prospered in business 
and some ten to twelve years ago became a large ranchman and sheep raiser, at 
the time of his death being interested in the largest sheep ranch in Texas- the 
Callahan Ranch in Encinal County. He has been closely identified with Laredo 
and Webb County interests for years past, and was looked upon as one of the 
most influential men in Southwest Texas. Although he never became a candidate 
for any office himself, he always took a prominent part in politics as a 
democrat and endeavored to support and remain public servant, whose ability, 
integrity, and loyalty to their party, was unquestioned.

	In the death of C. M. Macdonell, Laredo loses one of her most solid and 
honorable citizens; his friends knew a man upon whose word they could always 
depend. He was a man of few words, but he never was known to fail to keep a 
promise. He was a follower of the Roman Catholic religion and died in that 
faith. His deeds of charity were numerous, and many are the poor people in 
Laredo and vicinity who will mourn his death, in addition to his many personal 
friends.

	The funeral will take place from San Augustine Church tomorrow morning 
at 7 o’clock.” 

	Funeral of C. M. Macdonell
	Sunday September 23, 1888

	“At 7 o’clock this morning the funeral procession bearing the earthly 
remains of the lamented C. M. Macdonell, proceeded to the San Augustine 
Catholic Church. The coffin was borne into the Cathedral by Masers Martin, 
Sanchez, Rodriguez, McLane, Dodd, Atlee, Reid and Headen, pall-bearers. After 
being deposited therein, the impressive burial service was performed by Father 
Souchon, assisted by Father Robert. The flickering candles upon the altar, the 
deep mournful tones of the organ and quoir reverberating through the grand old 
edifice, the earnest voice and manner in which the reverend fathers delivered 
the service, broken by the sobs of sorrowing friends made the occasion one of 
the most solemn which has ever been witnessed in this city. After the 
conclusion the procession, one of the most numerous ever seen in this city 
formed in front of the church and proceeded to the Catholic burying ground, 
where the coffin was deposited in its last resting place.”
“Earth to earth and dust to dust”


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