Msgr Van Wagner Funeral

KNIGHTS PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO MSGR VAN WAGNER

15 Sir Knights in regalia from four Southern Arizona assemblies rendered final honors to Msgr Van A. Wagner Friday, 05 May 2017 at his funeral Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Holy Hope Cemetery. 

In 1996, as pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, it was Father Van Wagner who was the driving force in establishing the Knights of Columbus Francis J. Green Council # 11855.  He was the charter chaplain and active in the council even in his retirement.

 

IMG_3093  -  Knights serve as pall bearers

IMG_3109  -  Honor Guard escorts casket into church for visitation

IMG_3120  -  Double the guard for a priest

IMG_3135  -  Msgr Van’s funeral Mass entrance procession

IMG_3153  -  After funeral Mass, Knights salute as casket is loaded for trip to Holy Hope Cemetery

IMG_3154  -  Knights present sword as Msgr Van’s casket arrives

IMG_3161  -  Knights render final salute as Msgr Van’s casket is lowered into the ground.

 

Thanks

 

Rick