Ann Holig LaFond, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, foster mother and mentor, passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2011. Ann was born in Swanville, Minnesota and was the second of three children of Joseph and Marjorie Holig. She graduated from Swanville High School and St. Cloud School of Nursing, and shortly thereafter married and raised five children in Phoenix, Arizona. She dedicated the last twenty years to fostering over sixty special-needs babies through Christian Family Care. Ann will be remembered for devoting her life to caring for all those who crossed her path. She was loved as “Nana” by the many children in her care and cherished for her selfless service by her friends. Ann is survived by her five children, Michael (Misha), Michelle, Thomas (Monica), Stephen and Daniel (Tanya), ten grandchildren, brother Robert (Sandy), sister Mary (Jim), and niece and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother and father and her nephew Josh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley at 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or Christian Family Care at 603 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013.
Julie and Joe LaMantia
Steve and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It was so wonderful knowing your mom the short time we did and watching how she truly gave of herself to all the babies she cared for. She was such a good example of the way life should be lived …in service of others. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Julie, Joe, Emily and Megan LaMantia
Dorothy Hukill
There is now a “true” angel in heaven!
Such a special woman. She will be dearly
missed by all.
Mikayla
Nana, I miss you so much. Without you here with me, I feel so lost and words can’t even explain the pain i feel. You were and still are my everything. You come to me in my dreams sometimes and tell me not to worry, that we will be together again someday, but someday is way to far away. You hold me tight, and kiss me on my forehead, i can’t stand up, i am to weak. I don’t know how I would have turned out if you weren’t in my life. I think about you every day and try my hardest to hold my tears back, but it is too much ost of the time, I cant fight this pain anymore. I will be with you soon Nana. I love you. Forever and Always.
Love your “Little Baby Doll”
Mikayla <3