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"Compassionate Heart Woman"

Irene M. DeNasha, age 74, of Hayward, died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at her home.

Irene Marsha was born in Green Bay, WI on September 21, 1938, the daughter of Wallace and Emma (Antone) Cooper.

She is survived by her sons Martin Cooper, Louis Cooper Jr., Robert (Virginia Bluesky) DeNasha Jr., Thomas DeNasha, Leslie (Bonnie) DeNasha; daughters Anna (Phillip) Martin, Kateri (Mark) Troldahl, Barbara DeNasha, Elizabeth DeNasha; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents Wallace & Emma; grandparents Wilson & Eunice (Skenandore) Antone;; brother Martin Cooper; twin sister Inez Cooper and sister Rose (Cooper) Lopez; daughter Loretta DeNasha.

The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Pineview Funeral Service with Fr. Gregory Hopefl officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17 at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward, with a scripture service at 6:30 p.m.

Honorary casket bearers will be Tom Carley, Martha Lacapa, Vernon (Ellen) Martin, Jason Pettibone, Ken Taylor Sr., Ken Taylor Jr., Jeff Tribble and Terry Tribble.

Casket bearers are David DeNasha Sr., David DeNasha Jr., Robert DeNasha, Thomas DeNasha, Jason Martin, Jeremy Martin, Keith "Hondo" Tainter.

Memorials may directed to the family.