Msgr. Robert C. Pollock
SALT LAKE CITY — Rev. Monsignor Robert C. Pollock, 88, long-time Utah pastor and pro-life advocate, died Dec. 2, 2010, after suffering a stroke. He retired from pastoral administration in 1992 and was a resident of CHRISTUS St. Joseph Villa.
Msgr. Pollock was born June 13, 1922, to John and Selma Pollock in Belleville, Ill. In 1936, he entered the Pontifical Josephinum Seminary, in Worthington, Ohio, as a high school student and remained there to complete college and theological studies. On May 30, 1948, he was ordained a Roman Catholic priest for service in the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
During his 62 years as a priest, Msgr. Pollock served in numerous assignments and in each was enthusiastic and hardworking. He was parochial vicar at Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish in Price, as well as at Saint Joseph Parish in Ogden and Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick parishes in Salt Lake City.
As director of the Catholic Youth Organization, Msgr. Pollock was recognized for the annual pilgrimages he organized for young people. He also served as editor of the diocesan Intermountain Catholic newspaper.
As pastor of Saint Olaf Parish, Bountiful, Msgr. Pollock oversaw construction of the parish elementary school and convent. He then served as pastor at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish in Midvale, and in 1972 was named the founding pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Sandy, where he built the church, rectory and parish center. It was his leadership that brought the decision to divide Blessed Sacrament Parish to form Saint Thomas More Parish in Sandy.
In 1986, Msgr. Pollock became pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in West Valley City, where he served until his retirement.
In 1991, he was named a Prelate of Honor by Pope John Paul II in recognition of his many years of faithful service as pastor, builder and pro life advocate.
Msgr. Pollock devoted his life to the Church and to his parishioners. He generously accepted difficult assignments and was known for his ardent devotion to the Most Holy Eucharist. His day was centered on his celebration of Mass and hour of adoration. Throughout his retirement, he was a very generous donor to the diocesan seminary fund and prayed daily for priestly vocations.
He is survived by his brother, James Pollock, and nephew, John Pollock, both of California; and niece, Sharon Secresp, of Oregon. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Priests’ Mutual Benefit Society of the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
The vigil for Msgr. Pollock was held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Sandy, on Dec. 5. The funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 6 at The Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake City.
Kathleen Phelan Culp
SALT LAKE CITY — Kathleen Phelan Culp, 63, died Nov. 30, 2010.
Culp was born July 3, 1947, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Mervyn and Beatrice Phelan. She attended the University of Southern California, where she received a bachelor of arts degree in education and met Chas Culp. They married shortly after graduation in 1969, and moved to Salt Lake City. She became active in the Salt Lake City Junior League, taught at the Wasatch Presbyterian Church pre-school and in the Salt Lake City School District. She also taught third grade at Rowland Hall St. Mark’s school. She and her brother, Sonnie Swindle, then co-founded Bloomingsales in 1984, where she continued being a presence until her death.
While raising her two daughters, she founded the Salt Lake City Community Health Information Center, co-founded the Salt Lake Cotillion, and served on many boards including the Salt Lake Town Club and the American Cancer Society Hope Gala.
She was a devout Catholic and found strength in her faith. She spent many hours volunteering at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Her first priority was always her family and friends. Chas was constant companion and partner, and she was a devoted wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, Chas; daughters Sarah (Mark) Cusumano and Ellie (Pete) Gail; grandsons Andrew, Jack and Jimmy; siblings Mary (Harlan) DeGroodt, Mervyn (Sharon) Phelan, Nancy Kerckhoff, Susie (John) Wagner, Tom (Candy) Phelan, and Ryan (Stewart Brand) Phelan; and 21 nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
Jesse Carrillo
WEST HAVEN — Jesse Carrillo, 81, died from pancreatic cancer Nov. 27, 2010.
Carrillo was born Jan. 2, 1929 in Querendaro Michocan, Mexico. He married Julia M. Mardrid on Sept. 26, 1953. They were married for 53 years before she died April 3, 2006. He came to the United States as a talented boxer, then went to beauty school. He owned Jesse’s Beauty Salon and College. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a great cook, handyman and loved to travel to Mexico to visit his family. His sense of humor will be deeply missed. He was a devoted member of Saint Mary Parish in West Haven.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. Interment was in the Midvale City Cemetery.
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