| Mrs Theresia Reis, aged 78 years, relic of Conrad Reis, one of Albury�s pioneer business men, died at her residence �Glenisla,� Wilson Street at 7.30 o�clock last evening. Mrs Reis had been ill for several weeks and during that time members of her family were constantly with her. Mrs. Reis was one of Nature�s gentlewomen. She was loved by all who knew her and her charity and hospitality knew no bounds. She had lived 60 years in Albury, her home being in but two residences in Wilson Street during that period. Mrs. Reis was a devoted member of her church and for the cause of her religion she did many years of service. To a past and to the present generation of St. Patrick�s congregation she was well-known for in-ostentatious and effective work in all church affairs. In the welfare of the Convent of Mercy and the Newtown Orphanage, she took an especial interest throughout her life. She was one of the foundation members of the Albury Benevolent Society and for many years took an active part in its good work. Her husband died 33 years ago and a son, Mr. Charles C. Reis, four years ago. The surviving members of her family are: Mrs. T. Horan, Mrs R. C. Hamilton, Mrs. James Hannan and Mr. George C. Reis, all of Albury. Mrs. P. Gehrig, of Cootamundra, is her only surviving sister. High Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick�s Church at 9.30 o�clock to-morrow (Saturday) morning and cortege will move from the church at 10 o�clock for the Albury cemetery. Messrs. J. S. Adams and Sons have charge of the arrangements. |
| Albury Border Post, 20 October 1933 ABOUT PEOPLE DEATH OF MRS. THERESIA REIS |