Catherine Virginia Recalde Marquez

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Together, they fostered a home where laughter, understanding, and unconditional support flourished.

With deep sorrow and undying love, we remember the life and legacy of Catherine Virginia Recalde Marquez, known affectionately as Cathy. Born on December 17, 1973 in Harrisburg, and passing peacefully on July 2, 2026 in her beloved hometown, Catherine’s journey was one marked by warmth, strength, and an extraordinary devotion to her family.

Cathy’s early years in Harrisburg were shaped by the embrace of her parents, Grace E Millisock and James Jones. Their guidance and love set the foundation for the resilient, compassionate woman Cathy would become. Though both have preceded her in death, as has her brother Russell Jackson, their memory and values lived on in Cathy’s every action.

Her heart found its match in her loving husband, Celestino Recalde, whose partnership was a steadfast source of comfort and joy in her life. Together, they fostered a home where laughter, understanding, and unconditional support flourished. Cathy’s unwavering devotion to her family was most clearly seen in the bonds she nurtured with her children: Darren Adams, James Adams, Mercedes Adams, and Roberto Millisock. She poured her hopes, wisdom, and nurturing spirit into each of them, guiding them through life’s joys and challenges with gentleness and strength.

Cathy also held treasured relationships with her siblings—her sister Nadine Millisock, and her brothers Johnny Jackson and Justin Jackson—sharing countless moments that united the family in love and shared experience. The memories woven between them will forever remain vivid, testaments to the enduring strength of Cathy’s presence.

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To her family, she was a haven—a place of patience, wisdom, and boundless affection.

Throughout all the chapters of her life, Catherine embodied a rare blend of kindness and fortitude. She approached each day with a brave heart and a giving spirit, reaching out to others with encouragement and understanding. To her family, she was a haven—a place of patience, wisdom, and boundless affection. To her friends and community, she was a quiet force for good, always willing to lend a listening ear or a helping hand.

As we mourn Catherine’s loss, we also celebrate the profound impact she had on all who knew her. Her legacy is carried forward by her beloved family, a living tribute to the compassion and strength she so effortlessly radiated. The lessons she lovingly imparted and the memories she created will echo for generations.

Though our hearts ache in her absence, we find comfort in the love Catherine leaves behind—a legacy as enduring as it is inspiring.