Regina McCarthy

Regina (Welsh) McCarthy

Age 93, passed away on December 22, 2024 at the Marian Center of Saint Paul.

Regina was born on August 7th, 1931, in Huron, South Dakota, to Richard Emmet and Blanche Welsh. She attended Good Counsel Academy in Mankato, Minnesota and was a member of the Order of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 20 years. Regina was a lifelong educator, teaching a wide range of subjects at Catholic schools in Red Wing, Minnesota, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and St. Paul, ultimately retiring in 1995 from Hill Murray High School. She lived a life of service to others, volunteering for Meals on Wheels, Merrick Community Services, the Church of the Assumption, and many other charitable organizations.

Regina is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Emmet and Blanche; and her siblings Terry, Richard, Michael, and David.

She is survived by her husband, Richard; children Tom (Shannon) and Louise; sisters, Rose, Eileen, Kay, and Diana; grandchildren, William and Molly; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 4th at the Church of the Assumption (51 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102) with visitation at 1 pm.