Sister Eileen Friel entered eternal life on May 23, 2024 at The Village at Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas.  Sister Eileen Friel entered eternal life on May 23, 2024 at The Village at Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas.  She was born in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland on November 14, 1935 to Mary Ann (Keeney) and Cornelius Friel.

Sister Eileen entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1951, and served in education ministry. Sister Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Ann and Cornelius Friel, her sister, Marion Leahy, brothers Connail and Cathal.  She is survived by her brothers, Dan, Liam and Eamonn, sister-in-law, Anne, several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in Ireland and the United States, and her community, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in The Chapel of the Incarnate Word followed by interment in the Convent Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, 4503 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209.