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Rosalind Gefre dead at age 96, American Catholic religious sister

Rosalind Gefre: key obituary facts

Is Rosalind Gefre dead? Yes. Rosalind Gefre died on June 15, 2026, at age 96.

Cause of death: Rosalind Gefre's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Rosalind Gefre known for?

She was known as Catholic religious sister and masseuse (* 1929).

More about Rosalind Gefre

Born: 6 November 1929.

Gender: female.

Also known as: Sister Roz.

Rosalind Gefre, an American Catholic religious sister and masseuse, died on June 15, 2026.

She was 96. Born Mary Margaret Gefre on November 6, 1929, in Strasburg, North Dakota, she was also known as Sister Roz and belonged to the Sisters of St.

Joseph of Carondelet. Gefre became known for helping reduce the stigma around massage therapy and for giving massages to fans at St. Paul Saints minor league baseball games. After beginning massage training in midlife while caring for her mother, she completed more than 1,000 hours of study in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and St. Paul before practicing at a YMCA in Fargo.

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