Mildred M. Braquet passed away on Wednesday November 7th at age 94. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Marcel, and son-in-law, Richard Bangle. She is survived by her son Richard Braquet (Richard’s son; Gary Braquet, his wife Adrian and grandson Trey, as well as two step children Devin and Katie Hogue and multiple step grandchildren) and daughter Jean Bangle (Jean’s children; Julie Marcel Horowitz, husband Todd, and their son Ethan ; and Ryan Bangle, wife Teasjia, and their daughters Neleh, Mairyn and Karis). Mildred is also survived by her sister, Charlet Long Little and her husband Lt. Col. Forest “Skip” Little.
Mildred was very active in the community. She held city, county, state and national leadership positions for the American Legion Auxiliary (including national press secretary and personal attaché to the national president).
The American Legion Auxiliary has over 1 million members who volunteer to help meet the needs of American veterans and their families. In her role, Mildred was privileged to have been a guest at the White House, hosted by Nancy Regan and later by Barbara Bush.
She was also invited to attend two Presidential inaugural balls, which she and Marcel thoroughly enjoyed. Additionally, Mildred was President of the Gilroy chapter of the Children’s Home Society, “classroom mom” for the Jordan school special needs program, volunteer at Wheeler and South Valley Hospitals, and served with the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association. Millie played with several bridge groups, which she was able to participate in until earlier this year.
Her friends were very important to her. She loved working in her yard, and watching football, tennis and golf. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her great gr. May she rest In peace with her husband. Services include: a visitation on Thursday, November 15th, at 6:00 at Habing family mortuary; Mass at St Mary’s church on Friday November 16th at 10:00; which is immediately followed by a celebration of life at Kirigin Cellars until 3:00.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Mildred, please consider Lucille Salter Packard Children’s Hospital or Valley Medical Center Foundation, both which were instrumental in saving the lives of two of her beloved grandchildren.
