Farmington. MO - Denise Joleen (D'Eramo) Ulozas, age 63, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord at 11:32 pm on February, 3 2016, at home sounded by love and in the presence of family. She was a native of Youngstown, Ohio and resided in the St. Louis area since early 1980. Denise is the daughter of Joseph and Ramona (DiCenzo) D'Eramo. Denise is a 1970 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School in Youngstown, Ohio and had been a Carmelite nun, entering the convent at Germantown, New York shortly following graduation. Denise (Sister Marie Francis O.Carm) served the Carmelite Sisters caring for the Aged and Infirm, initially at Germantown, NY and thereafter in Joliet, IL. She had also been a member of the cloistered community at the Carmelite monastery in Louisville, Kentucky. She left the order in the spring of 1980, and moved to the St. Louis area. She was employed as a surgical technician, initially by Missouri Baptist and subsequently by SSM DePaul Hospital, in St. Louis. She had been a resident of Arnold and subsequently Farmington, MO, where she resided until the time of her death. Denise was a founding member of 3 Crosses Cowboy Church in Farmington, MO and continued to serve on its board of directors with dedication and faithfulness for as long as she was able to do so. Denise loved camping, trail riding and the outdoors. She appreciated the blessed simplicity of a rural lifestyle, was a lifelong horse lover and a strong advocate for neglected animals. She often remarked that there would be many stops on her way to the gates of paradise as she knelt to greet the animals the Lord had lovingly placed in her life while here on earth. Denise was profoundly joyful, faithful, generous and compassionate. To meet her once meant that you never forgot her; from the smile that easily lit a room, to her eyes which glowed with genuine compassion, love and kindness. Denise having been predeceased by her husband of 21 years Robert ("Bob") Ulozas is survived by her son, Joseph "Joe" Ulozas of Arnold, MO; her parents Joseph and Ramona (DiCenzo) D'Eramo of Youngstown, Ohio; her brother Dennis (JoAnn Irwin) D'Eramo of Fines Creek, NC; her sisters Renee (Joseph) DeAngelo and Michelle D'Eramo residing in Youngstown, Ohio as well as nieces and nephews in Ohio, central Florida and Beijing, China. There will be a celebration of Denise's life held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at 3 Crosses Cowboy Church, 4560 Highway O, Farmington, MO 63640. Her family wishes to express deep gratitude and appreciation to the members of 3 Crosses Cowboy Church; their unwavering love, fellowship and tender care shown Denise will never be forgotten. We also wish to recognize the incredible service and support provided Denise by Amy Forsythe, RN and Natalie Mucci, MSW of Serenity Hospice, Park Hills, MO. We are eternally grateful for the care and support they so lovingly and unselfishly provided. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Denise's name to 3 Crosses Cowboy Church, (address above); Serenity Hospice, PO BOX 1000, Park Hills, MO 63601, or Stray Rescue of St Louis, 2320 Pine Street, ST Louis MO 63103. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com. to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the D'Ermao and Ulozas families.