In the second half of 1999, 191 faithful of the Prelature and 24 members of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross passed away.

The suffrages stipulated by Blessed Josemaria have been offered for these deceased. As we continue to pray for them, let us thank God for the example that they have left us through their fidelity in striving to transform their professional work and all the ordinary circumstances of their lives into an occasion of loving God and of serving the Church and all souls. Their love for God constitutes the meaning and value of their lives, whether outstanding in the eyes of others or whether quite ordinary, as was true in most cases.

In addition to the names of all who have died during this period, we have gathered a few biographical details about some of the deceased, which give an idea of the variety of circumstances and situations in which the faithful of Opus Dei live. For reasons of space, we are not including this data in the other cases, but we must not forget that we have a debt of gratitude towards all of them for the example of fidelity that they have left us. But these brief sketches are enough to help us live the Communion of Saints better with those who have preceded us to heaven.