Mary Kevlin Arroyo

Mary Kevlin Arroyo, age 80, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry J. Kevlin and Anna Descant Kevlin and her brother, Gerard H. Kevlin.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Joseph A. Arroyo, Jr., her daughter Tanya Arroyo Montour (Jim) and her son Chris Arroyo (Tashia); her four cherished grandchildren, Jimmy Montour, Christopher Arroyo, Catherine Montour, and John David Montour. She is also survived by her sisters, Jean Kevlin Lawrence and Alice Kevlin Donaldson.

Mary was a New Orleans native and longtime resident of Slidell, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Cabrini High School. She was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and a longtime volunteer at Our Lady of Lourdes School during the years her children attended. Mary found joy in painting, sewing, and gardening but her greatest happiness came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, February 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana . A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the Lake Lawn Chapel, with interment to follow in Metairie Cemetery.