Victoria Margavio Hughes

Victoria Margavio Hughes passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on September 5, 1931, in New Orleans, LA, to Joseph and Theodora Margavio, both of New Orleans. Vicki was the wife of her lifelong soulmate, the late Howard Sanders Hughes of Hammond.

Vicki and Howard were introduced by college friends in 1955 on a blind date and married a year later. Together they had three children: the late David Sanders Hughes, Christine Hughes Perrin, and the late Jeffery Joseph Hughes. Christine is married to Ignace Perrin, III. They have two sons, Ignace IV (Caroline) and Nicholas. In 2024, the family welcomed Vicki’s great grandson, Henry Arthur Perrin.

Vicki was very close to her parents and four brothers; the late Joseph Margavio, the late Matthew Margavio, and is survived by younger brothers Anthony Margavio and Frank Margavio. She described herself as a tomboy, often reflecting on fond memories of tagging along with her brothers as a child.

Vicki was a graduate of Incarnate Word Catholic School and St. Mary’s Dominican High School. She attended Tulane University, where she chose to work after high school so that she could attend classes. She also worked in the tax department at New Orleans Public Service Department. After raising her children, she returned to Tulane University as an executive assistant, typing and editing manuscripts.

Vicki was proud of her Italian heritage and became a master of Italian cooking. She was a connoisseur of the arts, especially theatre and music. She performed on stage in school and local productions as a child and was trained in voice. As a young adult, Vicki continued delighting others as a vocalist. She sang in various choirs, and as an occasional guest on local radio.

After their marriage, Howard and Vicki lived in Uptown New Orleans and Metairie, where they were actively involved in the community. Following retirement, Howard and Vicki moved to the Northshore and resided in Covington.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather for visitation at Grace Funeral Home, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. Words of Remembrance will be shared prior to Mass.

Vicki will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, on Wednesday morning during a private gathering of close family members.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gracenorthshore.com for the Hughes family.