Lillian Marie Matthis

Lillian Ponthier Matthis, passed away at East Jefferson Hospital on Thursday, March 26, 2015, of natural causes at the age of 92. She was born October 29, 1922 in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish and lived in New Orleans for fifty years. Beloved wife of the late Sirgil Matthis. Mother of Mary Bernice Ortego (Donald J. Ortego, Sr.), the late Mary Marie Tyler (Bryon M. Tyler, s

Sr.) and Wayne Anthony Matthis (Terry Goeggel). Also survived by five grandchildren; Tina Ortego Huner (Paul A. Huner), Donald J. Ortego Jr. (Patricia Lindsay), Byron Michael Tyler, Jr., Patricia Tyler Angelloz (Ryan Angelloz) and Jeremy M. Ortego (Angelena S. Ortego); eight great grandchildren; Donald (Donnie) J. Ortego, III, Lauren A. Huner (Justin K. Burgess), Brittney M. Huner, Mary M. Tyler, Cristina M. Angelioz, Payton M. Ortego, Jonathan M. Ortego and Kayla M. Angelloz; and two furry companions; Bookie and Toby. A special thanks to the staff at Ferncrest Manor. She will by loved and missed dearly by all.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Funeral Service at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy., Marrero, LA on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 11:00 am. Visitation from 9:30 am until Funeral time. Interment following in Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA.

Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.