Mrs Torisia Gamberella Hotard

Torisia Gamberella Hotard, a beloved and cherished soul, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on March 23, 1930 in Cutoff, LA where she grew up in a home built on faith, resilience, and strong family bonds. Mrs. Hotard was known for her devoted, faithful, and gentle spirit. Her honest and kind-hearted nature, along with her thoughtful demeanor that touched the lives of many.

Mrs. Hotard was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alvin J. "Van" Hotard, Sr., her father, Salvador Anthony Gamberella, her mother, Mary Eve Adams Gamberella, her great grandson, Joshua Anthony Hotard, her son in law Bob Clifford, her sister, Doriana G. Cancienne, and her brothers, Herman, Nolan and Roland "Mike" Gamberella. She is survived by her loving family, including her daughters, Linda Hotard Blanchard, Vanda Hotard Clifford, and Aimee Hotard Waguespack (Gerald); her sons, Brian Joseph Hotard (Katherine) and Alvin J. "Al" Hotard, Jr. (Wendy); her brother, Morris Gamberella; her grandchildren, Lynn B. Veit (Raymond), Steven P. Blanchard (Connie), Robert "Bobby" Clifford (Jessica Renee), Brandon M. Clifford, Brian J. Hotard, Jr. (Diane), David Hotard (Brandy), Connie H. Byrne (Britt), Amanda H. Tate (Jeffrey), Trisha H. Reboul (Danny), Van M. Hotard (Tiffany), Jason P. Hotard (Alexandra), Scott M. Hotard (Lauren), and Gabrielle "Gabi" Waguespack; her great-grandchildren, Ryan Blanchard, Matthew Blanchard, Katherine Blanchard, Robbie Clifford, III, Cameron Hotard, Joshua Paul Hotard, Carlee Hotard, Drew Maturin, Micah Byrne, Logan Tate, Conner Tate, Brock Reboul, Carter Reboul, Emma Trahan, Natalie Reboul, Logan Hotard, and Madison Hotard; and her great-great-grandchildren, Loxley Hebert, Juliette Colley, Kullen Trahan, Laiklyn Trahan, and Hadlee Trahan.

Family was her everything. Her home was a refuge—filled with meals made from the heart, conversations that healed, and prayers whispered over everyone who walked through her door. She didn’t just love her family; she covered them. Her hands were never idle: they cooked, they rocked, they soothed, they wiped tears, they held babies, they reached out to help, and above all… they prayed for us.

In her final days, she continued to give love with the same grace she carried throughout her life. Even in her weakness, she held our hands and reminded us of the strength found in faith and family.

We will miss her warmth, her wisdom, her unwavering devotion, and the feeling of safety her presence brought. The love she poured into all of us will continue to shape our lives forever. Her legacy is not just in the generations who follow her, but in the way she taught us to care for each other, to stay close, and to lead with love.

Mrs. Hotard's gentle and thoughtful presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, located at 146 4th St, Westwego, LA on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM until Mass Time at Church. The committal will take place at Gate Of Heaven Mausoleum, 596 Ave A, Westwego, LA immediatly following services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Marrero, LA.