Lorraine Evelyn Oubre Sofio Puzzio

Lorraine Evelyn Oubre Sofio Puzzio passed away on Saturday morning February 24, 2018 at the age of 88. Lorraine was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. Lorraine is lovingly remembered by her Sons, Lindsay Sofio (Karen) and Tony Sofio (the late Theresa), as well as her four Grandchildren, Bill Delaney Jr., Chris Sofio Bond (Troy) Aimee Sofio Gibbe (Kristian) and Trey Sofio, and her Great Grandchildren, Ryker Reece Gibbe, and Rowen Patrick Gibbe, who was born on February 22nd, two days prior to her passing. She is predeceased by her mother Idea Kliebert Oubre, her father Gerard Oubre, her husband John Nace Puzzio, her daughter, Pat (Bill Delaney Sr.), as well as her sisters, Bala (Kirby), Nanite (Norris), and Olga, and her brothers Ralph (Frances), Leo (Gloria) and Irving. She is also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was born October 20, 1929 in Garyville, Louisiana moving to New Orleans as a young teen. She attended F. T. Nichols High School, working many years at Zuppardo’s Grocery Store in Gentilly. Lorraine was a resident of the metro New Orleans area for most of her life, last residing after Hurricane Katrina, in Metairie, where she was a parishioner of St. Angela Merici Parish. Special thanks to her Nieces Mary Ann Muller, and Margaret Fluitt, and Nephew Kirby O’Connor, and friend Frances Dierker, who spent many hours with her during her final weeks. Although Lorraine loved to cook, she mostly loved being with and surrounded by family. She epitomized those of her generation. She worked hard, was giving, and loving to all those around her especially her family, with a deep devotion and love of God. Lorraine will be sadly missed by all whom she loved and who loved her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie, La. 70002 on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of mass. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, preferred.