Theresa Louella LeMaire Riviere

Theresa Louella LeMaire Riviere passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 in New Orleans, at the age of 84. She is predeceased in death by her beloved husband, John L. Riviere; her parents, Lawrence LeMaire and Ethel Potier LeMaire; and a grandchild, Renee Paroli. She is survived by her children, John L. Riviere, Jr (Barbara), Theresa Pedeaux (Paul), Kathy Gunckel (Tim), and Cynthia Woodle (Rod); grandchildren, Christopher Riviere (Jamie), Matthew Riviere, Ashley Drewes (Eric), Amy Gunckel, Eric Riviere (Shirley), Sarah Tornabene, and Rachael Tornabene; six great grandchildren, Emma, Avery, Sophia, Jace, Brady and Jacob. She was born in Gueydan, LA and came to New Orleans to attend Charity School of Nursing. On one of her bus rides from Gueydan to New Orleans, she met John, the love of her life. She married him and made her move to New Orleans permanent. After raising four children together, and then retiring, Louella and John took up square dancing and traveled the United States as a pastime. She loved working as a registered nurse and helping others.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, September 4, 2020 beginning at 09:00 AM at St. Andrew the Apostle, 3101 Eton St., New Orleans, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30. Interment at Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum, 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com