Amy Rose Saucier Buras

Amy Rose Saucier Buras, beloved wife of the late James C. Buras, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 12:11 a.m. at the age of 86. Amy was the loving mother of Michael James Buras (Susan) and grandmother of Julie Buras Cameron (Scott), Jeffrey Michael Buras (Richelle), and Jon Michael Buras (Chantal). She was also the proud and loving great-grandmother to Jade Dyllan Buras and Tristan Michael Buras. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ozias and Amy Rose Saucier and her brother, Elmo Saucier. She has one surviving brother, Gerard Saucier (Rita), as well as many nieces and nephews.

Amy was born in Cottonport in 1925 and lived in Metairie for more than 62 years. She was a parishioner of St. Clement of Rome Church and a member of the Young Elders.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Hospice Associates and especially Bonnie, Rene, and Luisa for the professionalism, care, and kindness to Amy and the family.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Friends and family may visit from 9:30 am until time of services. Interment is in Hope Mausoleum Cemetery following the Funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Welcome Center are preferred. Please send donations to 919 Josephine Street, New Orleans, LA in honor of Amy. Condolences may be offered at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.