Uncle John, Steve, Carol, Rosalind, and Byron,

As I had told Carol, Aunt Evelyn was truly a "unique and one of a kind".  I can't help but smile when I think of her.  I can not think of a time I was around her that she didn't have me laughing about something! And Uncle John, I will forever be grateful for you and Aunt Evelyn being here for my Momma after my Dad passed away comforting and keeping her spirits up and then again when Ronny passed. And ya'll did exactly that...she loved being around the two of you and enjoyed her time with ya'll.  Aunt Evelyn was a treasured jewel in our family and I will forever hold her dear in my heart.  
I love you all very much !!
Sandy Kives Cronin

We have fond memories of our beautiful, funny, entertaining, Aunt Evelyn. As children we enjoyed weekend visits and sometimes "sleep overs" at Aunt Evelyn & Uncle John's house. They always made us feel comfortable and safe. She was such a blessing to our family!

I'm sorry for your loss.  May all your precious loving memories of your wife, mother and grandmother sharing love, joy and laughter help get you through the days ahead.

What a wonderful woman she was. Although I didn't know her long, I feel blessed to have known her at all. May she rest in peace.

Well it certainly was a lot of fun knowing Ev over the years. I will miss her, but am glad I can look forward to many more stories from Roz. I loved it when she used to say "They don't need to know all that!," it has become one of my favorite phrases. So sorry for your tremendous loss.

such a lovely woman, each time I saw her it was a pleasure to be around her and her family.  and a lovely couple were those two. Roz, i know you will miss her. my thoughts are with you and your family.

So sorry for your loss.  Will keep you and the family in my prayers during this difficult time.  Just know she is not suffering anymore and is in a better place.

I have only had the pleasure of being in your presence a few times but felt like I knew you a life time.  I could listen to EV stories all day from Roz.  Now my new quote is  "Don't Stud on it"  and every time I say it I will think of you.

I didn't know Evelyn but figure she was a special lady having raised a wonderful daughter like Roz.

Evelyn,
 
I am so profoundly saddened by your passing.  I can, however, rejoice at your arrival in Heaven.  You gave me a lifetime of memories in the many years I've known you.  You were a special person who was loved by everyone.  You were a great mother-in-law and friend.  I will think of you every day.  You will truly be missed.

Byron & family - so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. May God wrap you in His arms at this difficult time and give you peace and comfort. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers...

I first had contact with Evelyn and John Kives in the 1960s. She was my first cousin, daughter of my mother's younger sister: Leonise Marguerite Gautier Holmes and Jasnes John Holmes. Evelyn and John Kives have a daughtwe named Rosalind Kives Maddox, who did an Hebert/Gautier genealogy in 2002 and shared it with enirre family. For this I am especially appreciative.
     The Gautiers moved to New Orleans (from Houma, Louisiana)in 1923, and first settled in at 1022 Royal St. in the French Quarter.
     My condolences to all members of the family.

You were my neighbor and baby sitter and one of the sweetiest ladies ever you will be missed very much by the whole Palmisano family. My thoughts and prayer go out to the Kives family

I met Evelyn and her husband, John Kives, back in the 1960s. We were not necessarily close, but in 2002 I was very surprised by what her daughter, Rosalind Kives Maddox, had done in  supplying us with a full genealogy of the Hebert/Gautier Clan. This is a maternal genealogy, as the Gautiers came to New Orleans in 1923, and first settled at 1022 Royal St. in the French Quarter (Vieux Carre). Her grandmother, Clara Hebert Gautier died in 1927; her grandfather, Henry Clovis Gautier died in 1931. Both were still young and we never did get to know them.
     My condolences to all the members of the family.

We will miss you, Ev, especially your great sense of humor and your entertaining stories! My condolences to the family.

May God bless the Kives family during this difficult time.   Sorry for your loss.

Robin

We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. May Eternal Rest Grant unto her O Lord & may perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

So sorry Byron to you and all the family.

I've loved her, confided in her, and got to eat her amazing cooking for much of my life. She rewarded me with allowing my wedding reception to be held in her beautiful home. Rest in peace, Mrs. Kives. I was/am crazy about you!

My Heart hurts for you loss of such a wonderful person and a precious friends of 44 years, I know she will be missed by all of us .my Prayers are with the family, and Evelyn will always be in my prayers and will always be missed.

Evelyn your gifts of love, humor and understanding will always be treasured. Peace is yours forever.  Our prayers are with John and your family during this difficult time.  Much love, Peggy & Brad Fuselier

So sorry for the lost of ur mom and wife!!

Mr. John, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your precious memories. God bless you. Anna

Mom

Now that you've arrived in Heaven,
And entered through the gates,
Enjoy the beauty of your new home,
And your heavenly family that awaits.

Your mother died when you were seven,
And you felt so afraid and alone,
But now you'll be with her in Heaven,
Resting beside our Savior's throne.

Although we are sad right now,
We will make it through this pain,
Our comfort comes from your final peace,
And that we will all be reunited again.

For those us who are left to mourn,
We have that reassuring grace,
That one day we'll be called home,
Then we'll meet again face to face.

So rest in peace our sweet mother,
We will see you again one day,
We still have to live our journey,
But the good Lord will guide our way.

Written by: Rosalind Kives Maddox in honor of my dear and sweet mother, Evelyn Holmes Kives
March 27, 2014

OBITUARY

Evelyn Theresa Holmes Kives

January 21, 1934 – March 26, 2014

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

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