Sarah Goins Laguna

She attended Abilene Christian University, where she majored in Education, worked in the school cafeteria, and was a member of the Texas Club.

In 1956, Sarah married Albert Laguna, and they moved to Dallas, where their four children were born. In 1968, the company Albert was working for relocated the family to New Orleans, where Albert and Sarah became lifelong, active members of the Hickory Knoll Church of Christ.

Sarah supported Albert in his ministry as a gospel preacher and in his secular work in the fire protection industry. She served with him as he preached the gospel in South Louisiana and when he went on mission trips to Argentina, Honduras, Panama, the San Blas Islands, and the Philippines.

Sarah was a homemaker, bible school teacher, and Kindergarten Teacher at the Hickory Knoll Church of Christ School. She also served as Secretary and Treasurer of Merit Sprinkler Company.

Sarah was a godly woman, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life and 51-year marriage provided a loving foundation for her family and a hopeful example to everyone around her.

She will be remembered for her kindness, her love of sweets, and her bright smile.

Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 90, Sarah Laguna woke up in heaven. She was the loving mother of Gary (Victorine) Laguna, Randy (Jacqueline) Laguna, Alan (Gina) Laguna, and Cynthia (Darrell) Hutson. Grandmother of Holly Laguna Christensen, Ryan Laguna, Elise Laguna, Alexis Laguna, Lauren Laguna, Haley Hutson MaCrady, Hope Hutson, and Hayden Hutson. Great-grandmother of Gillyan Christensen Stone, Kendall Christensen Pentecost, Lola Christensen, Naomi Laguna, Gwyneth Laguna, and Maddison Mire. Great-Great Grandmother to Jack Stone.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Laguna, her parents, Claude and Stella Goins, and her siblings Delbert Goins, Mildred Goins Harrison, and Helen Goins.

On Friday, November 21, 2025, relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at the Hickory Knoll Church of Christ at 2201 Hickory Avenue in Harahan, Louisiana. Viewing will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Funeral Services will follow with the burial at the Garden of Memories Cemetery at 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, Louisiana.