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Gay Ficaro Leland

April 13, 1941 – April 6, 2026
Obituary of Gay Ficaro Leland
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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

Gay Ficaro Leland passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on April 13, 1941, and was a resident of Metairie, Louisiana

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Gaetano Ficaro.

She is survived by her loving husband, Henry M. Leland, her children, Guy H. Leland (Wendy W. Leland) and Rhen L. de Lanzac (Kraig S. de Lanzac), and grandchildren, Mallory D. Aaron (Nicholas A. Aaron), Braden S. de Lanzac and James P. Leland.

Mrs. Leland graduated from Mount Carmel Academy and attended Dominican College. She worked at Rothschild Pediatrics/Ochsner for Kids for 25 years. She loved cooking, gardening, and reading, but her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her beautifully warm smile.

The Leland family would like to express a special thanks to the medical staff at Southern Grace Hospice for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Joseph Abbey or Brother Martin High School.

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