Hugh and Maureen Howat

Hugh Howat:

Hugh Joseph Howat passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 at the age of 86. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 63 years who passed away shortly after him, Moonyeen “Maureen” McDermott Howat, his loving daughter, Kelley Howat Broussard (Rick), grandson, Richie Broussard (Annie) and great-grandson, Henry Broussard. He is also survived by his sister, Fay Howat Varden (William), his brother Carl Howat (Cheril), and sister-in-law, Judy Howat along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Hazel Howat and brother, Walter Howat.

Hugh was a proud graduate of St. Aloysius High School (Class of 1956). He retired as a civil engineering technician from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District. Prior to his federal career, he worked as a structural draftsman for A.W. Thompson & Associates, consulting engineers. Hugh loved spending time with his wife, family, and friends. He was a generous man and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He enjoyed researching his family genealogy, traveling, working on projects outdoors, M&M’s and walking at Lafreniere Park in Metairie. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the joint Funeral Mass of Hugh and Maureen at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard in New Orleans, on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Louis #3 Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, masses or donations in his name to Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana https://rmhcsla.org/donate/ are preferred.

Maureen Howat:

Moonyeen “Maureen” McDermott Howat, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Hugh Joseph Howat and her parents, John and Clare McDermott. She is survived by her loving daughter, Kelley Howat Broussard (Rick), grandson, Richie Broussard (Annie) and great-grandson, Henry Broussard. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Judy Howat, sister-in-law, Fay Howat Varden (William), her brother-in law, Carl Howat (Cheril), along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Maureen was a graduate of Sacred Heart of Jesus High School and Soule Business College. She worked for many years as the librarian at Our Lady of Divine Providence School. She retired as a secretary from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans. She enjoyed working on her genealogy, playing Scrabble and Wordle, & volunteering with The Friends of the Jefferson Parish Library. Maureen cherished her time spent with her family and friends. She was genuinely kindhearted, patient and caring and always had a smile or kind word to share with others. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the joint Funeral Mass of Maureen and Hugh at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard in New Orleans, on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Louis #3 Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, masses or donations in her name to The Friends of the Jefferson Parish Library https://www.friendsofjeffersonlibrary.org/ are preferred.