Karen LaNasa Madere

Karen LaNasa Madere passed away unexpectedly Saturday March 28th, 2020 at the age of 66. She was born to the late James Thomas LaNasa, Sr. and Joyce Guidry LaNasa on March 25th, 1954. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy, class of 1972. She received her real estate license and worked for her father’s company, LaNasa Realty, for over 15 years. Karen recently retired from her job at Talbot Realty Group, where she worked for the last 15 years. She was a loyal and extremely hard worker. She was also a devout Catholic and often visited St. Patrick’s Church while working downtown. She was enjoying her retirement by making new friends and taking classes at the New Orleans People Program as well as completing small renovations to her beautiful home that she shared with her husband.

She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, daughter and sister, aunt, and friend to many. Karen loved to garden and visit with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, James Thomas LaNasa, Sr. and her brother in law Fred Scheerle. She is survived by the love of her life, Joel Madere, to whom she was married to for 24 years; her two sons, Todd Tournillon (Anjanette) and Jason Tournillon (Carrie); her six grandchildren, Josh, Brooke, Mia, Luca, Joel, and Leo; her mother, Joyce LaNasa; her sisters Linda Scheerle, Peggy Barrios (David), Bonnie LaNasa, Jennifer Evans (Kurt), Julie Behlar (Brian); her brother James Thomas LaNasa, Jr. (Toni), numerous nieces and nephews, the extended Madere family, and friends.

At Karen’s request, no formal services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the New Orleans People Program or St. Patrick’s Church.

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