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Doris Blanchard Taravella

August 20, 1928 — October 5, 2019

Doris Blanchard Taravella passed away on October 5, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Louis Taravella. Mother of Judy T. Hinchey (late Randy), Marc Taravella (Ann), and Stan Taravella (Maria). Grandmother of Rachel Hinchey (Josh Baudoin), Michael Taravella, Daniel Taravella, Amanda T. deJong (Ryan), and Erin T. Oertling (Ben). Great-grandmother of Lily Treece, Evelyn Taravella, Marcelle deJong, George Oertling, and Julien deJong. Daughter of the late Aremeney Blanchard and Agnes Portier Blanchard. Sister of Herschel Blanchard (late Lois), Gilbert Blanchard (Pat), Gerald Blanchard (Carol), Shirley Bowers (late Bartley “Buddy”), Joyce Landry (late Raymond), and Barbara Pouwels (Kenneth). Age 91 years, a lifelong resident of Gretna, and most recently Algiers, LA. She will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Special thanks and gratitude to the staff of the Suites at Algiers Point for their loving care during her final days.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11 AM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9 AM until 11 AM. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .
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