Grace Costales

Grace Costales, 77, passed away on Friday, Dec 6, 2019 in her home surrounded by her children and husband. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John Vincent Costales, and children: Tommy Costales (Teena), Julie Costales, Joyce Peterson (Keith), Jenny "Carol" Vallot, Magaly "Maggie" Aviles-Costales, Ana "Liz" Dufrene (Grant),18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her children Patsy Costales Landry, Johnny Patrick Costales and grandchildren Lisa Pfaff Crosby and John Patrick Costales. Grace was born in Guatemala City and came to the US in 1962. She worked as a teacher in New Orleans for several years before retiring. She enjoyed making crafts and cooking for her large family. Her faith, love for teaching and compassion for others is something that we will all miss. Our mother's wishes were to have a family visitation to be held at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey on Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019, from 6 pm - 7 pm. Regular visitation will be from 7 pm - 9 pm Wednesday, and Thursday, Dec 12, 2019, from 10 am - 1 pm. followed by the Funeral Service at 1pm. She will be buried at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .