Helen Rodriguez Carpenter, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, A.J Carpenter Jr.; her parents, Joseph and Teresa Rodriguez; her siblings, Forrest Rodriguez, Clare Rodriguez and Virgil Rodriguez. Helen is the beloved mother of Jan Mitchell (Guy), Scott Carpenter, Terri Giraud (Charlie), Alex Carpenter III (Camille) and Matt Carpenter. She is the devoted grandmother of Jamie McDonald (Chris), Aaron Mitchell (Lauren Ogelsby), Laura Savoie, Robbie Mitchell, Rachel Thriffiley (Michael), Rebecca Best (Sam), Rene Liu (Peter), Tony Giraud, Robyn Giraud, A.J. Carpenter IV and Melissa Carpenter. She is the loving great grandmother of Finley, Paxton, Dexter, Quinn, Maleah, Collin, Conner, William and Caroline. She is the beloved sister-in-law of Althea Gernard. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, March 23, 2018 beginning at 8:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph C atholic Church, 610 6th Street, Gretna, LA. Interment McDonough Cemetery, Gretna. Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA. in charge of arrangements.