Leah Durkes Esteve

Leah Durkes Esteve went to meet her Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Esteve. Mother of Mary E. Prochaska (Randy) of Baton Rouge, Michelle E. Rodi (Dwayne) of Austin, TX, and Joseph B. Esteve, Jr. (Vanessa) of Baton Rouge. Grandmother of Meagan Salinas (Scott), Amanda Prochaska (Cody), Lauren Heaney (Preston), and Brandon Rodi. Daughter of the late Leah Schroder and David F. Durkes. Sister of David W. Durkes.
Leah was a parishioner at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal #2165 and the Rosary Group. Leah retired from Entergy Corporation after more than 30 years of service.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation at Mothe Funeral Homes, 1300 Vallette Street, New Orleans, LA on Monday evening, February 17, 2020 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Holy Name of Mary Church, 500 Eliza Street, New Orleans, LA from 10:00 until 11:00. Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Interment St. Bartholomew Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Youlanda Lambert and Chi’tara Ussin, Mom’s Angels, for their wonderful care and friendship.
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