Lorraine Paternostro Guidry

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile”. Mother Teresa

Lorraine Paternostro Guidry, age 86, returned to God on December 5, 2018. Born in New Orleans, she is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Oristile H. “O.H.” Guidry, III, and her parents, Vincent Paternostro and Mary Collura Paternostro. She was the loving mother of Greg (Cathy), a Justice with the Louisiana Supreme Court; Gavin (Jutana), a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Army, and Gaye (Judge John Molaison), a career educator. She was the proud grandmother of Ellie Guidry, Patrick Guidry, Jackson Molaison, Gavin Guidry, Jr., and Ty Guidry, and great-grandmother of Charles Henry Kitto.

Marrero High’s Homecoming Queen married O.H., her soulmate and lifelong partner. Theirs was a perfect bond of lifelong commitment to each other. She is remembered for her competence as a valued secretary and stenographer at the California Company, and above all, her kindness.

Lorraine was a mother and grandmother of warmth and gentleness, an avid reader of inspirational books, and a classic beauty rooted in deep faith. She never met a stranger and was always interested in people’s stories, triumphs, and struggles.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Rosalie Catholic Church, 601 2nd Avenue, Harvey, LA on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 10:30-11:30am. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Café Hope, 1 Timberlane Drive, Gretna, LA 70056, or visit: www.cafehope.org . The family extends deep gratitude to all who have offered their prayers, thoughts and solace during this trying time.

Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family during this time. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .