Nyanza Rowe Cacibauda, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the age of 70. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Clyde Rowe; her sister, Sharon Rowe Parker. Nyanza is the loving mother of Leon Cacibauda Jr., Michael Cacibauda Sr. (Raelyn) and Jason Cacibauda. She is the devoted grandmother of Anthony Cacibauda, Michael Cacibauda Jr., Georgette Toups, Ryan “R.J” Toups Jr. and Ethan Toups. She is also survived by her niece, Beth Parker Matus; her nephew, Mark Parker; the father of her children, Leon Cacibauda Sr.; other family and friends. Nyanza will be forever remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. Private family interment at a later date.