Russell James Viering

Russell James Viering departed this life on Thursday April 24, 2020 due to the Covid-19 virus. Russell was born in New Orleans on April 27, 1948 and was the beloved son of the late H. Paul Viering Jr. and the late Pearl Hauffe Viering. Brother of Carroll Viering Hourcade, Paulette Viering Carlin, Stephen Paul Viering, and the late Eric Viering. Uncle to Amy Hourcade Schmidt, Jennifer Nieves Hanson, Melissa Viering, Benjamin Viering, Melanie Viering, and the late Stephen Charles Viering. Russell is also survived by several cousins and other family members who loved him. Russell was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and later enlisted in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War era in the 70’s serving stateside as an Aeromedical Specialist. After completion, Russell worked in the private sector as Nursing Assistant, then pursued and earned Bachelor of Science degree in Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas in Austin. Russell loved photography but his passion in life was the Catholic religion, with highlights being a pilgrimage to Medjugorje in 1989 and to Fatima in 2017. Donations to Catholic Charities in lieu of flowers. ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR THEIR FACE MASK DURING VISITATION AND SERVICE. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Monday, May 4, 2020 from 3PM until 4PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 4PM. Private Interment will be in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell.