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Velma Naquin Dufrene

April 21, 1928 — April 8, 2020

Velma Naquin Dufrene passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020 at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Dewey Antoine Dufrene for 60 years and the loving mother of Ronald Dufrene, Sr. (Kathy), Gail Heflin (Billy), Dale Calamusa (Marchion), Donna Orgeron (CJ) and the late Donald Dufrene. Velma was a proud grandmother of 3 generations of grandchildren. Later in life, she found love again in her lifelong friend, the late Emmett Encardes. She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters and is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Velma was born in Delta Farms, LA in 1928 to the late Olidia and Lawrence Naquin, Sr. She grew up in Cut Off and relocated to Westwego in 1951, where she resided for nearly 70 years. She was an avid bowler and a well-known patron of Westside Bowling Alley. She possessed a competitive spirit and loved fishing, camping, dancing and playing cards, Bingo, Yahtzee and Scrabble. She was creatively gifted and enjoyed sharing her many talents with others over several generations, especially through crocheting blankets for those she loved. Due to our current extenuating circumstances, Velma’s immediate family will attend a private memorial service. We ask that those who wish to express their condolences do so at mothefunerals.com. The family thanks you kindly for your understanding, support and compassion. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family this most difficult time.
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