Laura Uhl Stefani

Laura Uhl Stefani, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at the age of 57. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Felicia and Carlo Ditta and Beryl Uhl and Frances Uhl. She is the beloved mother of Ellie Stefani and Maddie Stefani. She is the loving daughter of Lillian and John Uhl. She is the cherished sister of Eugenia Uhl, and Rachel LaNasa (Philip). She is also survived by her nieces, Lucy Moore and Nina LaNasa; her nephew, Jake LaNasa; her loyal fur baby, Stella; other family and friends. She was a kind and generous woman who knew no strangers. Her warm and humorous personality will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Laura earned a Bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s Dominican College and a Master’s degree in International Relations from American University in Washington, D.C. She loved and was proud of her work as a consultant, congressional aide, and lobbyist on Capital Hill, and for FEMA in New Orleans. An avid gardener, she enjoyed reading, and was passionate about European and Native American history. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, beginning at 8:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM all at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 610 6th St., Gretna, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the SPCA or charity of choice. Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. in charge of arrangements.