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Edwina Arcement Obituary

Edwina Cook Arcement passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Arcement. Loving mother of Debra Lapeyrouse (Nolan), Donna Deblonde (Hank), Dianne Dauterive (David), Dawn Arceneaux (Donald) and Dana Ricca (Joe). Daughter of the late Edward Cook Sr. and Rose Willhoft Cook. Sister of Doleres C. Ougel and the late Edward Cook Jr. Sister-in-Law of Peggy, Gail and Larry. Proud grandmother of Steven, Duane, Jennifer, Greg, David Jr., Jason, Daniel, Derek, Justin, Emily, Paige, and the late Rachael. Great grandmother of Steven Jr., Jonathan, Carter, Claire, Caroline, Pacey, Brielle, Ava and Gracie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Edwina was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish until 2005 when she relocated to Ponchatoula, LA. She was a member of the AARP Tammanard #5408. Edwina retired from K & B Drugstore where she was employed as an auditor. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Aug. 31 to Sep. 2, 2014.
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I didn't know your Mom personally, Donna, but I know she raised terrific kids -- because you're one of them. She's certainly a beautiful lady. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your entire family. I'm sorry that I couldn't attend her services. I so fully understand this type of loss. I pray for peace and strength for all of you.

September 6, 2014

Sorry for your lost of your Mother my prayers go out to you n your family.

Mary Lang

September 4, 2014

Dear Dianne and sisters, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. Keeping you all in my prayers. Love, Donna

Donna Dauterive

September 4, 2014

I will miss you maw maw. I hope to one day come and see you in heaven. Even though you are still in our hearts and you are not really gone I still feel there is a main peace of our family missing. We all will miss you deeply.

Steven Berry Jr

September 2, 2014

Mom
I don't know how to go on with out you but
I will try. I'm going to miss you so much. You were the backbone of this family. Like I told you we are going to all be ok. We will be ok for WE ARE FAMILY!! Just makes sure to always keep an eye on all of us. We love you and will always miss you,
All Our Love,
Dana Joe and Paige

Dana Ricca

September 2, 2014

Donna, I am sorry got your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Gail Borne

September 2, 2014

Never realized she had five daughters, she had to always have a smile on her face, daughters are like best friends. So sorry for her passing, our deepest condolences and prayers to all you. Kenny and Chris Zimmer

September 1, 2014

To Debbie and all your Sister's and the entire Family, my heartfelt sympathy to all of you on the loss of this amazing Beautiful Lady. Even tho we know she is at peace and wrapped in the arms of Our precious Lord, it doesn't make it any easier for you at this time. My prayers are with you, and I am sending prayers for peace and comfort. God Bless You All.

Patsy Candebat

September 1, 2014

May God Bless her with eternal peace.

Barbara Russo

September 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Praying for the whole family in this time of sorrow,
Barbara and Edwin Russo

Barbara Russo

September 1, 2014

God Bless your entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time especially our good friends Donna and Hank. Charles & Debbie Dodson

September 1, 2014

So sorry you have lost your mother. I see that there are lots of sisters and I'm sure lots of fond memories.

Cynthia Oakley

September 1, 2014

Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God grant her eternal rest.

September 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dolly & Danny

September 1, 2014

My prayers today with you & your family. Love you,Gayle Shelton

September 1, 2014

Diane, My deepest sympathy on the death of your dear Mother. Sorry I will not be able to make the funeral, but I will remember her at Mass tomorrow. God bless you all, Yvonne Spicuzza

September 1, 2014

No other words are fitting than the ones your great granddaughter spoke...you are so lucky because you get to meet Jesus and see the angels. The wisdom of this 6 year old little girl helps us deal with the loss of our maw maw. We know you are smiling down upon us and will help guide us through difficult times. We know you are drinking your coffee in heaven. Eventhough this is a hard time, we are family and will get through this together. You helped to form a bond between our family that is amazing & unique. We will miss you every day. Until we meet again...

Jenni Jacob

September 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carlos and Audrianne Quintana

August 31, 2014

We are sending our deepest sympathy and our prayers to your family. God Bless You.
Joseph and Janet Cervini
AARP #5408

August 31, 2014

The Best Maw Maw and Great Maw Maw anyone could have. It's still hard for some of us to believe you are gone. We all know you are in peace, in a better place, and who was waiting for you. Knowing you are with the one you love gives us comfort.
As the matriarch of this family you will be missed more than you ever know. We have all learned so much from you. No one will measure up to the wonderful, loving, giving, caring, selfless person you always were. You had the biggest devoted heart always putting everyone before you. Thank you for the example and lessons you gave us all. I'm selfishly hoping you can send some magic from heaven and help someone out with the potato salad. All jokes aside our family gatherings won't be the same without you. We all know you'll be smiling down upon us all from heaven. Until we meet again we are hoping to see you in our dreams.
Love always from Steven, Mary, Steven Jr, and Jonathan.

Steven Berry

August 31, 2014

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