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Amalia De Matamoros Obituary

Amalia Vasquez De Matamoros, 98, passed away in Metairie, Louisiana on May 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Macario Daniel and Tomasa Vasquez; husband, Gabino Matamoros Cruz; daughter, Teresina Matamoros; six brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Yolanda Johnson (Edgardo Rabel), Sandra Matamoros and Brenda Pisano (the late James); grandchildren, Melissa Godwin (Steven Ray), Christopher David Johnson (Tina), Andrew Pisano and Angela Maria Pisano; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Danielle, Jessica and Jennivee; great great-grandchild, Bentley Rich-Avant; and a host of nieces and nephews. She accepted Christ as her savior and was involved with the work of God throughout her life. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother; a sweet and Godly Lady. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the interment will follow the funeral service at All Saints Mausoleum. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 25 to May 28, 2018.
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Sorry for your great loss, may GOD'S loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 51:17

May 27, 2018

Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And of because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

May 26, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

May 22, 2018

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