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Giselle and Shelby,
Just heard today the sad news of your Mother's passing. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Mama Doris is now an Angel in Heaven. She was the sweetest lady and warm and loving neighbor.
I will keep her in my prayers.
Angela Leon
March 06, 2026 | Metairie, LA | Neighbor
Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to Giselle and family, may God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Scharmaine Benn
March 06, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Coworker
My you R.I.P
Kevin Guesnon
March 06, 2026 | Slidell, LA | Friend
To Giselle and Shelby you have my most deepest condolences eternal God rest in peace grant unto Doris O'Lord let your perpetual light shine upon Doris may Doris soul and the souls the faithful departed through the mercy of God RIP
Dolores Toomer Smith
March 06, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
May God wrap His Comforting Arms Around the Family during this time of bereavement.
Lawrence M. Keys
March 05, 2026 | Friend
Giselle and Shelby, sending you love, prayers and a spiritual hug from afar. Your Mother was loved by many. You were truly blessed to have her in your lives for so long. Daw Daw had the spirit of an angel. Calm soothing and comforting to all she met. Prayers you will be reunited in glory.
Brenda Peters
March 05, 2026 | Pensacola, FL | Friend
Aunt Doris you will forever be Missed and LOVED by your niece Trish
Tricia Morris
March 04, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Family
My condolences to the family. Rest on my friend, former coworker
Melva Lain
March 04, 2026 | New Orleans, LA
Dot was always user friendly kept a smile on your face and joy in your heart a true angel.
Kermit Francis
March 04, 2026 | LA | Friend
Doris Mary Morris Orticke
Doris Mary Morris Orticke, of New Orleans, La, entered her eternal home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 91. Doris was the daughter of the late Daniel and Maude Morris. She is survived by her children, Giselle and Shelby (Cheryl) Orticke; grandchildren, Juwan (Darice) and Brandon Orticke; Danielle and Norwood Morris III, one great-granddaughter, Jade, one sister, Edith Reimonenq, and close cousin/sister, Gwen Bouligny. Doris will also be foundly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, and many extended family members. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Orticke, her siblings; Eunice Robertson, Olga Dorothy, Betty and Cleo Morris, Norwood, Sr. Donald, Sr, Alvin, and Gerald Morris. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 5621 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, La 70122 at 11:00 a.m on Friday, March 6, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. in charge (504) 522-2525.
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