Name: Visitation for Myrna Ruiz Malveaux
Start: 2018-04-27T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc.

Myrna Ruiz Malveaux passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was the devoted and loving wife of Floyd J. Malveaux, nurturing and motivating mother of Suzette, Suzanne, Courtney and Greg Malveaux, proud grandmother of Nailah, Bennett, Jacob, Richard, Gabriel, and Soleil, and generous friend and colleague to many. A native of New Orleans, Myrna's "joie de vivre" or full-on embrace of life's joys was consummate. Her effervescent personality, nurturing nature, and service touched many. A retired Early Childhood Educator and holder of a Master's degree, she played a significant role in molding the character and developing the minds of hundreds of young children. She contributed to disaster relief efforts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, gave back to her community church, St. John the Evangelist, and inspired those battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Also, she was armed with a strong faith in God and is well-known for her generous and non-judgmental support of family, friends, and oftentimes strangers. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc., 5555 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045 on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 4pm to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 28, 10:00am, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at Wildelake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the "Myrna Ruiz Malveaux Endowed Scholarship in Early Childhood Education" at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans or in her name to an ALS organization (http://webdc.alsa.org) of your choice. To sign the guestbook online please visit, www.witzkefuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 19 to Apr. 25, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Myrna Malveaux

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17 Entries

Beverly & Ronald Anderson

May 13, 2018

Floyd, Suzette, Suzanne, Courtney, Grey, and Family,
You have provided a wonderful example of family love and support to our dear Myrna, and as such you have been an inspiration to all of us. May God continue to keep you in His care.

Selina/Melven McKendall

April 29, 2018

Our deepest to Floyd and all of her family and friends. Myrna was such a sweet and giving person. We remember our trips to visit and as a result, a lasting bond was formed. Myrna and Floyd were a pleasure to spend time with. She is with her God now.

trudy de mesme

April 28, 2018

Floyd and family
ya'll our deepest sympathy you all were like family my mom and dad Lorraine and Mackie De Mesme welcomed your family into ours seeing that we are all from New Orleans your family will always be in our prayers
from my family to yours with Love

Trudy DeMesme

May God bless you all

my married name is Trudy Mitchell

Ann Porche

April 26, 2018

My deepest condolences to you and your family as you celebrate a life well lived by your beloved Myrna.

Ann Fields Chambers

April 25, 2018

Dear Malveaux Family,

My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Love and prayers from my entire family are with all of you.
Fondly,
Ann

Karen Malveaux Joy

April 25, 2018

Dearest Floyd and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Myrna. She touched our lives in ways we will never forget. We love her so much and all of you. Sadie Malveaux, Herb, Karen, Ronald, Delisa and all of our families.

April 24, 2018

PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF DEAR MYRNA. SOUNDS LIKE SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME..

C.P.,LA.

April 24, 2018

Beloveds, how comforting it is to know that although Myrna has passed on, God is keeping her in his memory because she is precious in his eyes. Psalm116:15

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Jane Lowry

April 23, 2018

I wish I had known her but know that she was an amazing person and mother to have raised such a remarkable family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Curtis Graves

April 22, 2018

Myrna was a wonderful person. Floyd, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I will be in NOLA and can't make to the service. Love to all of you.
Curtis Graves.

Vanue Lacour, Jr.

April 21, 2018

A very kind and caring person; she will be deeply missed. I was an XU Freshman classmate of Myrna and will always remember her for her wonderful personality and friendship. May her soul rest in peace.

April 21, 2018

My deepest condolence to the family. May you find comfort in knowing your dear love one is safe in Gods memory.

Theophile & Evelyne Cook

April 21, 2018

Our condolences to your family. May God bless you with peace and comfort during this difficult times. Your families are in our prayers.

April 20, 2018

My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,

Roxanne Burley

April 16, 2018

So wonderful, kind, compassionate, thoughtful, and most of all easy to love!

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