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Joyce Reichert Obituary

REICHERT Joyce Stigler Reichert entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Louis E. Reichert for 71 years. Loving mother of Joann Ponthier (Wayne), Deborah Reeves (Ronnie), and Nadine Couture. Daughter of the late Louis and Florence Stigler. Sister of the late Louis, Alton, Roy, Earl and Raymond Stigler and Mary Martorana. Grandmother of Henry Castagnetta, Jr., Chad , Aimee and Aaron Couture, Tavis Piattoly (Lindsey) and the late Craig Castagnetta. Great-grandmother of Brandon, Brendan, and Henry III Castagnetta, Nicholas Losch, Malorie Nunez, and Grace Piattoly. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joyce was a native of New Orleans and a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 41 years and Slidell, LA for the past 12 years. She was the former owner of Reichert's Family Shoe Store in Chalmette, LA. Special thanks to attorney Wayne McDougal, registered nurses Barry and Brigitte Bankston, Chaplain Leon Dunn, certified nursing assistant Monica Borne, Louisiana Home Care and Feliciana Hospice. Relatives, friends, employees of the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, Justice of the Peace and Constable Association and the New Orleans Police Department are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue Street, Chalmette, LA 70043, on Sunday, July 21, 2013 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM and on Monday, July 22, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 19 to Jul. 21, 2013.

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Donna Verdi Knight

July 26, 2013

Our family's deepest sympathy to you all at this time. We did not know until after the services were held, or we would have attended. I remember Ms. Joyce very well from my childhood and she was always kind and welcoming. Our families have not seen each other for a long time but you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Remember she is always with you, and you will see her again.

Judith Johnson

July 24, 2013

You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. I hope yall are doing well as can be expected knowing that she is now at peace and walking on those golden streets.

MYRTY Alfonso

July 23, 2013

Sorry I could be a the service for your Mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Our faith tells us we will see each other again on the other side. And I'm sure her family members were there to greet her. Be strong for your dad it's hard when your partner passes. May God Bless and Angels Protect, MYRTY Alfonso and Willard Guillot

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July 21, 2013

To the Reichart family. My thoughtslove and prayers tn your family. Loui,e Joyce will always be by your side

Carol Girard (Tavan)

July 21, 2013

Joann,Deborah,Nadine I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. It's been many years since I've seen her, but I've thought of her often. I enjoyed many good times with her, your Dad and all of you. You will all be in my prayers.

July 21, 2013

AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT PASSING OF YOUR MOM. SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE SHES AT PEACE HAPPY. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE YOU IN SPRIT AD WILL ALWAYS GUIDE YOU IN YOUR WHEN YOU NEED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO MR LOUIE, DEBBIE, JOANN AND NADAINE ALL MY LOVE TO YA''

TRISH TAVAN

July 21, 2013

JOANN, DEBBIE, NADINE
I AM SADDEN TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF AUNT JOYCE. I KNOW SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HER. YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I KNOW SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND ENJOYING A REUNION WITH HER LOVED ONES.

Mary Ann Perez

July 20, 2013

Dear JoAnn and Nadine ,
I'am so sorry about the loss of your mom. I know how sad you are at this time. I understand that see has been sick for a while. God seems to know when is the right time too call home his children. My god be with you and you will rejoice in the time you had with her. God bless you and keep the rest of the family safe.

Miss CC

July 19, 2013

God Bless You All

Cheryl P.Buras

July 19, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

REV. DR. LILLIAN HENDERSON-ALEXANDER

July 19, 2013

SIS. JOANN AND BRO. WAYNE AND FAMILY,
YOU ALL HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, AND EMPATHY, OVER THE DEPARTURE OF YOUR DEAR MOTHER.
LOVE IS A UNIVERSAL SPIRIT, AND LOVE HAVE BONDED YOU TO YOUR LOVED ONE FOREVER.
MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IS KNOWING HOW MUCH YOU WERE LOVED BY YOUR MOTHER.
MAY YOU ALSO KEEP HER CLOSE TO YOUR HEART IN MEMORY OF THE GOOD TIMES.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR BROKEN HEART TO BE HEALED.
LOVE ALWAYS IN JESUS CHRIST,
YOUR ARMY OF GOD SPIRITUAL WARFARE CHURCH FAMILY

July 19, 2013

Joann,Deborah,Nadine I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. It's been many years since I've seen her, but I've thought of her often. I enjoyed many good times with her, your Dad and all of you. You will all be in my prayers.

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