Name: Celebration of Life for Reverend Velvet Rieth
Start: 2017-01-06T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-07T02:00:00.000Z
Location: L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home

Reverend Velvet Rieth, 62, of Metairie, passed from this life into the next on January 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born to John and Dorothy West on November 15, 1954, in New Orleans, LA. Velvet is survived by her husband of 25 years, Gilbert Rieth, Jr.; children, Jason Jaume, Jessica Jaume, India West (Alfredo) and Brendan Conlay (Austin); grandchildren, Colleen, Jason Jr., Amanda, Bailee & Luke Jaume, Chloe Jaume, Jasmin & Francesco Marciano, Riley & Jackson Conlay; great grandchildren, Reese Emersyn, Madden James & Vda Renee; sisters, Dorinda, Debbie & Desiree; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. Velvet was the founding High Priestess of the Covenant of the Pentacle Wiccan Church (CPWC) in Metairie, LA. Throughout her life she mentored countless people in the Craft. She chose to celebrate her sabbat rituals in public settings, in order to demonstrate the true nature of Wicca rituals to the general public. She was a champion of women's rights and created prison ministries throughout the U.S. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Velvet's name to the charity of your choice, or perform a random act of kindness. A memorial celebration will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at LA. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062. To view and sign the online guest book please visit www.muhleisen.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Velvet Rieth

Sponsored by L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home.

33 Entries

Barbara Garb

February 10, 2018

I only just found out yesterday about the loss of this wonderful woman. I met her years ago at a public ritual when I first stepped onto this path. Over the years I studied and moved out of state. I turned to her for advice when seeking a new teacher . I followed it and just a few years ago I attained my fourth degree,,,,,I owe my first tentative steps to this wonderful person. I am sorry to hear that we have lost her and my heart goes out to all who felt the pain of loosing this dear lady. Velvet you and your work will live on in the lives of those you touched.

Sheryl St. Germain

January 9, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear this. Velvet was one of my dearest friends in elementary and high school and greatly influenced my own thought and development as a caring woman and writer. I will cherish her memory and the last time we saw each other and spoke last year. Much love.

Kerry Anzalone

January 8, 2017

Dear Gil, Brendan and family, I was so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Susan Volpi

January 7, 2017

In this time of sadness may you find comfort in your friends and family, with caring thoughts, Love, volpi's & gabriel's

Gerry Ramagos

January 7, 2017

I`m so very sorry for your loss.

Terri Rippy

January 7, 2017

What is remembered lives.You will be remember by me. As well as all the road trips in rev.jewels to visit the inmates and teach. It was a great way to learn all that I did. See you in the next life. Terri, Wally, Maile.

January 6, 2017

So sorry for your loss.
David and Paula Biewer

Teri Vermillion

January 6, 2017

Perfect Love, Perfect Trust. Until we meet again.

January 6, 2017

I love you Aunt Velvet. Xxoo-dix

Catherine Hammel

January 6, 2017

My deepest condolences to Velvet's family . Even as children I knew Velvet would go on to do great things in life, and she did. Although life took us on different paths thru the years I did see her occasionally. Taken from this world much too soon but her spirit will continue to live on.

Thomas Normand

January 5, 2017

Dance your dance and sing your song for we shall all share in perfect love and perfect trust again...

Thomas Normand

January 5, 2017

I remember the first time I reached out to you when I started my journey, and though I was in prison at the time, you showed me the many wonderful ways to be free. Together we opened Circles where no one wanted them, but we fought the fights and won. You blessed me in so many ways, and I still have the proud memories of when you initiated me. You touched so many with your heart and wit, and blessed all with your compassion and love. Blessed Be

January 5, 2017

Farewell, we bid you, on your way to Summerland. You were wonderful. You will be missed.
-- O'Gaea and Canyondancer

Frank and Phyllis Marciano

January 5, 2017

Our love and thoughts go out to you India, Alfredo, Jasmin and Francesco so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to Velvet's entire family as well. May she be in eternal peace now.

Jasmin Marciano

January 5, 2017

Forever in my heart and memories I love you so much grandma v until we meet again my angel

Ty Siddiqui

January 5, 2017

I love calling her a Warrior Witch, because it fits what I knew of her so perfectly. I never knew her to back down from any fight, and she was always fighting for her community, for her coven, for minorities, for the poor and disenfranchised, etc. She was an inspiration, and her loss will be felt by me and many others, even if they only connected with her briefly.

Najah Lightfoot Bagley

January 5, 2017

Prayers, blessings, peace and comfort to Rev. Velvet's family. Light, beauty and grace to her eternal spirit.
I will always remember the graciousness and hospitality she showed me. Blessed Be.

Leslie Morantine

January 5, 2017

Once in a lifetime, if we're lucky, someone comes into your life and changes you from your core, for the better, and makes you a stronger and happier woman/man. That person is you, Velvet. You to me were Goddess incarnate and you taught me to see Goddess within myself. I love you dearly and I will always, always honor your memory. I miss you so much already, especially your wit and wisdom. You were a force to be reckoned with.
Until we meet again,
Your sister witch

Tish Owen

January 4, 2017

Blessings and peace to her family. I am sorry for your loss

Rayven Michaels

January 4, 2017

A colorful and caring soul. A bright flame gone out way too soon. Blessings in Summerland and blessings to all who knew and loved her. To her family and loved ones, may her memories ever bring comfort in your heart.

Duane Marshall

January 4, 2017

Velvet came to Kansas City twice to spend time with us. She spoke at Pagan Pride 2004 and when I went to pay her for the travel cost she told me to give the moeny to the Charity we were working for. That year I think it was a domestic intervention center.

Later she brought Bucklands Museum to Heartland to put it on display.

We talked from time to time about the NOLA community and her working with other groups of other faiths. She told me we were all children of the Gods and she just wanted to help.

Rest well Velvet. I love you and we will see each other again someday.

Pamela Anderson

January 4, 2017

Sing and dance in the Summerlands, hon. Rest is not for you. Song and revelry suit you best. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. May we be even half as strong as you were on your path. Gael Bannaght, Velvet.

Love and respect,
Weavr
Elder, SPIRAL (Serving Pagans In Religion And Life)
Middle Tennessee

Cynthia Jurkovic

January 4, 2017

I met Vel in 1998 at Celebrating the Goddess. Our lives intersected regularly for many years. I admired so many things about her and truly felt a strong connection with her. My love goes out to her and to her family. She touched the lives of everyone she met. Blessed Be Velvet...
Cynthia Jurkovic
Prs-H Lyceum of the Sacred Spiral
and Lucidian Music
Ft. Walton Bch., FL

Carol Garr

January 4, 2017

Your great works will live on, and honor your memory. May the Goddess hold you close as you journey on to new adventures. Blessed Be.

January 4, 2017

Brendan Conlay

January 4, 2017

I love you mom.

Lynda Harvey

January 4, 2017

My name is Lynda Harvey and I remember Velvet and her openess and love of life. She struck me as a free spirit who loved her children. We lived in the same small apartment complex and she used to get crayfish and we would open a giant plastic bag in the back throw those crayfish on them and just enjoy the evening and talk. She enjoyed reading and poetry and was just an amazing open, lovely person.Life happened and we didn't keep in touch but I have a warm place in my heart.for her. My prayers go out to her children and family. You will be missed but the memories are with us, you will never be forgotten...

Michael Diaczynsky

January 4, 2017

You will be greatly missed. I love you to the moon and back. Until we meet again.

Manon Williams

January 4, 2017

I was known as Cerianna in CPWC in the late 90s/early 2000s. You will be dearly missed:(

Stephanie Stanton

January 4, 2017

I cannot imagine life without you my dear friend. You have left an indelible mark on this Earth and on the hearts of those of us fortunate enough to have known you. May your journey be swift and sweet.

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