Margarita Cuevas

1929 - 2016

Margarita Cuevas obituary, 1929-2016, Westwego, LA

Margarita Cuevas

1929 - 2016

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

Margarita Cuevas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 29, 2016.
Margarita Santos Cuevas entered peacefully into heaven on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband, Renan Cuevas, Sr. of 68 years. A loving mother of Renan Cuevas, Jr. (Patricia "Patty"), Luis Cuevas (Cheryl), Eddie Cuevas (Cindy), Rolando Cuevas, Margarita Cuevas Henning (Chris), Maria Cuevas Barrero (Charles) and Ramon Cuevas (Christine). A proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Carmen Aguilar Santos and Marcos Santos. Preceded in death was her 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Margarita was 87, a native of Merida, Mexico and a resident of Westwego, Louisiana. She enjoyed cooking a mean meal, traveling back home, and spending time with her family and friends.
A private service was held on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral home. Interment will be at a later date. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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Rachelle Jones

January 2, 2017

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.

Rachelle Jones

January 2, 2017

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.

Jalesia Nelson

January 2, 2017

May you and your Family find Peace in this time of Grief. She is now your Guardian Angel.

Lisa Hart And Family

January 2, 2017

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Kevin Calcagno

December 31, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your mother Rolando. May she rest in peace.

Stephanie Walston

December 30, 2016

Sorry for y'alls lost , sending prayers !!!

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