Margaret Ulmer Colomb

The family of Margaret Mary Ulmer Colomb is saddened to announce her passing on November 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late C. Earl Colomb Jr. Born on November 19, 1930, she was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, and following Hurricane Katrina, St. Tammany Parish.
Margaret was the proud mother of six children. She is survived by five of her children: C. Earl Colomb III, Margaret Shelton (James), Michael Colomb, Barbara Collura (Steve), and Robert Colomb (Wendy), and daughter-in-law, Pauline Colomb. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren: C. Earl Colomb IV, Alexandre Polito (Chris), David Colomb Jr. (Jenny), Scott Colomb, Nicole Miceli (Travis), Victoria Colomb, Elizabeth Carruth (Caleb), Stephen Collura Jr. (AnneMarie), Andrew Collura (Amanda), Allyson Colomb, Caroline Colomb, and Robert Colomb Jr.; 15 great-grandchildren: Dalton (Miriam), Dylan, and Michael Polito, Naomi, Korynn, Owen, Vivienne, and John Colomb, Dominic and Demi Miceli, Malachi Carruth, Martin and Meryl Collura, Clay and Mason Collura; and one great-great-grandchild, Henry Polito. She is also survived by loving sisters-in-law: Shirley Ulmer, Sylvia Colomb Von Behren, and Shirley Colomb Clausing (Donald); and many nieces and nephews.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, C. Earl Colomb Jr.; parents, Odile and David Ulmer; her son, David Colomb Sr.; her grandson, Adrian Shelton; her siblings, David, Donald, and Ronald Ulmer, and Doris Gamble; her daughter-in-law, Alexis Colomb; and her in-laws, Mary and C. Earl Colomb Sr.
Margaret was Valedictorian for the 1948 Class at Redemptorist Catholic High School for girls in New Orleans. She was a lifelong avid reader and loved nothing better than a good book. She also enjoyed gardening and could often be found tending to her beautiful flowers that brought her great joy.
Margaret was employed for many years and immensely enjoyed working alongside her husband, Earl, in the family real estate business, C. Earl Colomb Realtor.
Margaret was a member of the School Board at Our Lady of Prompt Succor for many years. She also served in the ladies' auxiliary for the Okeanos Carnival Club.
Margaret never met a stranger and had a unique gift for making everyone feel welcome. Her gentle nature and southern charm endeared her to all who had the pleasure of being in her company. Modeling so clearly what it means to love and care for family, Margaret was unconditionally devoted and loved all with her whole heart. She will be greatly remembered and cherished as the best mother and grandmother. She was always there when needed most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance.
Margaret was a devout Catholic who drew great strength and peace from the Lord. She attended retreat for 50 plus years at the Cenacle on the Lake Retreat House, having attended the first time with her mother. She embodied the Catholic ideal of motherhood, offering a living example of faith and love within her home. Her love and kindness will forever be etched in our hearts.
Margaret's family would like to thank all of the caregivers who showed so much love and kindness to their mother.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass to be held at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church, located at 923 Josephine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. A visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery No. 1. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Cenacle on the Lake Retreat House. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com