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Eliska Lauricella Spera

Eliska Spera Obituary

SPERA Eliska Lauricella Spera passed away on May 7, 2012 at her son's home. She was born October 1, 1924. Mrs. Spera was a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA and a parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was the wife of the late Peter J. Spera, Sr. Beloved mother of Peter J. Spera, Jr. and John P. Spera, Sr. Mother-in-law of Deborah B. Spera and Joyce S. Spera. Eliska was the loving and devoted Gram to her grandchildren: Katina, Angela, Peter III (Meghan), Melissa and John Paul Jr. Spera, and Bronwyn G. Romano and Rebecca Gates. She was affectionately known as everyone's favorite "Aunt Liska" by many generations of nieces and nephews of the Spera & Lauricella families especially Jacqueline L. (Lester, Sr.) Cambre and Mary R. (Mark) Gates and her godchild Janet I. (Jerry) Putfark. She was predeceased by her father and her mother - Frank and Rebecca Rawle Lauricella, her three sisters - Melanie L. (Stanley) Reaney, Nina L. (Calvin) DeNoux, Audretta L. (Amos, Sr.) Oelking, and her five brothers: Carroll, Frank (Vernell), Louis (Mary Grace), Robert (Penny) & Kenneth Lauricella. Her remaining sister-in-law, Lois Lauricella also survives Eliska. Eliska lived a long, blessed life. Her greatest pleasure was to be surrounded by her family and friends. Eliska was formerly employed by the City of Gretna. In her retirement, she was very active in the St. Joseph's Women's Club. She enjoyed going to lunch, especially with her dear friends, Lavergne Cooper and Inez Harguettes. The family would like to add a special thanks to the nurses of Heart of Hospice and Xuan Vo - dedicated friend and caretaker. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expwy. Harvey, LA 70058 on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM, Rosary at 7:30 PM by the St. Joseph's Women's Club. Thursday, May 10, 2012 visitation at ST. JOSPEH'S CHURCH, 610 6th Street, Gretna, LA 70053 8:00 AM-10:00 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Internment will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Jude Community Center, 400 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 or memorial Masses at St. Joseph's Church, 610 6th Street, Gretna, LA 70053 in loving memory of our Mother and Grandmother. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 8 to May 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Eliska Spera

18 Entries

Ally

May 19, 2012

To Peter and the Spera Family

Jesus said, “Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.”
John 14:1

May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.

With deepest sympathy

Errol & Claudia

TERRI ZINTZ

May 18, 2012

PETE AND JOHNNY, I JUST HEARD THE OTHER DAY, UNCLE RAWLE TOLD ME. I AM SO SORRY I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN SOONER.MY LOVE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Roy DiVincenti

May 15, 2012

Pete and Johnny, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. My sister told me Saturday. You guys and your family are in our prayers. Bless you and mom.

Roy and Linda DiVincenti

Jeff Zapata

May 10, 2012

Hey Pete,
We just learned of your Mother's passing and wanted to send our condolences. So sorry for your loss and may she rest in peace.
Joann & Jeff Zapata

Tracy Mott

May 10, 2012

So sorry for the Spera family i remember this nice lady i went to her house with the family many times .My prayers go out to the Spera family Tracy Mott Angela's old friend

Allen Beebe

May 10, 2012

Pete, John, and the rest of the family. My deep condolences on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace. I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Erica Bastoe

May 10, 2012

John, I'm so sorry to hear the news about your mother. I will keep your family in my prayers.

May 10, 2012

Pete and family, our sincere condolences.
Lloyd Jarreau and staff,
Metro Security, Inc.

Susette Oubre

May 10, 2012

Dear John and Family, I was sad to see Ms. Eliska had passed. She was one of the sweetest and caring people I have known. I do not ever remember seeing her without a smile on her face and a kind word to give. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Susette Oubre

Carla Foret

May 10, 2012

To the Ms. Eliska Spera's family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Ms. Eliska was such a beautiful person. I worked with her when she was the switch board operator at Gretna City Hall and she took me under her wing. She always gave me helpful advise. I was only 19 years old. I truly enjoyed working with her and she was always smiling. I kept in touch for a few years after I left and I always think about her.

Carla Foret

Kim Robinson

May 10, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jay, Rosemary, and Chris Palmisano

May 9, 2012

Pete, John, Debbie, and family. We're so sorry to hear of your loss. We always looked forward to seeing your Mom when we came in for church on Sundays. She always had a wonderful smile waiting. We know she'll be missed by many. May God bless you and your families.

Glenda Manich

May 9, 2012

I meet Liska when I went to work at Gretna City Hall many years ago. She was the switchboard operator and I worked in the Mayor's office with Jane Roddy. Myself, Liska and Jane had many fun conversations. My husband and I saw Liska and her dear friends Lavergne and Inez in the parking lot as they were leaving Wendy's after having lunch.She was a wonderful person and I will miss her dearly as many will.My prayers and condolences go out to her family. Love Glenda and Steve Manich

David Owens

May 9, 2012

We all love you and will miss you dearly Aunt Liska..the times we spent visiting when we were kids were always fun and you always had candy in the dish. And no one went after Mardi Gras beads like you did!

Hope my Grandpa Bubby was waiting for you with open arms...give him a hug for me.

May 9, 2012

Peter, John, Deborah and family I am so saddened by the loss of Miss Liska. She, my mother and Aunt Nez were close friends all their lives. Miss Liska will be missed by many.

Donnie Haws and Family

Ed Caire

May 9, 2012

John, I am so sorry upon hearing of the loss of your mother. My sincere condolences to you and your family. May God bless you!!

Sincerely,

Ed Caire
St. Agnes School

Gwyn Olivier Weng

May 9, 2012

It was many years ago, but I still fondly remember the times we shared at Aunt Liska's house. She always had the most beautiful smile. My deepest condolences go out to all of the family.

Robert Lauricella

May 8, 2012

Aunt Liska was by far the greatest aunt I have ever had the pleasure of being around. I still remember Poppa sitting in his chair yelling at her to come and pick up his cane because he had dropped it. The times dad and spent at her house after he'd come home from work was the best. Even before I was old enoguh to drive she would let me take her beetle (the one Aunt Lois won as a Grand Opening prize when Westside shopping center first opened)in the yard for a little fun. Or the time when I was really young and playing with Johnny in the woods and camping out in the yard. One time Johnny had a tent setup and shot the bb gun through the tent and hit me in the leg as I was inside the tent fixing the sleeping bags. I went straight to Aunt Liska and told her what happened and she scolded Johnny really bad while I stood outside and laughed. Also remembered how protective she was of that snotty little dog Snoopy. Snoopy was Johnny's dog but because he never paid too much attetion to it, Snoopy was Aunt Liska's dog for sure. I just remember she always gave me what ever I wanted ever time I visited her. We will miss you Aunt Liska, Love Robert Jr.

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