Ethel Sigur Lamarque

1919 - 2019

Ethel Sigur Lamarque passed away peacefully on Christmas Day of 2019, at the age of 100. She was the cherished wife of 63 years to the late Carroll "Billy" Lamarque. Loving mother of Linda Schaumburg (Edward), Arlene Donovan (Paul), Carroll Lamarque Jr. and Carl Lamarque. Daughter of the late Sidney Sigur and Ida Prevost Sigur. Sister of Elaine Ehrhard and the late Lionel Sigur, Frederick Sigur and James Sigur. Proud grandmother of Kristian Schaumburg (Brennan), Justin Schaumburg (Erin), Britton Giardina (John), Jonah Clement, Carroll Lamarque III (Robin), Lauren Romero (Luke), Carl Lamarque Jr. and the late Noah Clement. Great grandmother of Dace & Piper Schaumburg, Shepherd, Christian, Isaac, Oliver & Beau Schaumburg, Ainsley Nunez, Grace, Ian, Gabriel & Francesca Giardina, Tyler & Elijah Clement, Samantha Jensen, Cody, Parker & Addison Lamarque and Levi Romero. Great-great grandmother of Lola Jones. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Ethel was born on January 2, 1919, in New Orleans, LA, just after the end of World War I. Her early years were tough and challenging as she grew up through the great depression. She was separated from her husband during World War II, while he proudly served our country in Europe and Ethel dedicated herself to the war effort at home. In 1958, she began teaching in St. Bernard Parish, most notably at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, until she graduated with her degree from Dominican College. She them went on to teach for over 20 years in Orleans Parish until her retirement. Following her retirement she thoroughly enjoyed volunteering as a literacy teacher and especially loved teaching dance lessons to senior citizens until she was past 80. But her happiest moments were always found when she was surrounded by her family and many friends. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and took nothing for granted. She will always be remembered for her loyalty and dedication to her family, her unwavering drive, determination and discipline, her great cooking, her love of playing cards, her caring and loving spirit, her laughter, and spoiling the grandchildren. She was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA, on Monday, December 30th, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Ethel's memory beginning at 12:00 PM. She will be laid to eternal rest with her beloved husband Billy in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.