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for Evelyn Kives
Sandy Cronin
April 9, 2014
Uncle John, Steve, Carol, Rosalind, and Byron,
As I had told Carol, Aunt Evelyn was truly a "unique and one of a kind". I can't help but smile when I think of her. I can not think of a time I was around her that she didn't have me laughing about something! And Uncle John, I will forever be grateful for you and Aunt Evelyn being here for my Momma after my Dad passed away comforting and keeping her spirits up and then again when Ronny passed. And ya'll did exactly that...she loved being around the two of you and enjoyed her time with ya'll. Aunt Evelyn was a treasured jewel in our family and I will forever hold her dear in my heart.
I love you all very much !!
Sandy Kives Cronin
Cathy, Dot, Joyce
April 3, 2014
We have fond memories of our beautiful, funny, entertaining, Aunt Evelyn. As children we enjoyed weekend visits and sometimes "sleep overs" at Aunt Evelyn & Uncle John's house. They always made us feel comfortable and safe. She was such a blessing to our family!
Donna Magers
April 3, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. May all your precious loving memories of your wife, mother and grandmother sharing love, joy and laughter help get you through the days ahead.
Priscilla Michel
April 3, 2014
What a wonderful woman she was. Although I didn't know her long, I feel blessed to have known her at all. May she rest in peace.
Ann Beary
April 3, 2014
Well it certainly was a lot of fun knowing Ev over the years. I will miss her, but am glad I can look forward to many more stories from Roz. I loved it when she used to say "They don't need to know all that!," it has become one of my favorite phrases. So sorry for your tremendous loss.
Priscilla gallese
April 2, 2014
such a lovely woman, each time I saw her it was a pleasure to be around her and her family. and a lovely couple were those two. Roz, i know you will miss her. my thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy
April 2, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Will keep you and the family in my prayers during this difficult time. Just know she is not suffering anymore and is in a better place.
Lisa Glaser
April 2, 2014
I have only had the pleasure of being in your presence a few times but felt like I knew you a life time. I could listen to EV stories all day from Roz. Now my new quote is "Don't Stud on it" and every time I say it I will think of you.
Barbara Hall
April 2, 2014
I didn't know Evelyn but figure she was a special lady having raised a wonderful daughter like Roz.
Todd Maddox
April 2, 2014
Evelyn,
I am so profoundly saddened by your passing. I can, however, rejoice at your arrival in Heaven. You gave me a lifetime of memories in the many years I've known you. You were a special person who was loved by everyone. You were a great mother-in-law and friend. I will think of you every day. You will truly be missed.
Karla Feliu
March 31, 2014
Byron & family - so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. May God wrap you in His arms at this difficult time and give you peace and comfort. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers...
David "Dave" Lyons
March 29, 2014
I first had contact with Evelyn and John Kives in the 1960s. She was my first cousin, daughter of my mother's younger sister: Leonise Marguerite Gautier Holmes and Jasnes John Holmes. Evelyn and John Kives have a daughtwe named Rosalind Kives Maddox, who did an Hebert/Gautier genealogy in 2002 and shared it with enirre family. For this I am especially appreciative.
The Gautiers moved to New Orleans (from Houma, Louisiana)in 1923, and first settled in at 1022 Royal St. in the French Quarter.
My condolences to all members of the family.
John Palmisano
March 28, 2014
You were my neighbor and baby sitter and one of the sweetiest ladies ever you will be missed very much by the whole Palmisano family. My thoughts and prayer go out to the Kives family
Dave Lyons
March 28, 2014
I met Evelyn and her husband, John Kives, back in the 1960s. We were not necessarily close, but in 2002 I was very surprised by what her daughter, Rosalind Kives Maddox, had done in supplying us with a full genealogy of the Hebert/Gautier Clan. This is a maternal genealogy, as the Gautiers came to New Orleans in 1923, and first settled at 1022 Royal St. in the French Quarter (Vieux Carre). Her grandmother, Clara Hebert Gautier died in 1927; her grandfather, Henry Clovis Gautier died in 1931. Both were still young and we never did get to know them.
My condolences to all the members of the family.
Kathleen
March 28, 2014
We will miss you, Ev, especially your great sense of humor and your entertaining stories! My condolences to the family.
Robin Wallace
March 28, 2014
May God bless the Kives family during this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.
Robin
Tommy & Anita Leumas
March 28, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. May Eternal Rest Grant unto her O Lord & may perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
Mom and Dad cruise adventures
March 27, 2014
Mom with Shannon and Matthew Kives, Tommy Ginther and Byron and Tyler Kives
March 27, 2014
Dad and me, Rosalind Kives Maddox, sitting on Mom's lap
March 27, 2014
Mom and son in law Todd Maddox
March 27, 2014
Mom and son in law Robert Manfredo
March 27, 2014
Dad, Mom, Matthew and Kelly Kives, Carol and Tamra Manfredo and Byron Kives
March 27, 2014
Mom and her grandkids Ryan and Julie Boehm
March 27, 2014
Grandkids Kelly and Tyler Kives with Mom and Dad
March 27, 2014
Mom and her grandson Tommy Ginther
March 27, 2014
Mom and her grandson Matthew Kives
March 27, 2014
Mom, Dad and family cruise adventures
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad cruise adventures
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad cruise adventures
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad cruise adventures
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad cruise adventures
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad cruise adventures
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad at Todd and Rosalind Kives Maddox Wedding
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad at Robert and Carol Kives Manfredo Wedding
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad at Byron and Shannon Kives Wedding
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad at Steve & Melissa Kives' Wedding
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad 20th Anniversary
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
MawMaw Kives, Steve, Carol and Mom
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
Mom and Dad Wedding Day
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
Mom on her wedding day
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
March 27, 2014
So sorry Byron to you and all the family.
Jill Luckow
March 27, 2014
I've loved her, confided in her, and got to eat her amazing cooking for much of my life. She rewarded me with allowing my wedding reception to be held in her beautiful home. Rest in peace, Mrs. Kives. I was/am crazy about you!
Patricia DuBois
March 27, 2014
My Heart hurts for you loss of such a wonderful person and a precious friends of 44 years, I know she will be missed by all of us .my Prayers are with the family, and Evelyn will always be in my prayers and will always be missed.
Peggy Fuselier
March 27, 2014
Evelyn your gifts of love, humor and understanding will always be treasured. Peace is yours forever. Our prayers are with John and your family during this difficult time. Much love, Peggy & Brad Fuselier
Colleen Whittle
March 27, 2014
So sorry for the lost of ur mom and wife!!
Anna Culotta
March 27, 2014
Mr. John, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your precious memories. God bless you. Anna
Rosalind Maddox
March 27, 2014
Mom
Now that you've arrived in Heaven,
And entered through the gates,
Enjoy the beauty of your new home,
And your heavenly family that awaits.
Your mother died when you were seven,
And you felt so afraid and alone,
But now you'll be with her in Heaven,
Resting beside our Savior's throne.
Although we are sad right now,
We will make it through this pain,
Our comfort comes from your final peace,
And that we will all be reunited again.
For those us who are left to mourn,
We have that reassuring grace,
That one day we'll be called home,
Then we'll meet again face to face.
So rest in peace our sweet mother,
We will see you again one day,
We still have to live our journey,
But the good Lord will guide our way.
Written by: Rosalind Kives Maddox in honor of my dear and sweet mother, Evelyn Holmes Kives
March 27, 2014
Our beautiful mother
Rosalind Maddox
March 26, 2014
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