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Joanne Mary Escarra LeBlanc

Joanne Mary Escarra LeBlanc obituary, New Orleans, LA

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Joanne LeBlanc Obituary

Joanne Mary Escarra LeBlanc, loving and devoted wife of Clyde Joseph Hoâ LeBlanc, died June 25, 2017, peacefully at home. She was 89. Joanne was the mother of 15 children. She is survived by her husband of 72 years and her children: Fr. Clyde Joseph Hoâ LeBlanc Jr., S.J., Suzanne LeBlanc Lemaitre (Justin), Richard Thomas Hoâ LeBlanc (Nancy), Steven John Hoâ LeBlanc (Marilyn) of Cordova, TN, Mark Allan Hoâ LeBlanc (Barbara), Robert Arthur Hoâ LeBlanc (Penny) of Houma, LA, Jeanne LeBlanc Williams (Conrad "Duke"), Dianne LeBlanc Dunham (Michael), Adrianne Marie Hoâ LeBlanc, John Michael Hoâ LeBlanc of Douglasville, GA, Thomas Shaw Hoâ LeBlanc (Maria), Marianne LeBlanc David (Salem) of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Julianne Marie Hoâ LeBlanc, 31 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Joanne was preceded in death by two sons Roger Pierre Hoâ LeBlanc and Marion Hoâ LeBlanc, her parents, Peter Walter Escarra and Mary Ann "Anna" Casse Escarra; a sister, Dorothy Ann Escarra; and two brothers, Peter Walter Escarra, Jr., and John Thomas "Jack" Escarra. She was a life-long resident of New Orleans, growing up in Mid City. She attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Elementary and High School on Canal Street. Joanne was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus, before moving in 1959 to Mater Dolorosa Parish. Joanne was a beautiful lady. "Gyn" dearly loved all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an excellent cook. She loved to sew, cross stitch, knit and quilt. Joanne never met a stranger and was a friend to all. She was always calm in joy and in sorrow. She was a gentle, kind, and special person, who will be missed by all who loved her. Joanne was a Lady of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, a member of the Theresians, Children of Mary, and St. Michael Special School Ladies Guild. Joanne also served on the committee for the St. Michael's Chef's Charity for Children. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass of Christian burial at Mater Dolorosa Church, 1230 S. Carrolton Avenue, New Orleans on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 10:00. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Charles Eagan at Greenwood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Michael Special School, 1522 Chippewa Street, NOLA, 70130.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 26 to Jun. 28, 2017.

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Lauren Pettingill

July 14, 2017

So late in hearing of this. My love and comfort to all you beautiful Leblancs. Your Mom was an angel and raised some incredible, outstanding kids. She surely went straight to Heaven, and you can still pray to her every day. She will hear your every word. Sending love to all of you from all the Pettingills.❤

Billy Guste

July 7, 2017

Last time I saw Joanne and Clyde was at a St Michael's Blue Rose Ball and they were having a cocktail. I said when I grow up I want to be like you. Well, Joanne, when I really grow up I really want to be like you--in heaven.

Billy Guste 111

Lori Tate Bordelon

June 29, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the LeBlanc family. May your sweet mother rest in peace.

Frank Pringle

June 29, 2017

Clyde and family,
My wife, Mary, and I pray for all of you during this time. The Lord is good in life and death. Our condolences to all of you.
Frank Pringle

Doris Dauphin Green

June 29, 2017

So sorry for your lost. Our families would spend summers in Mandeville. Playing board games. That was when Mandeville was country. Prayers

theresa aucoin

June 29, 2017

My dearest Aerie...we are all put on this earth to fullfil a purpose ...and your truly did that by raising such beautiful children...may the Lord wrap His arms around you always..with love....theresa aucoin St. Henry

theresa aucoin

June 29, 2017

My dearest Adrie, so very sorry to read of your mom's passing...may the Lord wrap his arms around you with His love and strength ..much love to you ....your dad...and the entire family....she is at true peace now...theresa aucoin...St. Henry...

Shirley Dupre

June 28, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the whole Leblanc family. Joanne was a beautiful woman who lived her vocation of marriage with great joy. Her sacrificial love to her husband and children was a beautiful witness to all those who knew her.
My mother, Shirley Levy, joined me today at the funeral mass. It was beautiful and was a blessing to witness how many people joanne's life touched. My mother has such fond memories of her days at Sacred Heart as Joanne's "big sister" (Shirley was a senior when Joanne was a freshman.) She also remembers the "sisterly bond" that continued as they both had much in common being mothers of a large family.
The Levy family sends you our condolences and our prayers.
Shirley Levy Dupre

Richard, Chuckie and Mary from Adams Grocery

June 28, 2017

Our deepest sympathies go to the Leblanc family.. Mrs Leblanc was a beautiful woman and always had a way of making us smile..

June 28, 2017

Dear Jeanne - sorry to learn of your mothers passing. she surely lived a long and interesting life. best - Gertie M. Beauford

Eve Masinter

June 28, 2017

We were sorry to learn of the Leblanc Family's loss. Condolences from the Masinter Family and Shirley Rabe Masinter. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Eve Masinter

Pam Hansen

June 28, 2017

Sincerest condolences. Keeping the LeBlancs in my prayers.

Qiana Landry

June 27, 2017

Rest in heaven my beautiful Angel. I will miss you dearly. My prayers are with you all in this very trying time

Lauren Pettingill

June 27, 2017

To the Leblanc family~ Lots of love and comfort from all the Pettingills. Your Mom raised an amazing group of kids who as adults are now living examples of what a smart, kind human being she was. So very sorry for your loss, and hope in time you find the joy she created to celebrate what a strong and wonderful Mom you had!

Ken & Betty Tedesco

June 27, 2017

May the arms of God that welcomed your beloved wife and mother into heaven, be the same that hold you and your family close in comfort at this difficult time.

In sympathy and prayer,
Ken and Betty Tedesco

elliot cappie

June 27, 2017

our paryer are with you
iwellmiss you joannie
the cappie famly

Lorelei Meyer Floyd

June 27, 2017

My deepest sympathies to the LeBlanc family. Joanne and I were classmates at Sacred Heart in elementary and high schools. I was fortunate to be her friend, and I have many good memories of her. God has His arms wrapped around her, for she was special.

Gail Wright

June 27, 2017

Miss.Suzanne & Caroline

I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family in your time of bereavement. Sending much Love from Da Bayou from my family to yours.

Ms. Wright

June 27, 2017

In our hearts, she shall be cherished. In our prayers, she shall be uttered. My condolences to the Leblanc family.
The Vosbein Family.

Scott Detweiler

June 27, 2017

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of your family, especially from when we lived on Oak Street. God bless you.

Steve

June 27, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Leblanc family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6,7

June 26, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the LeBlanc family. What a loving and special person she was to all, but especially to her family! It takes a special mama to raise all those kids!
Much love to all,
Karen and John Daly

Earnest Sellers

June 26, 2017

sorry for your lost but god said thir will everlasting live so you can see your loved ones agin Earnest

Aasia

June 26, 2017

Sorry for your lost also at Revlation21:3,4 it tells us that God will always comfort us

June 26, 2017

What a lovely lady with a lovely large family. I am certain she will be greatly missed, especially her husband.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Mater Dolorosa Church

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28

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Mater Dolorosa Church

1230 S. Carrolton Avenue, , New Orleans, LA

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28

Interment

Greenwood Cemetery

LA

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