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Lori Lorentz Obituary

With profound sadness, the family of Lori Lorentz announces her passing on August 1,2020. She put up a valiant fight against breast cancer for the past seven and a half years. Lori was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel H Lorentz and Dora H Lorentz, son, Nicholas Alance Guillory, and brother, Daniel J Lorentz. Survived by her husband, Timothy Guillory. Loving mother of Samuel and Reece Guillory. Sister and best friend of Connie Jo Lorentz. Also survived by nephews, Jason and Jared Lorentz. Lori was a graduate of Dominican High School. She earned her marketing degree from LSU and her MBA from UNO. She was a member of Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. Professionally, Lori worked in the commercial real estate mortgage banking industry. She was employed by various financial institutions before forming her own business, Cayenne Capital LLC. Lori loved to volunteer for a good cause. She spent countless hours working for Stuart Hall School, Dominican High School and Jesuit High School. Prior to her diagnosis, Lori spent several years volunteering for the Susan G Komen Foundation where she served as local chapter president. She loved all things Mardi Gras, crawfish boils, snoballs, especially Hansen's Snobliz, beach trips with her boys and friends,shopping, jazzercise and needle crafts. Lori's greatest passion was her sons. Her devotion and love for them were boundless. Special thanks goes to the pirate oncologist, the oncology staff at St Tammany Hospital and DR. Elly Zakris. She leaves us rich with memories and will be deeply missed. Her bright spirit will continue to live on in all of us who were fortunate enough to know her. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St Dominic Catholic Church , 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, La. 70124 on Wednesday, August 12 from 3:00-4:30PM. You must wear a mask and practice social distancing. A celebration of life and burial will be at a later date. in lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Stuart Hall School or Dominican High School.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 8 to Aug. 12, 2020.

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Mary Liz Keevers

March 18, 2022

Lori was one of the loveliest women I´ve had the pleasure to meet. A couple of years ahead of me at DHS, I had the good fortune to see her decades later at jazzercise. She still looked the same - youthful and vibrant, and she lit up the room with her warmth. My condolences to her family.

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Ronnie Culbreth

August 14, 2020

Tim, so sad to hear of Lori's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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BrendaGremillion

August 12, 2020

My memories of Lori are how much fun she was to work for & with, how hard she worked and how much she enjoyed life, making sure others did the same. I cannot think of her without smiling, seeing her smile and hearing that laugh. She brought joy to all around her - what a testimony to her life!

Tommy Webber

August 12, 2020

Tim and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss of Lori and will keep her and all of you in prayers. She was a good neighbor, always upbeat and friendly. Will always remember Lori that way. Melody drive hasn't been the same.

Tommy

Pratt Provosty

August 11, 2020

So sorry to hear of Lori’s passing. Condolences to Tim and the family. Rest in peace, Lori.

Denise Gaines

August 11, 2020

I worked with Lori at First Bank and Trust and we remained in contact over the years since. Lori lived a beautiful life. I’ll always remember her telling a funny story and saying how it made her chuckle. I never knew anyone else to use that word. She had so many great qualities but what I’ll remember most is how she made everyone feel at ease and that she was genuinely interested in what you had to say. She was a quality person and will be sorely missed. I know how much she loved her family and I’m keeping you all in my prayers.

Cindy Roe Perry

August 11, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are
with your family

Mark Chambers

August 11, 2020

I’m heart broken by hearing this news . Lori always lit up room and could alway make you feel special. I’ll remember this sweet lady and all the laughs we shared . I will miss her , she touched my life in a big way . God got a beautiful angel.
Praying for family and her many friends. ❤
Mark Chambers

Debbie Benton

August 11, 2020

Tim,
I'm so very sorry. I have very fond and fun memories of you, Lori and me working together at Hibernia Bank in New Orleans. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.

Lori, I will miss our friendship and I will miss your contagious smile every single day.I love you Lorentz.

Catherine Blaum

August 10, 2020

Lori, I will miss our friendship and I will miss your contagious smile every single day. I love you Lorentz.

Robert B Ramirez

August 10, 2020

What a loss this is. Lori was a "business friend", but so much more. A shining, lovely attitude, win or lose -- upbeat and indomitable. I'll never forget the phone call where she told me her Katrina adventures. My sincerest condolences to Tim and their sons. You are all in my prayers.

Barry Hart

August 10, 2020

Lori, you were such a beautiful soul. A kind, loving, smart, competitive, and happy person. We were classmates at Ferncrest School. I will never forget the special bond that we held knowing that we shared the same birth date. We ask God to open his loving arms for you and may you finally rest and be at peace. Our alumni will always love you Lori.
Barry Hart
Ferncrest School Classmate

Sandra Margavio

August 10, 2020

Tim, I am saddened to learn of Lori’s passing. She was an excellent boss and I cherish the time I worked with her. She and your family will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Sandra Margavio

Ed Hussey

August 10, 2020

Lori was always a bright light in lives of her friends and family. Now she will remain as a light in our hearts. She and her family remain in our thoughts and prayers.

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Dawn Toups

August 10, 2020

She was a sweet person who will be missed. My prays are with you and your family.

Tim Thompson

August 9, 2020

My heart is broken hearing this news Lori my life long friend . Memories of knowing Lori over the last 50 years are special . What a great loss my condolences are sincerely expressed , May God take into heaven this true Angel . My prayers for her boys and Family be felt with the warmest of true feelings for Lori will be missed but never will she be forgotten. Tim Thompson grammar school friend

Ward Rice

August 9, 2020

One of the nicest, most genuine people I’ve ever met. So sorry for your loss.

Hilda Hartmann

August 9, 2020

Tim, Samuel, and Reece,

I am so sorry for the loss of Lorie! I know how much she meant to each of you and how much she loved all of you. My prayers are to help all of you through this time.

Leah Jones

August 9, 2020

Thinking of all of you at this time. She was an incredible woman!

Mo Dunne

August 9, 2020

Tim- sending prayers for you and your sons. May she rest in peace.

Janine

August 9, 2020

Shocked when I received the call, no words. Feels like just yesterday we were living next door to each other. You got pregnant, I got pregnant, you got pregnant, I got pregnant. You were wonderful neighbors and your family including your mom and grandmother will always live on in our hearts. Fly high my friend, I take solace in the knowledge that you are reunited with your son. Your positive outlook will be missed but your legacy will continue on with Samuel and Reese❤

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Linda Bowman

August 9, 2020

There are no words! Lori was a beacon of light to so many with a generous heart and spirit. We are lifting her family and friends up with love and support across the miles.

John Anzalone

August 9, 2020

All of my memories of Lori are of the beautiful, generous and loving person that she is.
John Anzalone

“I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming.....
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, ....”
Abraham Lincoln

Robert Krantz

August 9, 2020

I knew Lori back in the mid 80’s. Some of my fondest memories of her took place just hanging out late nights at the NOLA World’s Fair.
She was a bright and vibrant person filled with happiness. Well done on a life well lived Lori.

Karla Lalla

August 8, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Lori was a fighter...I will pray for her family.

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