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Lorraine Fortier Obituary

FORTIER Lorraine Khaton Fortier was called home suddenly on the morning of Jan 27, 2009, her 73rd birthday. She was the cherished daughter of the late Amelie Theriot Khaton and Joseph Cashmere Khaton and the beloved husband of the late Alfred Joseph Fortier Jr. She leaves behind to mourn her passing her six children : Alfred J. Fortier III (Bobbie), Sharon F. Barnes (Lee), Doretha F.Williams (Frank), Dwayne D. Fortier Sr. (Adoneca), Jason G. Fortier (Ericka), and Dr. Chanel A. Fortier. 13 grandchildren : Lee Jr. & Joseph Barnes, Lonnie Lockett, Rashada, Imani, Tatyana, Dwayne II, Jason II, Jaydon, Theressa, Herschal,& Ashley Fortier, and Jackie and one sister: Bernadette Johnson as well as a host of many other relatives and dear friends. Relatives and Friends of the Family, Priest and Parishioners of Corpus Christi Catholic Church are invited to the Visitation from 9:00 A. M. to 10:00 A.M. on Saturday January 31, 2009 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, located at 2023 St Bernard Ave., New Orleans, La. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 am. Interment Providence Memorial Park. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com and nola.com/obits. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2009.

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Avis Brown

February 4, 2009

To Doretha and family,

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

Though your heart feels the sorrow of loss, may you find comfort in knowing that at the end of this earthly journey lies the beginning of life everlasting in God's eternal love.With Sympathy and Prayers

Lisa Joseph

February 2, 2009

thinking about you and your family and keeping you in my prayers. love always. Love always Lisa Pete Joseph

Mrs. Verdell Henley and Mr. Edwin Joseph

January 31, 2009

We offer our deepest heartful of sympathy to the entire family.

However, most of all we want to express our prayers to our dearest friend’s children during this time of bereavement. Yes, we will surely miss our friend Lorraine a lot!! We will miss her smile, laugh, and care for others and as well as us. We want to thank you for the love and joy you brought to all us. We will continue to pray for your children, grandchildren and family during this very sad time in their lives. Yet we will never forget all the wonderful times we spent just talking at the center every morning and evening, at our home dinner tables, all of holiday stories and fun sharing our families memories, you checking on me and making sure we were okay and us checking on you. Oh, yes!! Lorraine we will miss you so much too. God bless your children, grandchildren and other family members.

With God’s love we will meet and share our stories again.

Mrs. Verdell Henley
Mr. Edwin Joseph
Pleasant Hills Senior Citizen Homes-Houston, Texas

Denise Evans, McD 35, c/o '83

January 31, 2009

To my classmate, Dwayne, and the Fortier family,

I'm really sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Find comfort in knowing that she is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as we know, to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.

Carolyn Cavalier

January 31, 2009

Ms. Williams,

You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Jency (Class of '57) Phillips-Anderson

January 31, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Brent and Minena Turley

January 30, 2009

Al, Bobbie and the entire Fortier family, we would like to extend our deepest and sincere sympathy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk down this difficult path.

Ms. Harris

January 30, 2009

Dear Ms. Williams,
I was sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You talked about your mom last year when we were on breakfast duty every Wednesday. Hold fast to your precious memories. You and your family are in my daily thoughts and prayers.

Heidi Williams

January 30, 2009

Chanel, the thoughts and prayers of myself and my family are with you and yours during this most difficult time. May you feel our love and be comforted.

Lester and Bertha Maulet

January 30, 2009

Your mom was a wonderful person who will be sorely missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you always.

Sidney and Helen Miller

January 30, 2009

Our prayers and sympathy are with you during this time of grief. My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Treasure all the happy memories that you’ve shared. Remember, she’s resting peacefully in the arms of our heavenly father.

Gwendolyn Suarez-Carriere

January 30, 2009

Our prayers and sympathy are with you during this time of grief. May your happy memories sustain you and carry you through this sorrowful time. Remember, she is not alone. She is with our heavenly father.

Marcia Jalvia-Mingo & The Boys

January 30, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. To Sharon (A Jewel )& The Fortier Family, God Bless You All

SHEILA W MORTON

January 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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