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Mary Louise Martel

Mary Martel Obituary

MARTEL Mary Louise Martel, age 85, of Houston, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, the 15th of September 2012, surrounded by family. Louise was born on the 16th of August 1927, in New Orleans and lived in Houston for 49 years. Until her recent illness Louise was an active member of the West University Swinging Strings Ukulele Band which provided music and entertainment for countless individuals at Sheltering Arms, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, various nursing homes, and retirement communities in the Houston area. Louise also spent many hours making blankets and Christmas stockings for newborn babies at Christus St. Joseph Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, James Martel, Sr.; parents, Joseph Zitzmann and Isabell Hogan Zitzmann; and niece, Sheila Drexel deLaneuville. Survivors include her sons, Charles Martel of Houston, James Martel, Jr. and wife Katherine of Dickinson, Texas; beloved grandson, James Joseph "Joey" Martel of Dickinson; sister, Shirley Drexel and husband Frank of La Place, Louisiana; nephew, Richard Drexel and wife Sandra of La Place, Louisiana. Louise was blessed with many other family and friends who will miss her warmth and joy while giving thanks for their times of shared happiness. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock in the afternoon until seven o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 19th of September, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston, where the recitation of the Holy Rosary is to commence at half past six o'clock. A Mass of Christian Burial is to be offered at ten o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 20th of September, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3617 Milam Street in Houston, where the Rev. Juan Torres, Parochial Vicar, is to serve as the celebrant. The Rite of Committal is to follow, via an escorted cortege, at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston. In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in her name may be directed to Sheltering Arms Senior Services, 3838 Aberdeen Way, Houston, TX, 77025. "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:23 Requiescat in pace!

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Martel

36 Entries

Michale Bauer

September 19, 2012

Dear Jim and Family,
I was sad to hear of your Mother's passing. It was wonderful to read the joy she shared with others. I know you and Kathy brought her much happiness when Grandson Joey was born. I remember at your wedding she expressed how she could not wait to become a Grandma. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 19, 2012

Mrs. Martel was always sooooo young at heart. I thought she would live forever! Our prayers are with your family. Bob and kathryn Roeder

Bill & Michelle Martel

September 19, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Susan Anderson

September 19, 2012

Jimmy, Charles and Ms Shirley- My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I always like your Mom/sister,she was the sweetest,as was your Grandma.
Nice thoughts remembering days on Spruce Street when you would come and visit!

Cassie and Brandon Parker

September 18, 2012

Mrs. Martel was the sweetest and most thoughtful neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time of sorrow.

September 18, 2012

Jimmy & Charlie, you have our deepest condolences.
Weese, as we called her, will be greatly missed. I am sure she will bring laughter and joy to heaven. Maybe she will find someone else with whom she can dance to High Society.

Ralph & Millie

September 18, 2012

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

September 17, 2012

Charles and Jimmy Jr., I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I cherish the good times we had working together at TXI. Your mother always had a smile on her face and brought laughter and joy to all with her cheerful and happy ways. May God Bless Her as she enters into Eternal Life.

Linda Trimpe, Houston, Texas

Mike Logan

September 17, 2012

She was a wonderful neighbor and she will be missed.

Maggie Rivers

September 17, 2012

My condolences to the Martel family. May the family cherish the fond memories. May the family look forward to the time when our heavenly Father promise to do away with all causes of sickness, pain and death. What a happy time that will be for all mankind.

Mary Perrault

September 17, 2012

Texas Industries, Inc.
Your Mother was a Great Person she will be missed.

Herscella Franks

September 17, 2012

It was such a privilege to know Louise, as we called her, she was such an asset to have her around. She always had a "willing heart" to do anything needed or above and beyond. She was a member of the Sugar Sticks Ukulele Band and we treasured her so very much. Her pride and joy was her family and oh how special was her grandson! She served her family in so many needs and it never bothered her to go to Louisiana and extend a helping hand to those living there. Our prayers are with her family as we have experienced what it means to lose a "mother" who gave her love so much. God give you His peace during this time of sadness.
Herscella Franks, The "Fearless Leader" of the Sugar Sticks

Anne Hansel

September 17, 2012

Mrs. Martel, what a dear sweet lady, I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to spend some time with her and Charles reminiscing about old times. The visit brougt back wonderful memories of days gone by. She was so proud of her two sons and her beautiful grandson. May God bless the family during this tough time. She lived a great life and will be missed!

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