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Terry Bierria Obituary

BIERRIA Terry Michael Bierria, age 61, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Relatives, friends of the family, employees of Exxon Mobil; Studio G Dance & Gymnastics; Touro Infirmary; A-1 Confidential; employees and patrons of Bailey's; Smokin Joe's; Po Boy Club; Seals; Zulu Club and all neighboring restaurants and lounges are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 6, 2013, 11:00AM at St Peter Claver Church, 1923 St Philip St, Fr Michael Jacques, SSE celebrant. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM until the hour of service. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to Terry's Beer Blast this evening, April 5, 2013, 7:30PM - 8:30PM at Professional Funeral Services, Inc, 1620 Elysian Fields Avenue. Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Antonia Victoria Boutney Bierria and Irving Bierria Sr; brother, Irving Jr; 2 sisters, Margaret Smith Thornton and Carol Bartholomew; 2 brothers-in-law, Joe Glasper Jr and Eddie Thornton; uncle, Raymond Boutney; and nephew, Joe III Terry leaves to cherish his many joyous memories his beloved and devoted wife, Patricia W Gibson-Bierria; 8 children, Terris, Troy, Terrell, Ronnalyn, Gary, Joshua, Malcolm and Jelinda; five brothers, Warren (Glenetta), Ronald Sr (Beulah), Melvin (Beverly), Roland (Jackie) and Gerry Bierria; four sisters, Rose Glasper, Joyce Daniels (Earl Sr), Jo-Ann Bierria and Antoinette Mitchell; 28 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; mother-in-law, Mable E Williams; 2 daughters-in-law; 2 sons-in-law; 1 aunt, Gladys Woods; 6 sisters-in-law; 8 brothers-in-law; godchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and special friends. Services entrusted to the Caring Staff of: Professional Funeral Services, Inc "Divine, A New Dimension of Service" 1620 Elysian Fields Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117 504-948-7447

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2013.

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Lynne Taylor

March 29, 2023

Thanks to the family for allowing me to share in Terry's memory. I think of him often and Love him much. Miss him with all my heart. The best friend you could ever have.

Aunt Anna Mae, Vallerie,Keith,Kim, & Sidney Bertrand, Guy

April 30, 2013

To our Bierria Family, words can not express our feeling for your lost Terry was truly a cousin to remember our condolences to all of you I am so sorry we could not be there but our hearts where with you all,he will truly be missed.MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Jamie Mills

April 16, 2013

May you rest in peace, love always Jamie Mills!

April 16, 2013

May you rest in peace. Love you always, Jamie Mills

Kathy Roubichon

April 11, 2013

We, in the Bid Whist family will truly miss you Terry.

Kathy Roubichon

April 11, 2013

You were a ray of sunshine to so many. You will be truly missed. May God keep you in his arms.

April 9, 2013

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

Cheryl Martin-Poland

April 9, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

JOE " SQUEAK" ARMANT

April 8, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Cornelius Family

Antonio Cornelius

April 8, 2013

A light has been dimmed, but not out. He will be missed and thought of daily. Be strong and everything is going to be alright.

Gregory Gibson

April 8, 2013

I will always remember you as one of the happiest persons I know to the family I am truly sadden for your lost. I will toast this Budligtht for you rest in peace my friend. May God keep this family covered, and strong

Cynthia and Ducky Gilbert

April 8, 2013

You are a strong and faith-filled family.The love you show is an example to all. Terry will always live in your hearts. Be Blessed!!!!!!
We love you dearly.
Cynthia and Ducky and family

perry thomas

April 7, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Lula LaGrange

April 7, 2013

You are a wonderful, joyous, kind soul. I know you will have everyone laughing so hard up there in Heaven. You will be deeply missed down here, but we will see you Terry. Much Peace to your family and long list of friends.

Dorothy Sturkey

April 7, 2013

Mrs. Rose Glasper and the Bierria may God lift your spirites while you are down and remember Terry is always with you in your hearts.

Larry O'Neal

April 6, 2013

One last party has ended. Who would have thought that the life of the party would have been laid to rest this early. The lord has taken a good soldier home to be with him.

lois goodman-jupiter

April 6, 2013

To The Gibson-Bierria Family :This Beautiful Love One was made for you, Live with all your wonderful memories! GOD PEACE JOY LOVE!!! LOIS GOODMAN-JUPITER NEW ORLEANS LA

April 6, 2013

To Mrs Pat and Family may comfort you in your time of sorrow and loss, knowing that Michael his at peace and no more suffering.You and your family are in my prayers, God Bless, Through God all things are possible!

April 6, 2013

I had the opportunity to meet Terry many years ago. He was such a nice, genuine, and sincere person. May God continue to bless his family during their time of sorry. Rest in peace for you are in Heaven with those that departed this life before you.

Carolyn Hawkins
Chicago, Illinois

Kim McCormick

April 6, 2013

Terry was an awesome guy & a friend to everyone he met. May God provide your family with the faith & peace that Terry's job here on earth was Well Done.

Terri Hopkins

April 6, 2013

Keep smiling until I see u again Luv u Terry.

Terri Hopkins

April 6, 2013

may god forever be with you my friend
rest in peace.

Claudi Dominique-Battee

April 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 5, 2013

To Pat and family, Our prayers are with you in your hour of sorrow. God will see you through. Trust him. Your cousin,
Pastor Thomas Kitts and wife
Gonzales, La.

Anita Prosper

April 5, 2013

Nobody could lighten up a place like you could. You are so loved by so many. See you later...

earl henry

April 5, 2013

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

Calvin Fletcher

April 5, 2013

May the LOVE OF GOD be with the entire Bierria family HIS BLESSING OF PEACE,COMFORT AND JOY be with you in your time of sorrow.with heart felt prayers

Mary Boutte

April 5, 2013

I'm so sorry about your lost. May you find comfort in the memories that you shared. I will keep the family in prayer.
God Bless
Mary Boutte

Nikita Carter

April 5, 2013

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

April 5, 2013

To: Roland, Melvin and entire Bierria family:
Be strong because he is in a better place. I pray for strength for the family. God bless youall, and may Terry's soul rest in peace. Marlene and Aaron Mercadel

April 5, 2013

Joann, I am truly sorry for your lost. Terry and I were friends for a many years. I loved him like the brother I never had. Terry will always live in our hearts and prayers forever!!!!!


Joseph & Robin Alexander(our personel "Chauffer" )

Cassandra Camus-Touchard

April 5, 2013

To: Pat & the entire Bierria family,"May God keep Lifting" all of you up in" Prayers" for your loss. Terry had such a contagious! smile! What a wonderful person.He will be missed! but,not forgotten! from:cousin,Cassandra Camus-Touchard & family

Gilya Honore`

April 5, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Paula Aubert

April 5, 2013

Mrs. Pat, Jelinda and Family,
My prayer for you is that you will find comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time, from my family to yours.

Gary and Ronnie

April 5, 2013

Ronald and other members of the Bierra family, know that we are thinking of you and honoring the memory of Terry. Anyone who met Terry met a friend.

Madeline Bierria

April 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Pat and family. May God keep his loving arms around you all. We all will miss Terry and his infectious laugh. Don't think of him as gone away, because his journey has just begun.

Dianne & Nolan Marshall, Jr. and Family

April 5, 2013

May the LOVE of GOD surround you and the PEACE of God comfort you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lorraine Caliste Porter

April 5, 2013

To THE Bierria Family My Prays Are With U ALL STAND ON GODS PROMISES.

Dekia Cruell~Jenkins

April 5, 2013

To Mrs. Pat & Bierria ~ Gibsons Family, y'all have our deepest sympathy & our prayers in y'all time of loss.
Wilie(The Downtowners S&P Club) Cruell~Jenkins Family

Joycelyn La Branch

April 5, 2013

Terry's Family,
May God give you the strength to accept his will in your time of grief and sorrow. RIP... Terry Be Blessed,
Joycelyn La Branch

Kenneth Carroll

April 5, 2013

Dearest Pat and Ronald and Melvin please accept my deepest sympathy. Terry your smile will always be a part of me.

Tamiko Massey-Haynes

April 5, 2013

To Ms. Pat and family, you all are in our prayers during your time of bereavement. Love, Tamiko & Family

Loyce Alexander

April 5, 2013

My prayer are with the entire bierria family. Terry was like another brother to my brother edward. They were road buddies. We will miss him dearly.

Earl Daniels Jr

April 5, 2013

Uncle Terry, We will miss you dearly. Your laugh, smile, and lively personality will never be forgotten. You brought laughter and joy to everyone around you. Our lives are forever changed but your gift to us will always be cherished.. Sweet Rest Unc...We Love You and will always celebrate your life...

Cynthia Carroll-Robertson

April 5, 2013

Dear Pat,
Please accept my sympathy at this sad time.I know words offer small comfort in your hour of sorrow.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat and I shall see you soon.
With deepest sympathy,
Cynthia

Lynne Hopkins-Taylor

April 5, 2013

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Love and peace to the Bierria family. Terry was truly one of a kind. A great friend and brother. Keep smiling.

April 5, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with everyone.

Raynard Michael Bierria III
Washington, DC

Anne Lee-Blocker

April 5, 2013

So Sorry to hear of Terry's Homegoing. He was a good fun loving man. He always made me smile and laugh, whenever I saw or spoke with him. It was a blessing knowing him. I will keep the family and friends in my prayers as I know We Will Truly Miss Terry!!! Keep God First!!!!

Sherness DeVold & Family

April 5, 2013

Ms. Pat: You have our deepest sympathy, we love you and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

April 5, 2013

Ms. Pat,You have our deepest sympathy, we love you and will keep you and your family in our prayers. Sherness DeVold & Family

Steve & Vickie Barley

April 5, 2013

Mrs.Pat and family you are all in our prayers. I know that God has you all in his hands.

DAWANDA HOLMES

April 5, 2013

YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE THE GIBSONS & THE BIERRIA FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. MAY GOD KEEP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU.

Leslie Duplessis

April 5, 2013

To my favorite Uncle Terry, Rest In Peace. Heaven got a real Angel

Hilton J.& Audrey J. Jacob Str.

April 5, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Corey Juluke

April 5, 2013

May your days be filled with the joy of his memories. We all will truly miss Uncle Terry.

Prenellia Thompson

April 5, 2013

Condolences to Melvin and Beverly and the Bierria family in your loss. Stay close and confort each other in your loss of Terry. Alwys remember his big smile.

Love you,
The Thompson, Morgan & Chase Family.

Anthony "Doc" Jase, M.D.

April 4, 2013

Heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Bierria Family. Terry will be missed but definitely not forgotten.

Travonda Barracks

April 4, 2013

God knows best but that doesn't stop the pain of knowing you wont be here to crack another joke, give us a kiss on the forehead, or be the life of the party. RIP UNCLE TERRY YOU WILL BE MISSED.. Love your great-niece Travonda

Wanda Parker- Davis & Family

April 4, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Valerie LaBeaud

April 4, 2013

Thoughts of my deepest sympathy are with you all in your time of loss

Melanie Bierria

April 4, 2013

Uncle Terry I never thought I would be writing this, this soon. You were a wonderful uncle. I will forever cherish the good times we had together. I love you and miss you more then words could express.

DEBORAH webb

April 4, 2013

MY prayers ARE with THE family

Marion Smith

April 4, 2013

May God keep you in his loving arms. Your friend Marion.

Robert Smith

April 4, 2013

Rest in peace Terry. It has been a pleasure knowing you and I'm so happy that I was a part of your life and you mine. It's not goodbye, it's see you later.

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