Jane Otemaa

Jane Otemaa, 84, passed away peacefully November 28, 2010 in Opelousas, LA. She was born and raised in New Orleans, and she spent many of her adult years in Metairie, which was her home. Her unwavering loyalty to her family, curiosity, intelligence, generosity, and tenderness helped guide her through times good and bad. While raising three children and working in Metairie, she cultivated a lifelong passion for food and family. She will be fondly remembered for her strength, her gentleness of heart, and her sharp wit; she always thought on her toes, and she had a talent for witty turns of phrase. She was preceded in death in 1951 by her first husband Boris J. Rosen, a native of Stockholm, Sweden, and in 1993 by her second husband, Johannes Otemaa, native of Tallinn, Estonia. She is survived by her three children and their families. Her son Eric Martin Rosen, grandson Garrett Martin Rosen, Garrett's wife Allison Pate Rosen, great-grandson Anders Martin Rosen, granddaughter Maren Rosen Loftin, and Maren's husband Adam Loftin, live in Lafayette, LA. Her son John Otemaa lives in San Francisco, CA. Her daughter Jane Otemaa McKenzie and her husband Travis live in Galveston, TX and granddaughter Jane Stubbs lives in New Orleans, LA. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be interred next to her beloved husband Johannes Otemaa. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 1:45 PM at Greenwood Mausoleum located in Greenwood Cemetery (5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA). Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com