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Mary Catherine Zaunbrecher Ogilvie

Mary Catherine Zaunbrecher Ogilvie obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

Mary Ogilvie Obituary

Mary Catherine Zaunbrecher Ogilvie died peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the age of 42 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a native of New Roads and resident of Baton Rouge. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with family and her many dear friends. She had a passion for traveling, good food and wine, music, yoga, fashion, and entertaining. Her larger-than-life personality, infectious laughter and smile brought joy to all who met her. Mary Catherine worked in sales and marketing at Louisiana Chemical Equipment Company. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, James "Burt" Ogilvie, Jr. and their son, James Burt Ogilvie, III. She is also survived by her mother, Jo Ann Busse (Deb Morel); father, Donald Zaunbrecher; brother, Donald Glynn; sister, Kelson Zaunbrecher Swancy; mother-in-law, Jamie Finnern Ogilvie; sister-in-law, Brooke Ogilvie Williams (Trey); nieces and nephews, Aiden, Nathan and Emily Swancy; Henry and Marshall Williams; Catherine Glynn; and Julianna Lafitte. Mary Catherine was preceded in death by her father-in-law, James Burt Ogilvie, Sr. Mary Catherine supported her local breast cancer community with her involvement as a model and committee member for Bust Breast Cancer for Womens' Hospital. She made many beautiful relationships with her fellow warriors and designer. She was also an advocate for the Metavivor Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Organization. The family would like to thank all of the medical teams at MD Anderson and Baton Rouge General Hospital who cared for Mary Catherine throughout her seven year battle. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Metavivor Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Organization at www.metavivor.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wilbertservices.com for the family. A service will be held at St. Albans Episcopal Chapel on the corner of Dalrymple Drive and Highland Rd. in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, February 1 at 5 pm. In honor of her zest for life, Mary Catherine would love for us to celebrate her life by wearing color.

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Published by The Advocate on Jan. 31, 2023.

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Greg Williams

February 28, 2023

I had the honor of flying Mary Catherine to and from MD Anderson several times with Pilots for Patients. She was an absolute joy to have known even as she was fighting cancer. My condolences.

Kathleen Ingram

February 2, 2023

Sending many hugs to your family. I enjoyed every conversation we had during her time with Lazarex. Mary Catherine was a warrior!

Jules and Patricia Lefeaux

February 1, 2023

Sending our prayers and sympathies to Cousin Jo Ann and the Ogilvie family. My wife of 57 years, Patricia, also had breast cancer so we know the hardships. May God's peace be with you!

Karen´ Alan Murphy

February 1, 2023

Burt,Our Love and Prayers to You James Burt and all Mary Catherine´s family. She fought the tough fight and now is in the arms of Our Lord.

Lance and Renee Williams

January 31, 2023

Burt, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pam Bordelon

January 31, 2023

My sincere condolences to Mary Catherine's family. I met her covering BUST Breast Cancer. May the memories of happier days, along with the love & support of family and friends, sustain you in the days to come.

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