Betsy Guerra LeBouef's Obituary
Betsy Ann Guerra LeBouef, a native of Yscloskey, St. Bernard Parish for most of her life passed away peacefully on Saturday March 11, 2017 at the age of 80. Betsy was born in New Orleans on December 14, 1936. She lived most of her life in Yscloskey, a small town “Down the Road” known for fishing. Betsy’s Mother was from St. Bernard Parish and her Father was from Spain and they settled here in St. Bernard Parish. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents Fabriciano L. Guerra and Cecilia Molero Guerra, her husband Wallace A. “BUD” LeBouef, Sr., and her daughter Sarina M. LeBouef, and her older brother Jerry V. Guerra, Sr. (Irma). Betsy is survived by her children Laura Lee Bertucci (Emile), Melissa Mangipano (Vincent), Cecilia Piacun (Andrew), and Wallace A. LeBouef, Jr., her brother Bruce M. Guerra, Sr. (Cynthia), and her sister Flora Guerra Calabresi (Tony). She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Betsy served as a substitute teacher of Spanish helping the young children learn a foreign language. Betsy also was a licensed cosmetologist and enjoyed years of cutting, styling and fixing hair for women and men, family and friends.
Betsy traveled to Spain and Venezuela visiting her relatives. Betsy lived a special life and spent much time caring for others in need. Family gatherings usually centered around Betsy and her love of cooking and being with her family. She spent countless hours of her time lending her talents to the Islenos Festival where she earned the honor of Gumbo Champion of St. Bernard Parish. Betsy spent most of her time cooking and preparing food for the performers who came from the Canary Islands. Betsy served as the matriarch of her family and most holidays were spent at her house for all to gather together and share social activities and various recipes from family members.
Betsy always gave so generously to others and to her heritage here in St. Bernard. The Islenos Festival will truly miss her warmth, her welcome, and her great cooking.
Special thanks to one of her God children, Melanie Guerra Martinez who stayed and cared for Betsy in her last few weeks of life.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd, Violet, LA 70092 on Saturday April 8, 2017 at 11:00am. Visitation for family will be from 8:00am to 9:00am and for the general public from 9:00am to 11:00am. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Catholic Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Betsy’s love of cooking by sharing a dish with a family member, friend or someone in need. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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