Lorraine Brockhaus Guidry's Obituary
In a very peaceful death, we have lost our earthly best friend and the “rock” of our family, but heaven has gained a new angel. Lorraine is now receiving her reward of eternal life with God, Jesus and our Mother Mary accompanied by all the angels and saints. She loved us all so devotedly and so deeply and loved so many others whether they were strangers, friends, students or parents. We thank God for our constant and our continued prayer warrior and for this beautiful blessing of a lady who befriended anyone who needed a friend or just needed a charitable, kind ear. She touched so many lives and the beautiful memories of her will live on forever in our hearts and minds. She will be so severely and deeply missed until we reunite again.
Lorraine lived a joyful, Christ-filled life and inspired many people in her personal life and in her business life. She spent her life from the early years thoroughly enjoying the art of dance and dancing her heart away. At two years old, her mother enrolled her in dancing, under the direction of Marie Laurent Lasseigne, where she would stay well into adulthood. Later, She went on to open up her own dance studio, Hopkins School of Dance, where she was the director, choreographer and dancing instructor extraordinaire for 25 years until her retirement in 2005. She had a special ability to transform students and parents, both physically and spiritually.
Lorraine was also active in her Catholic community as a facilitator for Lord Teach Me to Pray, The Ignatian Study Course, as a member of Magnificat, Metairie and Life In The Spirit, she served as a docent at St. Joseph Abbey and before relocating to Covington, she was a very active parishioner on many committees in the parishes of Our Lady of Divine Providence and St. Mary Magdalen.
Lorraine Brockhaus Guidry of Covington, LA passed away peacefully in the arms of our Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born on February 28, 1941in New Orleans, LA to the late John Henry Brockhaus, Jr. and Verna Longshore.
Lorraine is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 33 years , Eric J. Guidry; her daughters Kelly Hopkins Brown (Gregory), Laurie Hopkins Nodier (Frank), Melinda Hopkins Filidei (Mark); and seven grandsons Jeffrey A. Russolino Jr., Taylor G. Russolino, Nicholas J. Russolino, Clark J. Nodier (Melissa), Cameron F. Nodier, Logan D. Filidei, Roman M. Filidei. She is also survived by her brother John H. Brockhaus, III (Mary Ann) and their children.
Lorraine is preceded in death by her step mother Elizabeth Montz Brockhaus.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd, St Benedict, LA, 70457 on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM with visitation at the church on Friday beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests to have Masses said in memory of Mrs. Guidry. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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