Eva Carriere Ortego

Eva Carriere Ortego, age 72, a longtime resident of Avondale, LA returned to her Heavenly Home on October 26, 2015 after a heroic battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God, supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She was employed by the Jefferson Parish School System for over 30 years and was a longtime Parishioner of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph “Jesse” Ortego; her children Rebecca Ortego and Joseph “Brent” Ortego (Dawn Ortego); her grandchildren, Dylan Ortego and Trent Collins; her sisters, Ursuline Venable, Mary Daigle, Millie Bourque, Audrey Matte and Dot Carriere; her brothers, Hebert Carriere, Earlin Carriere, Robert Carriere and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eva Carriere and Saul Carriere and her brother, Joseph Carriere. A Visitation will be held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, South Jamie Blvd., Avondale, LA on Thursday morning, October 29, 2015 from 9AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at the church on Thursday at 11AM. Interment will be in Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery, Waggaman, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA is in charge of arrangements.