Jesus Maria Bustamante passed away peacefully and went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Aminta Escobar Bustamante. Father of Karla Bustamante and Rina Padilla and Father in law of Wesley Padilla. Grandfather of Zachary and Evan Padilla. Brother of Jose Arturo Meza and Susana Giraud. Mr. Bustamante was a founding member of Getsemani Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA. A native of Honduras and a resident of Metairie, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the vistiation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 6 PM until 9PM. The funeral service will begin at 7PM. Interment in Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10AM. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.