Julia Roussel Rolfes

Julia Virginia Roussel Rolfes passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at age 81. Beloved wife of Lionel "Red" J. Rolfes for 61 years. Devoted mother of Susan Rolfes Southall (Clarke), Peggy Rolfes-Haase (Greg), David Rolfes (Dawn), Michael Rolfes, and Mark Rolfes (Tracy). Grandmother of Lindsay and Christopher Southall, Kelly and Caitlin Rolfes-Haase, Katherine and Emily Rolfes, and Faith and Matthew Rolfes. Preceded in death at an early age by her parents Jules and Jennie Constance Roussel, and then raised by her aunt and uncle, the late Benjamin and Mary Lier. Sister of Jane Chamberlain. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rolfes was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. She was always happy to be fishing of the banks of her camp in Lafitte, and exploring the waters of Barataria by boat with her family. She will be dearly missed by all.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 1:30 PM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10 AM until funeral time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association Louisiana, 3445 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 902, Metairie, LA 70002 or call 1.800.272.3900. To view and sign the online guestbook please visit www.mothefunerals.com