Kenneth H. Magiera

Kenneth H. Magiera passed away on November 28, 2015 atthe age of 65 years. Beloved husband of Doree Gilbeau Magiera. Loving father of Amy and Allison Magiera. Brother of Judy Mulder (the late Robert). Son of the late Rodney and Jean Magiera. Son-in-law of Jean Polleck Hearon and the late Ventriss (Bud) Hearon. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members in Chicago, Florida and Canada and many friends. Ken graduated from Holy Cross High School in Chicago, IL and attended Wright College in River Grove, IL. He worked for the civil engineering firms of Post-Buckley, Fredrick R. Harris/AECOM and Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. before retiring as a Senior Designer. When he wasn’t designing new civil engineering projects, Ken could be found in his woodworking shop designing and building furniture and crafts. He was also at home in the kitchen and was known for his gumbo and boiled seafood. His passions also followed golf, billiards, photography and loved to go boating. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Cletus Catholic Church in Gretna. He will be sadly missed but his life will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 11 AM to 1 PM. A Memorial Mass will follow. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .