Mary Herasymiuk

Mary Herasymiuk passed away on February 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and professional excellence. A devoted mother and cherished grandmother, Mary held the esteemed position of President at Gulf X-Ray Services until her retirement, contributing significantly to the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) industry throughout her career. Her influence extended beyond her professional life; she was actively involved in her community, demonstrating her passion for service as a member of the Red Hat Society and the American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT), where she volunteered countless hours, particularly in the local New Orleans “Crawfish” section.

Mary was a devoted mother to her children: John Paul Herasymiuk (Nikole), Jane H. Kynoch (John), William Charles Herasymiuk (Susan), and Edwin James Herasymiuk (Tricia). As a grandmother, she brought joy and warmth to the lives of Ilaria, Andreas, William, Catherine, Camille, Caroline, Walter, Lucy, Emmett, and Colin. Her familial bonds were central to her life, and she nurtured a strong kinship with her siblings, Janice C. Sallade and Carl Christian.

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, W. Nestor Herasymiuk, along with her parents, Gaylord Christian Sr. and Jane Christian. She also mourned the loss of her brothers, Gaylord "Skip" Christian Jr. and Herbert "Butch" Christian, whose memories remained dearly valued.

Friends, family, members of ASNT, and customers of Gulf X-Ray Services, Inc. are invited to attend the visitation on March 7, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Mary will then be interred at Westlawn Memorial Park, 1225 Whitney Ave., Gretna, LA 70056.

Mary Herasymiuk's life was one of remarkable accomplishments entwined with deep familial love, and she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.