Monica LaChute Leal passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the age of 49, after a courageous 4 month fight with cancer.
Preceded in death by mother- Dlorah McEvoy LaChute, father- Victor LaChute, niece- Tiffany Terrebonne, and sister in law- Myra LaChute. Beloved mother of Austen J Prestenbach, Adam J Prestenbach (Destiny), Peyton P Leal, and Gavin M Leal. Devoted grandmother to Avery Rose Dearstine and Finn J Prestenbach. Godmother of Charles Ledet and Brianna LaChute. Sister of Robin LaChute (Charlotte), Vickie Terrebonne (David), Susie Wise (James), Victor LaChute (Dawn), and Salvador LaChute (Bonnie). Loving Companion of Keith Duett. Also survived by a lot of nieces and nephews. Monica loved spending time with her family and friends. She had a heart of gold and anyone that knew her, loved her. She could light up any room that she was in. She was a lifelong resident of Marrero, La. She will be deeply missed by all. Relatives, friends, and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 6PM until 10PM. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 8AM until 1:30PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1:30PM. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum (Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery), Westwego, LA. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.