Beatrice Marie Toepfer

Beatrice “Bea” Marie Darder Toepfer (also known as Mawmee to all) passed away at home surrounded by family on December 5, 2023, at the age of 96. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Philip and Jeanne Darder. Bea is preceded in death by her husband, Milton J. Toepfer; son, Brian J. Toepfer; parents, Philip and Jeanne Darder; sister, Beverly Weir as well as her grandparents and a host of other relatives.

She is survived by her loving children, Milton J. Toepfer, Jr., Linda Loupe (Harvey), and Karen Toepfer (Mark McNeil); loving grandchildren, Tika Taconi, Scott Taconi (Lindsey), Shane Toepfer (Alli), Todd Loupe (Melissa), Tara Bordelon (Scott), Chad Loupe (Toya), Christy Vercher (Justin), and Jeffrey Toepfer (LaceyAnn); loving great-grandchildren, Haley Koch, Aubrey Taconi, Reagan Taconi, Gabrielle Gooch, Alyssa Bordelon, Olivia Bordelon, Katie Bordelon, Grant Loupe, Madison Loupe, Carter Loupe, Jackson Loupe, Harrison Loupe, Gabriel Vercher, Brooklyn Vercher, Case Vercher, Caroline Vercher, Cayden Loupe, Adeline Toepfer, and Annalise Toepfer; one great-great grandson, Carter Beaudoin.

She was the matriarch of the family, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and a friend to all. Bea loved with all of her heart, laughed with all of her soul, and lived life to the fullest up until her passing.

She touched many lives and will be missed dearly. Fly high Mawmee. You will be welcomed with loving arms by those who have gone before you.

The family would like to give special thanks to St. Tammany Hospice for the care and support.

Services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 11:00AM followed by a Mass at 1:00PM. Interment will be at St. Patrick #1.