Catherine Baños Schneider

Catherine Baños Schneider passed away at her home in New Orleans on August 20, 2019. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1927, Cherie was the daughter of the late Albert Alfred Bensabat and Catherine Dunbar Bensabat; and wife of the late J. Luis Baños and the late Dr. George T. Schneider.

She is survived by her daughters, Catherine Eustis (the late Richmond M.) and Margot Jones (J. Walker); and her sons J. Luis Baños, Jr. (Anne) and George D. Baños (Becky); 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and devoted nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her loving daughter Julie Poitevent (Edward).

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Throughout her life she cultivated a love of literature, philosophy, and theology, all of which formed her deep sense of spirituality.

Cherie’s faith was a centerpiece of her life. She was an active parishioner at Holy Name of Jesus, served on the Captain’s Council at the Cenacle Retreat House, was Lady Commander Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, and was recently honored by the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center. Above all, she loved her weekly prayer group.

During her lifetime she was also active in numerous civic and social organizations. Among these are the Junior League of New Orleans, where she received the Outstanding Sustaining Member in 1980; the Orleáns Club where she served as President, and Quarante Club. She was a graduate of Newcomb College and was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity.

All who knew her will remember her beautiful smile, warmth and grace.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Mass of the Resurrection at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Tuesday, August 27th at 11:00 am. Interment will be private. In honor of her lifetime commitment to the Cenacle, donations may be sent in her memory to Sisters of the Cenacle, 513 West Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60614. Cherie’s family extends their sincere gratitude to her caretakers for their love and compassion.

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