Emma Valle Zelaya, age 82, departed this life on Monday, December 31, 2012 at her home in Marrero, LA where she lived for 29 years. A native of Utila, Honduras. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Rafael Zelaya, Sr., mother and father: Alfonso and Iris Valle and angel Christian Pereira. She is survived by sons: Rafael (Terry) Zelaya, Reynolds (Elba) Zelaya, Dewey (Lizette) Zelaya, Wayne (Mistie) Zelaya and daughters: Nena (Mickey) Pereira and Ollie (Albert) Hill and 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren with one on the way. She is also survived by her sister, Teresita Valle Jackson, and brother, Manson Valle. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from Westside LEITZ-EAGAN Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Visitation will be from 9am-12pm followed by a service in the chapel. Interment to follow in Westlawn Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Ave. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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