Naomi Ruth Carmadelle Raia passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the age of 88. She was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Estelle Dufrene Carmadelle. Sister of Jeanette Stockton, as well as the late Ferdinand Carmadelle, Freddie Carmadelle, Joshua Carmadelle, Nettie Rojas, and Rachel Rodriguez. Mother of Estelle Yacsko (Clyde), Claudia Baio, April Raia Pavia (Jorge), Antoinette Raia Quezada (Raul) and the late Mark Chiasson (the late Theresa). Grandmother of Stephen Yacsko, Dean Yacsko, Antoinette Baio, Jennifer Chiasson, Lesly Pavia, Nicole Pavia, Johnnie Guillie, Ashley Lucas, Michelle Lucas, Kristin Saunders, and Suzanne Nielsen. Great Grandmother of Natasha, Christian, Aliyah, Reginald, Klair, Sabrina, Antonio, Jayden, and Jazzy. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
She was a strong woman who earned her GED before getting an LPN license, and worked as an LPN well into her 70s. She was employed with West Jefferson Medical Center for 18 years, as well as various nursing homes around the New Orleans area. She was a loving and creative mother and an amazing cook. She loved a good road trip. No one had to wonder what she was thinking, as she always spoke her mind. She was a die-hard Saints fan, even maintaining her season tickets during the bad years. She loved life on her terms, whether it was hanging out with family, a road trip, or sitting at the poker table.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expessway, on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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