Helen Mae Kottemann died on May 14, 2018 at age 84. She was born to G.M. and Lillian Gregorian on June 1, 1933 in New Orleans and was a lifelong resident of Metairie, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Christian J. Kottemann, Sr. Sister of Judy Dirks (Wesley). Mother of Christian Kottemann, Jr., Susan Kottemann (Val), Eric Kottemann, Sr. (Susie), Kurt Kottemann and the late Judy Sykes (Mark). Grandmother of Alexandra Kottemann, Eric Jr. and Ryan Kottemann and Luke Sykes. Also survived by many friends and loved ones. A very special thanks and love to the best neighbors and caregivers that anyone could ever wish for, Mike and Lori Fulham. The last years of Helen’s life would have not been the same without your presence. Also, special acknowledgement to Ms. Lisa Love for her time and caring in Helen’s last days. You were a god send and we thank you. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial gathering at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Saturday morning, July 7, 2018 beginning at 9:00 AM with a Memorial Mass to follow at 11:00 AM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. Monsignor Robert Massett will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Garden of Memories, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Helen’s name to her favorite charity, Descaled Carmelite Nuns, 73530 River Road, Covington, Louisiana 70435. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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