Dolores Latour Macke

Dolores Latour Macke entered eternal life on Friday, April 3, 2020, at the age of 84, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-two years, Ronald Macke; her children, Jane Macke, Scott Macke (Jeannie), and Amy Alexander (Troy); and her grandchildren, Tyler Alexander (Ashley), Jennifer Welliver (Cody), Collin Alexander and Cameron McCall. She is also survived by a first cousin whom she considered her brother, Michael Fisher, including numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Adolph George Latour and Genevieve Fisher Latour.

Dolores was born in New Orleans on October 11, 1935. She graduated from Annunciation High School in 1953 and went to work at Standard Supply upon graduation. On June 1, 1957, she married Ronald at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and in 1960, she became a full-time homemaker, focusing on the nurturing and care for her three children. After raising her children, Dolores worked as an administrative assistant in the Office of the Adjutant General for the Louisiana National Guard, until her retirement. After Hurricane Katrina, she and Ronald moved to St. Tammany Parish, where she resided until her death.

Dolores’ family was the joy and center of her life. She was a wonderful cook and known for her Sunday dinners. She hosted all family and holiday gatherings, which was her way of showing her love for her family. Many holidays were spent at the dinner table, talking, socializing with extended family members, and reminiscing. At her table, the younger generations learned about the older generations’ life experiences. As a young woman, Dee, as she was known to her family and close friends, loved to dance and socialize with friends and neighbors, who became more like family. Her door was always open to family and friends. She cared for her aging relatives, with a special love in her heart for them. In later years, her grandchildren became her focus. She loved spending time with, and caring for, them.

The family would like to thank the nurses, caretakers and administrative staff of Forest Manor Nursing Home for the loving care she was provided.

Due to the present circumstances, services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her name to the Poor Clares of New Orleans, Monastery of New Orleans, 720 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana.