Irma Mendez Lind

Irma U. Lind passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 101. Preceded in death by her husband H. Eric Lind, daughter of the late John and Benalda Mendez, mother of Leroy, Ronald, Warren Lind and daughter Stephanie Punch, sister of Eduardo Mendez and Renee Brennan, grandmother of Lee Eric, John, Robert and Jason Lind, Daniel Fields and Erica Fields. Great-grandmother of Eric, Keven, Wyatt and Arwen Fields. Great-grandmother of Elijah, Aaron and Hannah Trahan. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Irma volunteered at Tulane-Lakeside Hospital for 29 years in different capacities. She was a member of the St. Jude Society, St. Mary Magdalen Social Apostolate, H2U Club, and Circle of Friends of St. Chistopher Church for several years. The family extends their appreciation to the staff at Our Lady of Wisdom for their care over recent years. Also, much gratitude to the staff of Notre Dame hospice for ensuring her transition was peaceful.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 2:00pm. Private graveside prayers for immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Irma’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN (www.stjude.org).

To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com