Elvira Bouterie
May 30, 1914 — March 26, 2015
On Thursday, March 26, 2015, the Lord called upon Elvira Bachemin Bouterie to take her place among the Angels in Heaven at the young age of 100. She was a native of St. Bernard Parish and a resident of St. Tammany Parish since Hurricane Katrina.
Elvira was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lily Baum Bachemin; her husband, Edward Bouterie, Sr.; her son, Edward Bouterie, Jr.; her grandsons, Sydney Waksman and Danny Bouterie.
Elvira “Granny” is survived by her grandsons, Larry and Wayne Bouterie; and her granddaughter, Connie Beaujeaux. Also survived by her great grandchildren, Ian Hano, Angela and Jonathan Bouterie, Amanda Poissant, Brian and Heather Beaujeaux and several great great grandchildren.
Elvira, also known as “Sis”, had many friends especially Barbara Thibodeaux and her family. She was a person who doted her life with love and compassion. She will forever be loved and missed.
Graveside services will be held in Mandeville City Cemetery, Mandeville, LA on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 10:00 am.