Jean Marie Vegas

Jean Marie Vegas passed away on December 5, 2024 from seizures. She was born on May 13, 1946 in New Orleans to Cliven and Bernice Vegas (both deceased). Jean is survived by her brother, Paul Vegas (Betty, deceased), sister, Elizabeth Vegas, and sons, Keith and Travis Penn and sister Marie Vegas Mischler (Karl) and children Katie and Kevin Mischler as well as her very dear friend Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Jean was a Buddhist for 37 years and is survived by many friends. Jean graduated from UNO with a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Education. Her favorite flowers were tulips and her favorite color was yellow, so she requests everyone wear bright colors, instead of black, to her Celebration of Life. The family wants to extend a special thanks to Passages Hospice for the great care Jean received. Jean’s Celebration of Life will be on February 15, 2025 at SGI Community Center, 1331 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA and will begin at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Interment to follow at Hope Mausoleum, 4841 Canal St., New Orleans, LA.