BORN

1929

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Garden of Memories Funeral Home

4900 Airline Drive

Metairie, Louisiana

Meriam Galjour Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 6, 2014.

Meriam Bode "Mimi" Galjour entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 5, 2014 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie A. Galjour and her parents, Lester Bode and Rose Young. She is survived by her children; Lester Romero, Cherie G. Alaniz, Jeffrey Galjour, Robyn G. Henderson (Chris), Wayne Galjour and Michael Galjour, and her siblings; Thomas Young, Adele Adams, Mary Mizell, Bobbie Jacobson and Madeline Walker. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many close friends that were considered family.
Meriam was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA since 1958. She retired from South Central Bell after 30 years of service. She was an avid bowler and participated in many bowling leagues in the New Orleans area.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and also on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 11:00 AM until Mass time. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2605 River Rd., New Orleans, LA 70121 or online at https://donate.cancer.org/.

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May 13, 2014

Janet Hartman

Robin and family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you strength to move through this most difficult time.

May 10, 2014

jeff

missing u mom

May 9, 2014

Jimmy & Michelle Guttierrez

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 8, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mim's family and friends at this sad time. She was a wonderful lady.

Jeanne Jensen and Becky Pierce

May 8, 2014

GOD bless you MIMI... You will be missed by all your love ones.....bobbie

May 7, 2014

Donna & Steven Cohen

May your love of family be your strength and comfort in your time of need

May 7, 2014

louis luna

to the galjour family, our deepest condolence for your loss, may god bless your family through this tough time

May 7, 2014

Allan and Barbara Guillory

To all the family and friends I offer my condolences and my prayers for you all during this time. Stand on your faith and The Lord will carry you through. My love to you all. My husband and I had the pleasure of bowling with Mimii for many years.

May 7, 2014

Perri Cooper

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

May 7, 2014

Julie Howe

Cherie, Robin and the rest of the Galjour Family - Rusty and I wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and that Mim will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure to have known her. May God Bless you and help you through this difficult time.

May 7, 2014

David & Debbie Hibbs

Galjour family, Please accept our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

May 7, 2014

Jackie Meisner

So sorry for your loss. But God will give you the strength to get through this. Love to all of you.

May 7, 2014

Jason Galjour

Mawmaw, I love you. I miss you. I will carry with me, your memory and all the lessons you taught me for all of my days. I will see you again one day. Give Pawpaw a hug and kiss for me.

May 7, 2014

Pam Marshall

To Mary and Bobbie and your whole family, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

May 7, 2014

Benjamin Fisher

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.

May 6, 2014

Deena Marchant

I didn't know Mimi very well, but I know she spoke her mind and did crossword puzzles with a pen! What a diversified lady! Our loss! Best wishes and love to the family!

May 6, 2014

Dewayne Twilbeck

To the family of Ms Mimi Galjour. I've know this wonderful lady for over 36 years. I've never know her tonot have a smile on her face while greeting you . Mimi Will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all that have had the honor and privilege of knowing her and her husband Mr Eddie. To Jason and Abie my love thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. MRS Mimi it was my pleasure to have know you.

May 6, 2014

Lee Ann St. Pe

Jason, May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you. Love, Maw Maw Lee & Richard

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