BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Stella Tranchina Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 22, 2017.

Stella Gibson Tranchina on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Age 86 years. Daughter of the late Hugh Gibson and Eloina Oseguera Gibson. Step daughter of Blanca Gibson. Wife of the late Felix Joseph Tranchina. Step mother of Donna T. Speeg, Laurie T. Mastio and Shari Tranchina. Sister of the late Jeannette Halverson. Half-sister of Allan Gibson and Sandra G. Perry (James). Devoted sister-in-law of Marian Gayle Griener and her fiancé Bill Lovejoy. Also survived by her nephews; Todd Graffagnini (Holly), Kyle Graffagnini (Gigi), Keith Graffagnini (Dana), Jon Graffagnini, David Griener (Diane), Grayden Griener (Brandee) and their children. Cousin of Olga Thompson (Ian), Marina Villanueva, Martha Gaudin and Mark Thompson. Special thanks to her sitters, Etta Wilson, Karen Keefe, Brenda Malady and her wonderful neighbors and friends who provided so much help. The family would also like to express their gratitude to the staff of East Jefferson Hospital, St. Joseph Nursing and Rehab facility and Passages Hospice for their care and concern. Stella was born in La Cieba, Honduras. She worked at Hibernia Bank, Chateau de Notre Dame and recently at the Council On Aging in the nutrition department (Meals on Wheels). Stella loved the Saints and Tulane and her nephew, Todd (the voice of the Green Wave on the radio). She loved music. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Joseph Tran, at ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123 on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred.

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May 10, 2017

Angela Centanni-Broussard

MaStella, as I called her, is one of the kindest, gentlest, most faithful and gracious people I have ever had the good fortune to have in my life. I will miss our open and loving conversations, her presence at our family gatherings, her love for my Mom, my family, my home, and my pets; as well as the way she received our love! The times we spent together in her last days have etched a deepened sense of gratitude and compassion on my heart. I will do my best to let your beautiful spirit live in me MaStella. I love you.

May 8, 2017

I worked in the same bldg. as Miss Stella. I see everyone coming out of the elevator from my desk. Everyday walking out the elevator, she had a smile on her face and waved to me. I will miss her friendship
Darlene - Financial Assurance

April 23, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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