Gail Marie Chauvin Sanchez

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders He has done His Miracles, and the judgements he pronounced.  1 Chronicles 16 : 11 & 12  A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Gail Marie Sanchez will be held on Tuesday 11 am at St. Mark Catholic Church; visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Mausoleum. Mrs. Sanchez was born on August 2, 1941 and departed from this life on February 7, 2019 at the age of 77 years.She was a beautician, a great cook and an outstanding woman of faith. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family and especially enjoyed her outings to go gaming. She was an avid fan of LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints. She was a special Mom and Grandmother like no other; her love will live on in the memories she made with us. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Nolan J. Sanchez; parents Henrietta Louviere and Aldophe Chauvin; brothers Curtis Chauvin and Terry Chauvin Sr.; brother-in-law Jerome Martin. Survivors include her daughters Leslie Thomassie Bourque (Scott) and Lori Thomassie Waguespack (Marvin); brother Carl Chauvin; sister Elise Chauvin Martin, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Shelia Sanchez Lemmler (Phillip), June Sanchez (Ira), Nell Thomassie Bercegeay, Jane Thomassie Rouyea (Alton); sister in law, Frieda Chauvin; grandchildren Jared P. Bourque, Brandon M. Bourque, and Kade A. Waguespack; great grandchild Reese P. Bourque; and special family daughter, Tessa Thomassie; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. The family expresses their heartfelt appreciation and thanks for the care shown to their Mom by Old Jefferson Community Care Center and Hospice in His Care. Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Scott Bourque, Brandon Bourque, Kade Waguespack, Marvin Waguespack, Darin Johnson and Ryan Villar. Honorary pallbearers will be Ira Sanchez and Phillip Lemmler. Services with Church Funeral Services