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Gertrude Vicknair Obituary

Gertrude Fisher Vicknair, 88, passed on to meet her late husband, Earl J. Vicknair Sr., on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. Gertrude was a resident of St. James Place, Baton Rouge, for the past four years and prior to that was a resident of Harahan for 54 years. Gertrude was a charter member of the River Ridge Bromeliad Society and recently won two gold medals in the Senior Olympics for shuffleboard. Gertrude is survived by two sons, Earl Jr., of Navarre, Fla., and Wayne Vicknair, of Metairie. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Louis Fisher Sr. and Gertrude Saddler Fisher, sister of Emelda Stevens and the late Andrew Fisher Jr., and godmother of Debbie Fisher. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at St. Rita Catholic Church, 7100 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. Friends may visit after 9 a.m. at the church. Interment in All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers please send donations to SPCA International, Inc., P.O. Box 8682, New York, NY 10001. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Published by The Advocate on Dec. 15, 2010.
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Wayne, I just learned of your mother's passing this morning. You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of such a "special person" in your life. My prayers are with you!

Linda C. Green

December 20, 2010

Earl, I was sad to hear of your mother's passing. She looks like a wonderful woman. I'll be thinking about you.

Ed Tedrow

December 16, 2010

Earl (the best math tutor I ever had),

I am so sorry you and your brother have lost your mother. I am sure she was a very kind women, because you are a very kind man. I send both you and your brother my condolences. Please let me know if you ever need anything.

Pocahantas and Rafferty

Rachel Jackson

December 15, 2010

Earl & Wayne:
Just want to express my deepest symptahy on the death of your mother, Gert. She was a wonderful woman. So I cannot be there fro the funeral. I am in Florida seeing my brother. I remember her at Mass today.
+Father Jerry

Jerry Dabria

December 15, 2010

Earl:
My heart felt condolences to you & all of your family.

William Rose

December 15, 2010

Thinking of you all. May Gert rest in peace and may eternal life shine on her.
I will offer my Mass today for the repose of her soul.

With love and prayerful sympaty.

Dave P. Dabria

Dave Dabria

December 15, 2010

Dear Earl Jr. and Wayne. We will be thinking of you during this blessed time. Your mother was a living saint and we will miss her kind and loving presence. We know she is rejoicing with Earl in heaven.
Sorry we can't be with you personally due to doctor's appointment and medical condition. But we will be with you in spirit and prayers.
God bless you all!

Dave and Darrell Dabria, Miramar Beach Florida.

Dave DAbria

December 15, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Thelma Cook

December 15, 2010

Thank you for the blessing and opportunity you gave our Hospice in His Care staff to know, and assist in the care of Ms. Vicknair. Our prayers are with you all.

Director of Spiritual Care
and Bereavement

Bill Brewer

December 15, 2010

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