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Olga Porteous Obituary

Olga Ann Haik Porteous, a retired teacher, entered into eternal rest on August 15, 2013 at Ochsner-Baptist Hospital. Age 72 Years. Olga Porteous is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Courtney Porteous, III. Mother of Courtney Ann Porteous Millet (Leandre) and Susan Carol Porteous Campbell (John) of LaPlace. Grandmother of Leandre Michael Millet, Jr., Jeffrey Porteous Millet, John Royce Campbell, Jr., and Kelly Haik Campbell. Near the end of her life Olga was surrounded by so many family and friends as she went through the pain of dialysis and other physical sufferings. God saw she was getting tired so he closed her weary eyes, took her hand and whispered "Olga, come with Me." With tearful hearts we watched her fade away. Her generous heart of gold stopped beating, and her tired body came to a peaceful rest. Olga joins her brother Hilliard Michael Haik, M.D., and sister Carol Haik Eyrich in eternal rest along with her parents the late Alex and Evelyn Haik of Reserve. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher and friend and a long time member of St. Peter Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1550 Highway 44, Reserve, LA at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 9:30 for the family. Open visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery in Reserve, La. Arrangements by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2013.
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My darling Olga, I think of you every day. Yesterday, we talked about your beloved dog "Sugar" known as "Sug." Olga and Sug were inseparable friends. I hope you know how much I loved and appreciated you.

Jane

Family

August 9, 2023

Jane

August 15, 2021

I miss my beautiful, kind Olga every day.

Jane Eyrich

Family

August 15, 2019

Johnny, Courtney,Susan and other family members,
Sorry for the loss of a great friend, a great educator, and a great wife and mother. Olga will always be remembered by us and the Reserve community. Our prayers are with you during this time of grief. Gerald & Cheryl Keller

August 24, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers for all of you during this difficult time. I am so saddened by this news. There are so many wonderful memories from my childhood involving Ms Olga and the entire Porteous Family. Stay strong and find comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering. May God Bless you all.

Rachelle Torres Sevin

August 23, 2013

So sorry to hear of her passing. Distance and time have kept us apart.
Carolyn Ruth Cochran Brennan
Puyallup, WA

August 20, 2013

There is a full rainbow in the sky right now, and I think it is in honor of our dearest Olga

Jane Eyrich

August 19, 2013

Remembering the good times at LaPlace Elementary School. You will surely be missed!!! God bless your husband and family as they make this adjustment to see you in Heaven.

Laurie Adams

August 19, 2013

So sorry for your loss, Johnny. Focus on the good times and your memories of them. Keep strong and smile!

Janice Vicknair - McAlister

August 19, 2013

Dear Johnny, Courtney and Susan,
Joe and I are deeply saddened to learn of Olga's passing. We always had good times when we would visit and I especially felt a kinship with Olga who always was so gracious and welcoming.
May you all find peace and comfort in all the beautiful memories you made together as a family.
Love to you all,
Cousin Carol

Carol Sasadu

August 18, 2013

Thinking of all of you during this time.
Elaine Kalil, Skipper Kalil, Sissy Kalil Leatherman

August 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sorrowful time. May Ms. Porteous' love, strength, and influence continue to positively impact others for generations as she awaits your joyous reunion with our Lord when you see each other again!

Monica Brown

August 17, 2013

Uncle Johnny, Courtney and Sue,
When I heard the news yesterday about Aunt Olga, my mind was immediately flooded with fond memories of summers spent with you all when I would come to visit. Aunt Olga was such a special lady...the ultimate hostess and always made me laugh! I am so very sorry for your loss. With love from Florida, Cousin Julie

Julie (Sasadu) deRochemont

August 17, 2013

Rest in peace, Mrs. Olga. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Such a beautiful lady.
The Simoneaux's

Shannon Simoneaux

August 16, 2013

Courtney and Sue, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Hotard

August 16, 2013

So sorry . She was such a sweet lady.

Sheryl Nicolay

August 16, 2013

JOHNNY I KNOW YOUR PAIN BE STRONG LIKE ALWAYS MEMORIES ARE FOREVER. I AM THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY MOM ADELE LOVES ALL. I AM IN SHREVEPORT 318 525 7734. TELL JIMMY WE THINK OF HIM HOPE WE CAN MEET SOON,

COUSIN JOHN HOWARD JR

August 16, 2013

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

Debra B. Anderson

August 16, 2013

Rest in Peace, Olga, only knew you from high school but what a sweet person.

Maida Trosclair Kolterman

August 16, 2013

I will truly miss a dear,sweet friend. Thoughts and prayers for all her family and friends.

Pye St.Pierre

August 16, 2013

Courtney, I am praying for you and your family!!

Patricia Foster-Nicholas

August 16, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Olga's passing. She was such a beautiful lady. God bless the entire family. Our deepest sympathy
Carl and Fran Goodrum.

August 16, 2013

John and family I am truly sorry for your loss ,my heart is big for all of you.I knew mom when dad and mike worked together.mike had a big garden and they would come get her shallots( greens) to put in the freezer.that was the good old days .Prayers are with all of you . God bless Rose Michel Paulina,La.

August 16, 2013

With our deepest sympathy!

Sandra St.Pierre-Vicknair

August 16, 2013

So sad to hear about my sweet godmother's passing. I will always remember her sweet voice and her beautiful smile. I will always remember our times together. Courtney and Susan~ you are in my thoughts and my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Leslie Hollier-du Plooy

August 16, 2013

Dearest Johnny, Courtney and Susan,
The memories keep pouring in today as I recall my dear friend, neighbor, and sister, Olga. May all of you find peace and comfort in the coming days knowing how brave she was and her suffering is over.You all took such good care of her and now she is in God's loving arms with no more suffering. I'm here for all of you if you need me. Joyce Harvey

August 16, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. I am heartbroken when I walk my Dog by her corner. They are all gone. I remember a few years ago she was picking pecans by RTC with Granddaughter. I invited her to my yard because I had more then enough on the ground. She was so happy when she arrived. We had so much fun that day. Rest in Peace

Dawn Remondet

August 16, 2013

i am so sorry for your loss sounds like she was an amazing person thoughts and prayers to the family and friends

August 16, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Ms. Porteous fondly. My prayers are with your families.

Valerie Sellars Rhodes

August 16, 2013

My deepest sympathy for your loss of a truly sweet soul. Know she went with her angels to the other side and being reconnected with loved ones and friends, including my brother Barry and her friend and neighbor Linda. They are rejoicing in Heaven.

Cherie Dufresne Hackney

August 16, 2013

Very Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rick and Bertha Moran

Rick and Bertha Moran

August 16, 2013

This was one of the most inspiring person in my life I can remember her uplifting me when my life wasn't what I thought it should be. Her faith guided me to realize God had a plan and it would all work out .She loved recalling her days when she taught Zip. I am so blessed to have known and worked with such a devoted person. God has called her to her heavenly reward, may she have eternal peace . My prayers will be with you at this time, to Mr. John, Courtney ,and Susan...take one day at a time and treasure the life long memories.

August 16, 2013

Dear Courtney, I am saddened by the loss of your mother. She was a lovely and kind person and I know you will miss her more than even you realize right now. I remember your kindness when I lost my mother and will pray for you and your family during this sad time.

Kathy McWaters

August 16, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers for your family.

Pebbles DeLaneuville

August 15, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although she was a neighbor that I didn't know I thoroughly enjoyed my visits with her over the summer. Prayers to your family

Michelle Heltz

August 15, 2013

Mrs. Porteous was my Kindergarten teacher and I have fond memories of her. I saw her several years ago (I was about 30 at that time) and she remembered several students from that class.

My condolences to the family.

Jessica Bourgeois Caldwell

August 15, 2013

Mr. Johnny, Courtney, and Susan
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Olga, she was such a nice lady and we go so far back, she taught me in kindergarten back in 1980 and had a lasting memory of her and Mr. Johnny ever since. I'm sorry I cannot be there on Saturday but will be there in spirit, God bless yall and may she rest in peace.

Casey Laiche

August 15, 2013

Mr. John, Courtney and Susan, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Olga's passing. I so enjoyed her uplifting spirit. I was blessed to have been around her the years we worked together at LaPlace Elementary. Such a beautiful person. Sending prayers to all of you during this very difficult time.

Lisa Millet

August 15, 2013

Susan,

I was so sorry to hear the news from my sister-in-law, Jessica (Bourgeois) Caldwell, and I know that Jay will be saddened as well. Please also give our regards to Courtney - although she's never met me, I feel like I know her from all the good things Carol Bourgeois has said about her.

We will be praying for you and all of your family. May God bless and keep you all.

Jay & Danielle Bourgeois

August 15, 2013

John, Courtney, Susan, and families,
I was very sad to hear of Ms. Olga's passing. I will forever remember that precious smile and generous heart--both she shared with everyone she met. May God watch over and comfort all of you at this time.

Peggy Bordelon

August 15, 2013

Dear Uncle Johnny, Courtney and Sue, We are deeply sorry to hear of Aunt Olga's passing. She was a wonderful Aunt and person and we will truly miss her. We are so sorry we cannot be there with you all but we will be there in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. May God bless all of you.
Love to you all!

Georgette and Xavier and Family

August 15, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

Cindy Terrio

August 15, 2013

John, Courtney, and Susan, I am so sorry to read of Olga's passing. I really enjoyed the years that we worked together at SPS. Your families and Olga will be in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace. Love and prayers,
Cindy Monica

August 15, 2013

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