Theresa Mae "Maw-Maw" Lorio

Theresa Mae "Maw-Maw" Lorio obituary

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Theresa Lorio Obituary

A resident of Baton Rouge, Theresa passed away at 7:00pm Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church. She also attended St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church where she sang in the choir at the Sunday Latin Mass. This remarkable woman was born November 13, 1927 in Baton Rouge, where she lived and met the love of her life, Ray M. Lorio, whom she married December 26, 1948. They spent a wonderful life together until she lost Ray on August 18, 2012. She was an exceptional homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Visitation will be held Wednesday at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church from 9:30am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home East. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial park. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Lorio Kliebert & husband Allen, Karen Lorio Piper & husband Daniel, and Claire Lorio; her grandchildren, Cherie Kliebert Favaro & husband Keith, Erik Kliebert, Joseph Kliebert, Katherine "Katie" Piper, Christopher Piper & wife Caitlyn, Ian Piper & wife Amber, Kevin Piper and Natalie Piper; great-grandchildren, Kiley, Ethan and Noah; sister-in-law, Josephine Lieux and nieces & nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Ray M. Lorio; parents, Arthur Joseph & Nathalie Langlois Lieux; brothers, Bertrand Lieux and Msgr. Arthur Lieux. Pallbearers will be Keith Favaro, Erik Kliebert, Joseph Kliebert, Christopher Piper, Ian Piper and Kevin Piper. We, her family, are comforted in the knowledge that Ray & Theresa are together again and forever. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Joseph's Hospice, 10615 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, La. In Theresa's name. An online guest registry is available at www.rabenhorst.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2014.
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Janet and family
So sorry for your loss know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kaye Gautreau Canova

July 27, 2014

Janet, Karen and Claire:
My condolences to you on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person and I know you will all miss her. Take comfort in knowing that she has joined your father for eternity in the Lord's kingdom.

Robbie Lorio

July 23, 2014

Many fond memories of Thanksgivings past still remain. I recall your dad's many movies - some of which Mike has - of the many family get-togethers. They are priceless. All good thoughts to you gyz.

Wayne Gretchen & Daniel Sterba

July 23, 2014

Janet, Karen, and Claire -
Your Mom and Dad were God's Gifts to all of us. Their Love of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother was an example of their Holy Faith. It was a Blessing to have had them in our lives. They are together again and sending Heavenly Prayers down from above. They and You will remain in our daily prayers. May God Bless and keep you.
Judy and Bob DuBos

Judy and Bob DuBos

July 22, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that you now have TWO special guardian angels watching over you. They are now dancing forever with the other angels!

Amy & John Curry

July 22, 2014

May she rest in the peace of our Lord and Savior. Requiescant in pace. Amen.

Dominic Cangelosi

July 22, 2014

Claire and fly. so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a beautiful and wonderful woman. She will be missed, I will remember you and fly. in my prayers, Mary Ann Cali Ortego

July 21, 2014

RIP, fly high

Lisa Melancon

July 21, 2014

Erik so sorry for your loss! Your Maw maw was a wonderful person from what I read. Keep her in your heart she will always be with you. Love & prayers Madeline & Domenick .

Madeline Orfitelli

July 21, 2014

Dearest Theresa, Your passing brings great sorow to me & my Family. You were so loved by Carol & I. We loved bieng together with you, cooking, laughing and carring on. You were a ray of sunshine. You will be sorely missed. Cousins Jimmy & Carol Guerin.

July 21, 2014

TO THE LORIO FAMILY,
I CAN ONLY THINK OF THE JOYOUS REUNION
THAT MR. RAY AND MRS. THERESA ARE HAVING TODAY IN HEAVEN !! WELL DESERVED AND I AM SURE GOD IS SO PLEASED TO HAVE THEM BOTH AT HIS SIDE! MAY YOU BE COMFORTED BY THOSE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOUR PARENTS LEFT WITH YOU. I AM SURE YOU WILL SEE THEM AGAIN........AS WE ALL WILL IN GOD'S KINGDOM. KEEP THE FAITH! M.M. MARINO

July 21, 2014

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