Mary Yoland Moritz, 84, beloved mother and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge died peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Yoland was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Clarence A. Moritz, Sr. Yoland is survived by her ten children and their spouses, Barbara Fabre and John, Vickie Mayeux and Steve, Susan Ruff and Don, Sheryl Hansen and Scott, Clarence Moritz, Jr., Kim Moritz and Sherrie, Nancy Blount and Alan, Terri Olsen and Mike, Patricia Cameron and Bob, and Deanna Moritz; 15 grandchildren, Stephanie Fabre Van Lue (Jason), Travis Fabre (Ashley), Mallory and Caleb Mayeux, Aspen Ruff, Amber and Austin Hansen, Cody and Brandon Blount, Megan and Natalie Olsen, Ryan, Katie, and Chris (Rachel) Cameron, Jackson Goolsby; 10 great grandchildren, Noah, Peyton, and Abigail Van Lue, Evangeline Fabre, Dylan Robinson, Jaykob, Destin, and Marijane Goolsby, Nicholas and Elizabeth Cameron; one sister Mazy Rodgers; Also preceded in death by son Robin Wayne Moritz, mother, Mary Estelle Bourgeois Landry Ford, father, Walter Emanuel Landry, stepfather, Huber Ford; sisters, Idola Ball, Verna Anderson, and Ethel Landry; brothers, Lloyd, Earl, Norman, Herbert, and Noland Landry, and grandchild Tennille Goolsby Lasley. Yoland loved to rock and always had to have a rocking chair available. She loved to rock her babies. Her children have happy memories of their mother sitting on the front porch rocking as they bounded off the bus after school. She also loved to work in her yard, planting flowers and picking pecans. A mother always, all her children were safe in the water as she lifeguarded over them on the many camping vacations the family took to lakes and rivers around the south. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm at Greenoaks Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, 5354 Plank Rd. Baton Rouge 70805 at 1:00 pm until the Mass of Christian Burial begins at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her sons-in-laws. Online condolences may be placed at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.
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April 24, 2014
Barb Cousins
Deepest Sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mom was a wonderful loving mother and grandmother! She will be missed by all! I am in awe of 10 kids . She was one special lady! God Bless Yolanda!
April 16, 2014
Linda Hendricks
Vickie and Barbara, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I am in Texas or I would have been there. May God bless you with peace and comfort during this difficult time.
April 16, 2014
Sheryl,
So sorry for your loss. Please except my deepest sympathy. I'll say a pray for peace and comfort for your family. Mary Foster ( Bushnell IL.)
April 15, 2014
Joe Hollis
Vickie, You and your family have my deepest sympathy. Your mother is now enjoying her new home with your father. They will be watching over you and the rest of the family from heaven that they so rightfully deserve. Your mother was always so very kind to me and I will never forget her. God Bless all of you.
April 15, 2014
Brenda Strickland Brown
Susan, I have many fond memories of visiting your house during our fun high school days at Redemptorist. Your mother was always so calm while your many brothers & sisters were running from room to room! May she rest in peace.
April 15, 2014
Wade Bowman
Sorry for your loss.
Wade, Judy, & Peyton Bowman
April 15, 2014
Theresa Twaddle
Sheryl, please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
April 15, 2014
Greg & Mona Laird Miller
The Moritz Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your mom was indeed a beautiful lady she always had a smile to share with everyone. I can remember all our "Landry" family reunions or visits we made when we were growing up she & her family were always a pleasure to be around. Aunt Yoland was welcomed w/open arms in heaven by her lovely husband & family. She's at peace now living a new life w/our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven. May God Bless all of you.
April 14, 2014
Brenda Zettlemoyer
Barbara, may God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.
April 14, 2014
Cathy Reynerson
Barbara, thinking of you at this difficult time.
April 14, 2014
Don Parden
Yoland's passing is so sad. I grew up in the shadow of the greatest family I've ever known. They served as God's role models for loving parents. I'll always be changed for having them as a relative and a memory. I'm comforted by knowing that Clarence was there with outstretched arms to welcome her home.
April 14, 2014
Beverly Landry Ferro
She was a beautiful lady. My dad Woody was her cousin. I recall many family reunions and she and her family were there. Bless her and may God's pax be with all of you. Beverly Landry Ferro- Sam Rayburn, Texas
April 14, 2014
Charles Hartley
To Kim and Clarence, I am so sorry that you have lost your mom. You and all your family are in my prayers. So many years have passed, but I am grateful for our friendships, and I am glad to have known you mother. She was quite a lady, with a wonderful spirit. I was blessed to see her just a few weeks before her death. May God bless and comfort you and the entire Moritz family.
April 14, 2014
John "Mark" Theriot
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Your loss, although heartbreaking, is her gain. She has been promoted to the eternal life she was created for. Blessings and peace to you all. g2G
April 14, 2014
Patricia Crowley
Kim And Clarence, So Sorry To Hear About The Loss Of Your Mom. You And Your Family Are In Our Prayers.
April 14, 2014
Terri, My prayers are with you, my friend! May God bless you with a VIVID memory until you are reunited! -- Robin Beard
April 14, 2014
Bertha Gray
Barbara, I just heard about your Mom. You favor her very much. Let your precious memories of her give you comfort at this time.
April 14, 2014
Janice Grantham
Barbara I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Janice and Charles
April 14, 2014
Debra London
Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that the PEACE of GOD come upon you and your family and that you remember to draw from HIS strength. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 14, 2014
Karleen Glueck
Terri and family, I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She lived a wonderful life and is now in the hands of our heavenly Father. God Bless you and your family as you rejoice in her life! Lovingly, Karleen Falgoust Glueck
April 14, 2014
Don Parden
I'm so sad to hear of Yoland's death. She and Clearance made such a profound impact on my life. I've always carried the grace of their spirit and love with me. At the time I needed it most, Clarence and Yoland served as an inspiration and model for loving parents. I'm conforted in knowing that Clearance was there with open arms to welcome her home.
April 13, 2014
Daudrell LeSage
Barbara and John, Cat and I are so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Moritz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and with your family.
April 13, 2014
Terry, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, I remember her as a very calm and sweet person. I enjoyed when we used to see you and her at the Friday casino lunches. My sympathies to the entire family.
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