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“Dear Chabelita, Carmen María, Dora and Leon: Our hearts go out to all of you and We wish there was a way to give you the comfort you need to see...Read More »
1 of 5 | Posted by: Hugo and Juanita Varela - LA

“Carmen you blessed to have such a wonderful Mother for so many years, now she is returning to her maker to spend an eternity with. Our prayers are...Read More »
2 of 5 | Posted by: Janice and Carl Hueschen - LA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Carmen. May you find peace and compfort in LOVE of your family and the warm embrace of your...Read More »
3 of 5 | Posted by: DaraL Waldrop - Slidell, LA

“Your mother was blessed to life a long life surrounded by the love of her family. May peace be with you and your family. ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Shannon Leger - Lacombe, LA

“What a wonderful life your Mom had. To live to 93 is amazing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. For love is eternal, And those we love shall...Read More »
5 of 5 | Posted by: Gary and Saundra Moragne - LA


Melida Parrales passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the age of 93. Loving mother of Rosa Garcia Lange and Carmen Parrales Olivard (Curtis). Grandmother of Cathy, Jessica, Tabitha and Sarah. Great-grandmother of Brent, Abel, Ava, Aiden and Isabella. Sister of Dora Largaespada and Leon Perkins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Greenwood Cemetery, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to American Cancer Society preferred.