Esther Mae Cancienne Ardeneaux Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Esther Mae Cancienne Ardeneaux passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2019 in Abita Springs, LA. A native of Kallona, LA, longtime resident of Gretna, and resident of over 40 years of Abita Springs. Loving mother of Cindy Hughes and her husband Jon, David Paul Ardeneaux, Jr., Tommy Ardeneaux, and Gwendolen Ardeneaux and her husband Antonio Lopez. Devoted grandmother of Brittany Ardeneaux, Emily Hughes, Don Ardeneaux, David Soulier, and great grandmother of Kaleb, Eric, Alex, Kaylie, Kayden and Katie. Loving sister of Evelyn Billiot, Marilyn, Zito, Debbie Glessner, and Larry Cancienne. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, the late David Paul Ardeneaux, Sr., as well as her parents, the late Eula and Thomas Cancienne and her late daughter, Gwendolen Ardeneaux Roberson, and her late brother, Jerry Cancienne. Esther was a devoted and active member of the Mandeville Lions Club for 20 years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and painting, but most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She and her husband David were enthusiastic Christmas decorators, at first for themselves then later for others they knew. Esther will be fondly remembered for her willingness and passion for helping others, and will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Jane De Chantal Catholic Church, 72040 Maple St., Abita Springs, LA, on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Interment immediately following at Abita Springs Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Covington, LA; remembrances and condolences can be shared online at www.serenitycovington.com