Denise Alice (Orgeron) Perez

Denise Alice Orgeron Perez, 68, of Covington, La., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March, 6, 2025, with her husband by her side.  She was born in New Orleans, La., grew up in Belle Chasse, La. and was a resident of Covington, La. for the past 20 years.  Denise graduated from Belle Chasse High School Class of 1974 and Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and a Masters with Honors in Special Education.   She taught at Belle Chasse High School, Gretna Junior High School, West Jefferson High School, and Monteleone Junior High School, retiring after 30 years of teaching in our public schools.  She was also a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Covington, La. where she previously served on the Parish Council.   Denise enjoyed painting, sewing, cooking, baking, and spoiling her grandchildren.  She always had something baking in the kitchen, loved attending her art classes, craft fairs, and also enjoyed searching for treasures in thrift stores.  Denise also had a very soft spot in her heart for her dogs:  Rex, Chi-Chi, Roscoe, and Stella.

Denise was preceded in death by her Parents, Albert F. and Marie Boudreaux Orgeron and Sister, Virginia Bayhi, and Son, Frank Andrew Hastings.

She is survived by her Husband of 39 Years, B.J. Perez III of Covington, La., Sons, Carl Hastings and wife Kristy of Destrehan, La., Robert Perez and wife Monica of Hammond, La., Sisters, Deardre “Susie” Orgeron, Sylvia Langlinais, Marsha Crawford, Karen Gulotta, Jennifer Barnard, Ruby “Fran” Renegar, Brother, Robert Orgeron, Grandchildren, Abbeygale, Payton, Parker, Theodore, numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM with a Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM at Serenity Funeral Home, 20419 Hwy. 36, Covington, La. 70433.  Rev. Rodney Bourg will officiate.  Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Lazarus of Bethany Cemetery Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at lbda.org

The family would like to thank the entire staff of St. Tammany Hospice for the loving care they gave during Denise’s illness.

Arrangements are entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Covington, La.

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