Louise Iriart

By Sun Advocate

PRICE – Louise Leautaud Iriart, age 91, passed away June 25, 2008 at Castleview Hospital.
She was born Sept. 21, 1916 in Calexico, Calif., to John and Augusta Ricard Leautaud. Married Bernard Iriart July 26, 1940 in Las Vegas, Nev.; he died on Jan. 17, 1980.
Louise was an active member of Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, where she received the Notre Damean Award in 1995 and was honored as Women of the Year in 1993. She enjoyed helping with the quilts for the annual Catholic Carnival.
She loved working in her yard and everyone enjoyed her beautiful flowers.
Louise had a passion for gardening and she shared it with her family and neighbors.
She is survived by one daughter and three sons, Marie Iriart and Joe Iriart, both of Price; Jean (Carolyn) Iriart, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Bernie (Traci) Iriart, Price; sister, Yvonne (Ross) Jones, Price; sisters-in-law, Leona and Verda Leautaud, both of Price; grandchildren, Michael, Brittany, Nicole, Tiffany and Frankie (April), Charlie (Tiffany) Aldrich; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Frank and Albert Leautaud; and a sister, Marguerite Lamicq.
Funeral Mass Tuesday, July 1, 10 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service Monday evening, Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell’s Tuesday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Price City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Notre Dame Building Fund.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff and residents at the Heirloom Inn and Dr. Karen Radley. Your genuine concern and love for Louise will never be forgotten.