Lalita Maria

Englade Poché

Lalita Maria Englade Poché, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was 94 years old. In her final days she was surrounded and cared for by her children and loved ones sharing memories and stories of her wonderful life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joseph Raymond Poché. Daughter of the late Clay Albert Englade, Sr. and Petrona (Petty) Perdomo Englade. Lalita was the loving mother of Mary Gail P. Yeates (Phil), Renée P. Haasé (Edmond) Valerie P. Mays (Warren), Mignonne P. Keller, and Joseph Raymond Poché (Susan). Loving grandmother of Joshua, Jennifer (Ross), Ray, Whitney (Jim) James (Makayla), Monica, Christian, Kate, and great grandmother of Ross III, Conner, McKenzie, Piper, Sutton, Zyaire, Skylar, and Lexy.

Lalita was born in 1929 in Lutcher, LA. While raising her family through the '50's, '60's and '70's, Lalita followed her husband as his company, Continental Can Company, transferred him around the South. In the mid-80's, Lalita and Raymond retired and moved back home to St. James Parish. She was a 1945 graduate of Lutcher High School and also attended Dominican High School in New Orleans.

A Catholic woman of deep faith, Lalita enjoyed her time at the Adoration Chapel at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church where she and Raymond were married. She was most happy when surrounded by her family. She enjoyed cooking and being with her loved ones, especially her grandchildren, who always made her laugh, and her great-grandchildren who brought her so much joy. She will always be remembered for her sense of humor, thoughtfulness and gracious spirit.

Lalita will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is also survived and fondly remembered by her brother, Fritz Englade, brothers and sisters-in-law, Bessie Poché, Neal and Lois Poché, Jay and Noel Poché, and John and Iris Poché as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Lalita, you are still loved and will be deeply missed by us.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Lacie of Journey Hospice, Doctors Laura Chavin and Ashish Udhrian and the nurses and staff of Thibodeaux Regional Medical Center, and mom's caregivers, Kimberly and Melinda.

Lalita's family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Sacred Heart Church, 616 E. Main St., Gramercy, LA 70052 on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Lalita requests that you make donations in honor of Katherine Grace Poché. Please send checks payable to MD Anderson Cancer Center to Ray Poché at 1202 Maple Bough Court, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.