Doretta Smith Briede departed this life peacefully on June 9, 2022 at 3:24 p.m surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born Doretta Louise Smith on June 22, 1955 to August William Smith & Mary Peter Buchler Smith, who predeceased her. She is survived by her adoring husband of 40 years, Richard Charles Briede, her loving daughters Doretta "Dorie" Briede DeLucca (Jamie) and Allison Briede Badon (Marc), and her spirited grandchildren Mary Ryan DeLucca, Carolina Briede "Brie" DeLucca, James William DeLucca, Claude Briede Badon, and Richard Anderson Badon, and her sister Jennifer Smith Willis (Sterling Scott). She is further survived by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Doretta was born in Westwego, Louisiana and was a longtime resident of Lakeview in New Orleans. She attended Holy Name of Jesus School, Mercy Academy, LSU and St. Mary's Dominican College. She was a passionate educator at Holy Name of Jesus School, Les Enfants, and the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Recently retired, Doretta devoted her life and love to her grandchildren, who she treasured more than anything. Aside from the joy of spending time with her little ones, she enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, Mardi Gras, rescuing and adopting animals, and recycling. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St Charles Ave in New Orleans, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to HNJ School, 6325 Cromwell Pl., NOLA 70118 or Glass Half Full NOLA, 3935 Louisa St., NOLA 70126, are kindly appreciated. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 11 to Jun. 15, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Doretta Briede

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14 Entries

Carey Schimpf,

June 5, 2023

God Bless You and Your Family

Susan Groetsch Gumpert and Paul Gumpert

June 15, 2022

My prayers are with you and your extended family Richard. I was so sorry to hear of Doretta's illness and passing. God rest her soul.

Larry and Cathy Vollmer

June 14, 2022

Richard and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends during this sorrowful time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tina Hess

June 14, 2022

Richard and daughters, I
am so sad to learn about Doretta´s death. She was always a bright light in our 4 yrs together at Mercy Academy. I hope you are able to find some peace soon... it´s so difficult losing a loved one I know. Sending prayers of peace up now.

Kevin Seibert

June 14, 2022

Richard and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear wife and mother from me and on behalf of my two brothers George and Bruce. You have provided my family with support during our time of need over what appears to be a lifetime now.

Gary and Liz Huffman

June 14, 2022

Our hearts were so sad to learn of Doretta's passing. What a wonderful legacy she has left for everyone. We are keeping all of your family in our hearts and prayers.

Joan Vallee Rome

June 13, 2022

So sorry for your loss

Adrian LaPeyronnie, III

June 12, 2022

Richard - After Scott told me about Doretta, the first memory to emerge was Grand Isle family gatherings in the late 1960s. Doretta was the cousin who brought her Monkeys records to the island and played them for her younger cousins. There were large family meals and bonfires on the beach with Bill, Mary, Jenny, Doretta, and many other family members. To this day, I am awestruck by her grace and kindness. I am sure that you, your children, and grandchildren have many beautiful memories of being with Doretta, and have been the recipients of her grace and kindness. I wish all of you consolation in recalling your memories with Doretta. God bless.

CAREY & BARBARA SCHIMPF

June 12, 2022

We are so sorry and wish Doretta, Richard and the children the best. May God Bless

Paula and Dan

June 12, 2022

She was a fun spirited and vibrant aunt!! She will be missed terribly. Our thoughts are with Uncle Richard, Allison, Dorie and the rest of the family.

Eddie Cole

June 12, 2022

"Those who live in the hearts of others are never truly gone!" Deepest sympathy in your time of great loss!

Foster Wade

June 12, 2022

Thoughts and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss.

Ted & Louise Huete

June 11, 2022

Dear Richard and family, we are so sorry to hear about Doretta. May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.

Diane Nata

June 11, 2022

Richard, may God bless and console you and your family. All of you are in our prayers.

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