ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MAYFIELD, ERA IRENE AUCOIN DESLATTE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died:Thursday, July 17, 2014

======================================================================= 
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml
======================================================================= 

MAYFIELD, ERA IRENE AUCOIN DESLATTE 
July 18, 11923 ~ July 17, 2014

==========
A photo is available for this file. Please go to
http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2014/sm1407.htm 
and click on the name of interest.
==========

Era Irene Aucoin Deslatte Mayfield, a longtime resident of Kenner and Morgan 
City, went home to her heavenly reward on July 17, 2014 surrounded by her 
loving family, at the age of almost 91.

A teacher for over 35 years, Era was a very outgoing lady and although she had 
no children of her own, she touched and molded the lives of countless students. 
Most of her students to this day still remark, "Mrs. Era was my Favorite 
Teacher". Throughout her many years of teaching she taught at J. B. Maitland, 
John Curtis in New Orleans and Memorial Baptist. She was past president and 
officer of Gideons International. 
She was a member of First Baptist Kenner and attended Pharr Chapel in her later 
years and loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart and soul. 
Era was also a world traveler and accomplished artist, leaving behind a vast 
array of paintings, needlework, and crafts that will be cherished by countless 
generations. Era enjoyed family and social gatherings and would always cook her 
favorite dishes. Everything she cooked was absolutely marvelous! A one of a 
kind lady, Era will be sadly missed by all.

Era leaves behind to cherish her memories; her care givers, Brenda and Carlo 
Gagliano, of Bayou Lourse ; three brothers, Eugene Aucoin of Chico, Cyrill 
Aucoin of Amelia, and August Aucoin and his wife, Ruby, of Gibson; one sister, 
Sylvania Verett of Amelia; she was a grandmother to, Carlo Gagliano Jr., Faith 
Ann Estay, MiMi Hymel and Wendy Earon, Joseph, Catherin, and Irene Hild; 
godchildren, Douglas Aucoin, Clay Briehn and Judy Alfred; as well as many 
nieces, nephews and friends.

Era was preceded in death by her parents,John Webster and Evelyn Lacoste 
Aucoin; her first husband, Reverend Joseph Deslatte ; second husband, Bill 
Mayfield; brother Albert Aucoin; three sister in-laws and a brother- in law; 
and two godchildren, Linda Verett and Robert "Bobby' Aucoin .

The family request visitation by observed on Sunday July 20, 2014 from 6 pm 
until 10 pm at Hargrave Funeral Home. Visitation will resume Monday July 21, 
2014 at Pharr Chapel from 8 am until 11 am. Funeral Services will be held at 
Pharr Chapel beginning at 11 am.

Era will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

===================