Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

May 19, 2019

CHARLOTTE - Mary LaFargue Peres passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the age of 93. Born in Alabama, she was a longtime resident of New Orleans, and most recently of Charlotte, NC. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Anthony J. Peres, her parents, and her siblings, Vera Meyer and William LaFargue.  Loving mother of Anthony J. Peres, Jr. (Kathleen), Christine Griffin (Joseph), Kathleen Peres, Melanie Peres, and Ann Landry (Kevin).  She was blessed with three beautiful granddaughters, Melissa Peres, Michelle Peres-Tenorio, and Mary Griffin Olivares, and five great-grandchildren, Logan, Bane, Rio, Drew, and Elena.  She was loved by all and will be deeply missed.   

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA beginning at Noon with Mass to follow at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.