Juanita Hebert Mazzola
Juanita Hebert Mazzola was born on April 9, 1937, to Lyman Hebert and Sarah Melancon Richard in Louisiana and she passed away peacefully with her family by her side in her home of 58 years in Hamshire, TX on October 5, 2023.
Juanita was a proud alumnus of the Hamshire Bulldogs class of 1955 where she was a band member and twirler. While working at Carnation Ice Cream shop, she met Sam Mazzola. Their love blossomed and they were married on July 20, 1957. They remained committed to each other and to their five children for 49 beautiful years. Sam passed on their 49th wedding anniversary, in which Juanita saw his passing as the full circle of their life together marking the day they married as well as the glorious day that Sam entered his eternal home. She was a seamstress with her Aunt Mabel making custom curtains for JC Penney. After raising her five beautiful children, she began working at Hamshire-Fannett High School in maintenance. This created the opportunity to have many cherished memories with her grandchildren in high school, including frequent lunches and quick visits between classes.
Juanita was a Catholic woman of deep spiritual faith. Even through life’s challenges, she never wavered on her dedication to Jesus, as well as the Holy Family. Through her faith and Catholic upbringing, Juanita nurtured her love and devotion to the Blessed Mother, Mary, using Mary’s maternal love for Jesus as her guide to raising her own family. Over the last ten years, she began researching Saint Faustina who was given the gift of the Divine Mercy Chaplet from the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This became a constant in Juanita’s life through times of personal trial and struggle, as well as praying for her family, friends, and the world through difficult times. As Juanita was preparing to transition to her Heavenly home, her family recognized that she would pass on Saint Faustina’s feast day.
Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Anthony Mazzola, and sons, Rickey Lynn Mazzola, and Tony Mazzola.
Juanita is survived by her daughters, Joni Ray and her husband, Carey, Lori Blanda and her husband, Louis; her son Johnny “Bu” Mazzola and his wife, Kim; her grandchildren Nicole Renner and her husband, Wes; Anthony Mazzola and his wife, Kalie; Ryan Ray and his wife, Brandi; Luke Ray and his wife, Ryan; Tanner and Ross Mazzola; Sam and Jake Blanda; Emily Varnado, and her husband, Dalton; and great grandchildren Amy Beth Mazzola; Sarah Renner; Jonah, Carter and Jackson Ray; Heidi and Molly Varnado; Teal and Tatum Mazzola, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Ms. Mazzola’s Rosary will be recited Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. with her gathering of family and friends to follow until 7:00 p.m., at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 Buccaneer Drive, Winnie.
The family would like to offer profound gratitude to the staff of Hospice Care Team and personally thank Juanita’s in-home care team that included nurses, Chrissy, and Doris, as well as nurse’s aide Jessett. We will forever be grateful for your support, patience, and love through Juanita’s passing.
Video
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- October 8, 2023
- 4:00 pm
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- October 8, 2023
- 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Louis Catholic Church
- 315, W Buccaneer Dr, Winnie, TX, 77665,
- October 9, 2023
- 10:30 am
My prayers and condolences to you and your family! May God strengthen and comfort all!
I am so sorry to read about One of the sweetest people. Loved this lady so much. My heart breaks that I cannot be there for this. Am out of state until Thursday. Hugs and prayers for you all!!!
Praying comfort for the family. Juanita is another childhood friend/cousin I enjoyed growing up with – I know she loved her family very much and she will be greatly missed. God Bless You All
Dear Lori,
We are very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.
May the Peace of Christ be with you and your family. We will be pray at Mass for the repose of your Mother’s soul.
God Bless
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and fun to do things with no matter where you went or did I’m praying for all of you
We are sorry to hear of Juanita’s passing. Prayers for all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Juanita was a great lady! My thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. My the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
Lori, Joni, Johnny and families,
We’re so saddened to learn of your beloved mother’s passing. She was truly a wonderful woman and so loving and so well loved. She is leaving behind a beautiful legacy in such fine families as the Blandas, Rays and Mazzolas.
Peace be with you all in this sorrowful time.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear mom. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. Love you all…
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person.
I have such fond and great memories of staying with your family while visiting Tony during our younger years. I remember your Mother was always cooking or sewing and she treated me just like family. It’s sad to hear of her passing, I pray God’s peace and love comforts you during this season.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I love Aunt Juanita so much. She was so special and I have such fond memories of her. I remember all the games we would play and I never left her house hungry. I’m conforted to know she is with Uncle Sam, Tony and Rickey. Prayers for your family.
So very sorry for your loss. She was a sweet, gentle soul who was loved by so many. We will miss her. RIP Ms. Juanita.
Lori, so sorry to hear about your dear Mother. My thought s and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
. . Connie Philmon