Mercedes "Dee" Rita Monnin Lampo

Honoring our mother’s request, private graveside services were held on Tuesday, August 16,2022 at Beau Pre Cemetery, Jeanerette Louisiana, for Mercedes “Dee” Lampo, age 97, who passed away on August 14, 2022.

Mercedes Lampo was a native of Jeanerette for most of her life and a resident of Lafayette La, for the past twenty-one years. During her many years residing in Jeanerette, she actively participated in numerous civic and social organizations including Garden Club, Entre Nous, Chamber of Commerce and served as an officer and Board member of the Jeanerette Sugar Museum. She also was an enthusiastic life writer, attending classes sponsored by UL Life Writing Courses, writing memories that were shared with family members and friends. As a very accomplished hostess, Mercedes prepared wonderful luncheons and dinners for family, friends and numerous clients and dignitaries, along with her husband Larry, during the years spent as partners, in J and L Engineering Company. Mercedes always had a pot of hot coffee and freshly made pastries ready for family or just visitors stopping in. Dee kept a meticulously landscaped yard and enjoyed tending to the many varieties of colorful flowers and plants. During the most recent past, she spent time enjoying visits from family and friends, reading, working crossword puzzles, and participating in activities of bingo, arts and crafts, and socials offered.

Throughout her life, she never took things for granted, and was always grateful for the many blessings during her lifetime.  Dee was a wonderful inspiration to so many folks, during the journey throughout her life.  She was so very proud of her children and grandchildren for the accomplishments within their lives.  Her spirit was caring, compassionate, understanding, always loving, and she will be missed by us all.

Mercedes leaves to cherish her memory, Leslie L. Williams, Susan L. Horner and husband Michael, Janice L. Benoit and husband David, Laurie L. Kieffer and husband Travis, John L. Lampo and fiancé Karen Corrigan. Grandchildren, Mitchell Harrison, Ryan Dartez and wife Tiffany, Carl Williams and wife Hailey. Great Grandchildren, Ethan Dartez, Rachael Williams, Elinor Williams, Annie Williams, and David Williams. Brothers, Charles Monnin (Lillian) and Harry Monnin (Kay, dec.) Godchildren, Karen Moresi, and Marcelle Wendland, as well as very special friends, Juliane and Isby Schexnayder.

Mercedes was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence C. “Larry” Lampo. Grandsons, Christopher W. Landry, Bannon B. Braun, and David S. Williams. Brothers, Ferdinand Monnin (Margarite), and Leo Monnin (Clare). Parents, Alexandre Monnin and Emily Trahan Monnin.

In lieu of flowers and donations, please simply show some kindness or care to someone who may need a helping hand, much like our Mom did so often, throughout her lifetime.

Our family would like to thank the staff of Maison de Lafayette, especially the nurses and aides on the 6 ^th hall, for providing excellent care and enjoyment during our Mother’s time spent there. We would also like to thank Hope Hospice, Nicole, and Kelsey, for their help, guidance and care for our mother.

David Funeral Home, 1107 Trotter St, New Iberia La. 337-369-6336 was entrusted with services.