Obituaries

BALDINGER Mary Agregaard Baldinger passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 9:30 AM. 

Beloved wife of Edward B. Baldinger Jr for 59 years and 6 months. Loving mother of Edward B. Baldinger III (wife Debra) of Decatur GA and Mickal Agregaard Baldinger of New Orleans, LA. Sister-in-law of Gayle Baldinger Cahal of Jasper, TX. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Eda Maestri Agregaard and Herman Joseph Agregaard. She was affectionately known as "Aunt Mary or "Ms Mary". In her début years she was selected for the court of the Krew of Hermes, of which her father was a founding member. She served as a room mother at Bienvielle School. She served as a volunteer for 28 years at East Jefferson General Hospital, serving 8100 hours making new born baby hats and was a Founder and First President of the Four Seasons Garden Club. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5200 Canal Blvd. (Formerly All Faiths Funeral Home), on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:30 PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to The Foundation of East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006. To view or sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net.