Mrs. Helen Delay Irving, the eldest of fifteen children, was born on November 1, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to the late Gladys Farve and Harry Delay. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Howard Irving, Jr. and their union was blessed with nine children, Lorraine (Charles, deceased), Lafayette ( Martha ), Helen (Bruce), Howard, III (Eva), Brenda, Bonnie (Bruce), Hollis Sr, Ruth and the late Beverly. Also survived by twenty six grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life and legacy of the late Mrs. Helen Delay Irving will be held at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2916 Paris Avenue, New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11 AM. Visitation 10 AM with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:15 AM. For the health and safety of all, everyone in attendance is asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.



Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2022.