Ruby Cochran Lama Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ruby Cochran Lama (Metairie, Louisiana) on October 23, 2026. Ruby, born on March 13, 1933, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruby Cochran Lama or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Joseph Lama Jr.; her parents, Garland Cochran, Sr. and Rennie Mae Bunch Cochran; and her siblings, Elvin Cochran of Garland, Cochran, Jr., O'Neal Cochran, Mildred Waites and Rhudean Freeman.
She is survived by: her children, Joseph Lama III (Pamela), Anthony Lama (Carole) and Kathleen Cuccia (Chris); her grandchildren, Lisa Lama Gilder (Bryant), Joseph Lama IV, Alissa Lama, Anthony Lama Jr. (Genevieve), Angelina LoCicero Catalanotto (Anthony) and Christina LoCicero Peeples (Sean); and her great grandchildren, Peyton Adam, Gerard Adam IV, Steven Catalanotto, Dominic Peeples, Samantha Peeples, Ellie Lama and Edith Lama.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home (4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
