Rita Jacob Cancienne Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Jacob Cancienne of Reserve, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on August 18, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Donald James Cancienne; her great grandchild Lily Joy Hines; her parents, Samuel Jacob and Eleanor Jacob; and her siblings, Beverly Ingraffia, Karen Bailey, Samuel Jacob and Kirt Jacob Sr..

She is survived by: her children, Timothy (Mary), Barry (Michelle), Brian (Sue), Darren Cancienne (Tricia) and Greta Kenney (Marty); her grandchildren, Timothy Jr. (Jill), Brooke Hines (Whitney), Brian Jr. (Kristen), Heather, Trevor Kenney (Jamee), Evan Kenney, Jared Kenney, Greyson and Anniston; her great grandchildren, Ellie Ray, Wyatt, Faith, Grace Hines, Harper, Arden, Lyla and Jacqueline Kenney; her sibling Anatole'Touie' Jacob (Beverly); and her sister-in-law Sandra Jacob. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Millet Guidry Funeral Home

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