Melba Leny Houvenaeghel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melba Leny Houvenaeghel of Slidell, Louisiana, who passed away on July 29, 2024 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Leny Houvenaeghel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Dr. Jose Ortiz Aponte; and her siblings, Dr. Jose Ortiz Bello (Josefina) and Sarita Ortiz Clough (Lynn). She is survived by: her husband Emil Louis Houvenaeghel; her children, Gina (Rich), Debbie (Frank) and Louis; her grandsons, Todd (Kate), Justin (Lindsay), Zackary (Grace), James (Hannah) and Tanner; her great grandchildren, Clark, Jack, Harrison, Mollie, Grace, Barrett, Jhett, Gritt and Owen; and her pet Tiffany.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to World Venture, a faith-based organization that Melba has supported for many years through her grandson Justin and his family who serve in Japan.
