Marie Louise Couch Leicher passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Henry Leicher for 51 years. She was the daughter of the late John Beckler Couch and Evelyn Isabel Couch. She was the sister of Jack Couch, Jerry Couch, and Walter Couch.

She was preceded in death by her infant twin as well as a daughter, Karen Marie Leicher, and sons Kevin Charles Leicher and Kerry Michael Leicher. She is survived by one son, Keith Leicher. She was the grandmother of Kayla Marie Leicher, Kaylee Rose Leicher, Lyndi Mae Kimbrel, and Joseph Reid Kimbrel, as well as great-grandmother of Mariana Ariella Aguilera. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Monday, December 31, 2012, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery.

The above obituary appeared in The Times-Picayune, Dec. 28-30, 2012.

Pictures of Marie as they appeared with the obituary