Irene Julia Good DeMars "Irenke"

Irene Julia DeMars, age 78, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born in Albany, Louisiana, Irene was a resident of Holden, Louisiana, and a beloved member of her community. She was a proud member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Hungarian Cultural Association. She was widely known as the “Árpádhon Artist” in Albany. Irene’s artistic contributions became a cherished part of local tradition, as she created posters for the Strawberry Festival, the Harvest Dance, and the Italian Festival. Irene had a passion for creativity in all forms. She loved painting, crafting (specifically pipe cleaner animals), and expressing herself through art. Beyond her artistic pursuits, she found joy in simple pleasures including watching wrestling, gardening, raising animals, and especially spending meaningful time with her family, whom she loved dearly. Irene’s legacy lives on through her artwork, her community contributions, and the many memories she created with family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Irene is survived by her daughters, Tammy Rousse, Melanie Fitzgerald (Tim), Bonnie Fuller (Derek), and Tracey Wascom (Lonnie); mother, Irene Lezu Good; brother, Frank James Good Jr. (Helen), grandchildren, Christian Rousse, Alexis Rousse, Kaylee DeMars (Mason), Bradley Shultz (Leann), Caralyn Shultz, Cheyenne May (Yuaquel), William Charles Wascom, Ava Lee Wascom; great-grandchildren, Atlas DeMars, Stella Shultz, Lateryeus May, Latertion May, Latyran “Ray” Fuller, Zayden May, Addilyn Gatlin, father of Christian and Alexis, Dion Rousse; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and her best friend and beloved chihuahua, Annie May. Irene is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Charles “Shorty” DeMars; father, Frank James Good Sr.; and grandchildren, Cierra Renea Fuller and Jeremy Frank DeMars. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation in the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home 12012 Hwy. 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The visitation will resume on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret Catholic Church will follow promptly at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery.

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Irene Julia Good DeMars "Irenke"

July 19, 1947 - April 7, 2026