Maureen Harris Krentel

Maureen Harris Krentel, born on January 30, 1942, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Mandeville, Louisiana, surrounded by family and close friends. She lived her life as a kind and gentle woman, embodying grace and compassion.

Maureen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of everyone she met. Her family was her greatest joy, with the light in her eyes shining brightest for her grandchildren and great-granddaughter, who brought her immeasurable joy. She truly understood the importance of family, the value of close friendships, and the gift of being present in every moment.

Maureen treated others with respect and kindness, always putting the needs of her family and those around her before her own.

Maureen's legacy of love, selflessness, and grace will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her. She is survived by her sons, Stephen Krentel (Alicia), Bryan Krentel, and Wayne Krentel ( Dr. Brianna McDaniel Krentel); her brothers, Leo Harris, Gerald Harris (Linda); her sisters, Gail Harris, Pat Sills (Kevin), and Joan Smith (Tony Bolivar); her brother-in-law, Norman Aube; and her grandchildren, Justin Krentel (Michelle), Harrison Krentel, and Ella Krentel, along with her great-granddaughter, Aubrey Nanette Krentel. She also leaves behind to cherish her memories, numerous nieces and nephews. 

Maureen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman Joseph Krentel; her father, Leo Harris; her mother, Grace Benton Harris; her daughter-in-law, Nanette Krentel; her siblings, Grace Aube, Claire Harris, and Bill Harris; as well as her sister-in-law, Joyce Harris; her brother-in-law, Terry Sills.

Her legacy of love, selflessness, and grace will continue to live in the hearts of those who knew her.