Maria Champagne

Maria Champagne passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 76. She was born on Thursday, March 25, 1948, to the late Gloria and John Sokira. She was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.

Maria is survived by her daughters, Karen Champagne Johnston and Lacy Champagne Mills (Jody); grandchildren, Jody Mills, Jr., Richard, Robbie, Nicole and John Johnston; brothers, John (Susan) and Michael Sokira; as well as her nieces and nephews, Jennifer Sokira, Rachel Clark, Bobby Fousch, Lori Samataro and Terri Carrone.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Champagne; parents, John and Gloria Sokira; and brother, Anton Sokira.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 11:00 am until services start at 1:00 pm 

Interment will follow in Loranger Community Cemetery, Loranger, Louisiana.