Mary Ann Carreca Schultz

Mary Ann Carreca Schultz, age 83 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 2 at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, La. She was a resident of Independence, La. but lived with her daughter Terri Ann Schenk in Ponchatoula, La. for the the past three years. She was a wonderful wife, mom, sister, aunt, grandma, great-grandma and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mary Ann loved taking road trips to the casino, spending time in the back yard watching the wildlife, entertaining her sweet great-grandkids and two spoiled furbabies Chico and Princess Pearl, who will miss her dearly, and of course, meeting her back pew crew at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church on Saturday evening.

Mary Ann leaves behind her daughter Terri Ann Schenk (Raymond), son Charles Hutchinson (Zaklina), grandchildren Natalia Hutchinson, Izabella Hutchinson, Brandi Givens (Jeff), Daniel Conti (Hope), Madison Conti (Noah), Joshua Conti; great-grandchildren Emilia, Elijah, Ezra (Jeff and Brandi), Oliver, Luna (Daniel and Hope); loving sisters Jennie Vullo, Lena Pauli (Ed), Beatrice Arnone (Frank) Diane Fugarino (Charlie); niece Joann Salisbury (Harold); sister-in-law Elizabeth Surgi (Gene) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her wonderful husband of 45 years Dr. Louis J Schultz; parents Anthony and Josie Carreca and brother-in-law Leon Vullo.

There is one thing you do not have to worry about whether you are sick, hurt, sad or dying when in this family’s loving embrace is enduring this moment alone. Everyone mentioned here and many others were always by our side for comfort, support and love. A family truly un-matched and a blessing that will forever bond us stronger through these difficult and dark times.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Boulevard Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The visitation will continue the following day Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the funeral home from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM. A funeral mass will follow the visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, 620 3rd Street, Independence, Louisiana 70443, at 11:00 AM.

Interment will follow at Colonial Cemetery in Independence.