Gloria Genusa Obituary

Gloria Mae Hidalgo Genusa was born on August 1, 1936 & gained her wings on December 17, 2025, at the age of 89. She was the 4th of 10 children born to Raymond & Eve Phillippe Hidalgo. She was born in New Orleans, lived in several Louisiana locations & made her home in Erwinville, LA for her last 45 years.

She is survived by Judd Dukes, her sweet love of 44 years; her children, Rose Stone (Kelvin), Susan Guillory (Leonard), Gloria Jane Genusa-Martin, Tina Genusa, Carmello Genusa Jr. (Janice); stepson, Darrall Dukes Sr. (Juanita); siblings, Ruby Rayburn, Delores Conlee, Frank Hidalgo (Cathy) & Billy Hidalgo (Debra); in-laws, Jean Hidalgo, JoElla Hidalgo, Linda Hidalgo, Lucille Genusa, Joseph Porto; grandchildren, Carmello Genusa III, Amanda Stone, Zach Martin, Darrall Dukes Jr., Nicole McDaniel, Sherrie Weber & Joshua Smith; great- grandchildren, Amelia Martin, Darrall "Beaux" Duke III, Robert "Deuce" Langford II; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband & father of her children, Carmello Genusa Sr.; her son, Dannie S. Genusa; her son-in-law, Steve Martin; her siblings, CJ Hidalgo, Mary Jane Volz, RJ Hidalgo, JP Hidalgo, Mary Lee Miletello; in-laws, Louis Sr. and Rose Genusa, Catherine Genusa, Alice and Joe Zito, Rosa and Anthony Dquano, Biaggio Genusa, Mary Porto, Louis Jr. and Peggy Genusa, Bertis Rayburn, Robert Volz, Anthony "Tadon'' Miletello and Melvin Conlee; godson, Robert "Bobby" Volz Jr.

Visitation will be in Lakeland, Louisiana at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 8 am to 10 am. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Interment will be in the Church cemetery with repast to follow at the Church Hall. Pallbearers will be Leonard Guillory, Kelvin Stone, Zach Martin, Darrall Dukes Jr., Joseph Zito, Barry Hugghins and Larry Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Hidalgo, Billy Hidalgo and Amanda Stone.

Gloria was strong. She was a very loving, compassionate & empathic person. She was inclusive & non-judgemental in her relationships with others. Her smile warmed hearts. She was a devoted mother, dedicated not only to her own children, but to others. Her home was a refuge for any child in need.

Early in her marriage she & her husband were farmers of sugar cane, vegetables & cattle.

She was a fabulous cook (The Queen of Cocoons), a skilled dancer & enjoyed crafts & doll-making. She played the organ & sang.

She was faith-filled, loved her church & she taught by example, that we should rest on the Lord for all answers.

The family would like to extend a special thanks Dr. Andrew Parks.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths." Proverbs, Chapter 3, Verse 5-6.