MASUE MATSUYAMA EUES

August 28, 1934 - July 16, 2021

Masue Matsuyama Eues, affectionately known as Mariko, passed away at the age of 86 in the evening hours of Friday, July 16, 2021, at her home in Patterson surrounded in love by family.

Mariko was born on August 28, 1934 in Hokkaido, Japan and was one of twelve siblings. She met a young Marine by the name of Earl Eues who was stationed in Okinawa and the two fell in love. They were married in Japan and then Earl took his new bride to the US. They were also married while on the ship by the Captain in order for their marriage to be legally recognized in the US. Earl went on to become a Dentist and Mariko was right by his side as his assistant for many years. Small in stature with a big personality, some of Mariko’s favorite pastimes included flower gardening, tending to her lawn, cooking, and family get-togethers. She had a deep love for family and especially loved doting over her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who were the sparkle in her eyes. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Her life and beautiful memory will continue on in the hearts of her three children, Mary Grace Segura and her husband Art, Earl Joseph Eues Jr. and his wife Kristi, and Patricia Ann Moses and her husband Fred; ten grandchildren, Lauren, John, Kyle, and Logan Segura, Seth Eues and his wife Nichole, Taylor Eues, Brittney Eues and her companion José Leal, Bradon Eues, and Cameron and Chloe Moses; two great grandchildren, Carleigh Rae Sampey and Hayden Elizabeth Fuller; as well as several siblings in Japan.

She is reunited in eternity with her husband of 57 years, Earl Joseph Eues Sr.; her son, John Charles Eues; as well as with her parents.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 19, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson during a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Father Herb Bennerfield as Celebrant for the Mass. Following the services and in keeping with her wishes, Mariko will be cremated. Inurnment will be held privately with the family at a later date in the St. Joseph Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her beloved Earl.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson on Sunday, July 18th, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. recitation of the Holy Rosary. Visiting hours will resume Monday, July 19th, at Ibert’s at 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. dismissal to the church. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Seth Eues, Cameron Moses, John Segura, Kyle Segura, Logan Segura, and Bradon Eues, with her sons-in-law, Art Segura and Fred Moses as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please consider making contributions in Mariko's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 800-805-5856, www.stjude.org.

Family and friends may view the obituary online by visiting www.iberts.com and are encouraged to share their condolences, cherished memories, love, and support for the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.