Lorraine Martin Hurwitz funeral on Thursday

LORRAINE MARTIN HURWITZ, a homemaker who called New Orleans her home for most of her life, died on March 28, 2017. She was 82.

A Canadian citizen, Hurwitz was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan before moving to Winnipeg, where she resided before moving to the Crescent City.

She married her husband, Dr. Lowell Hurwitz, in September of 1963. They were members of Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie.

Hurwitz suffered a heart attack some time ago, which led to her being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, shortly thereafter.

Hurwitz was predeceased by her son Ronald Hurwitz. Besides her husband, she is survived by her son Joshua, her sister Cheryl Babin and two grandchildren.

A graveside service officiated by Rabbi Robert Lowewy was be held at Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30.

Lake Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.