Lesa Kim Carter Jochum, age 66, sadly passed away on Sunday Sept. 3, 2023 in Slidell.
Lesa Kim fully loved life, especially her family and her fur babies. She enjoyed the Saints, Mardi Gras & all the other holidays as it gave her the opportunity to dress the part! Kim always had a smile on her face, willing to help anyone she could. She was very loved and will be missed terribly by all that knew her.
Lesa Kim is survived by her loving husband James “Jim” Jochum, her two daughters Kimberly Johnson (Eric), Jamie Jochum (Bryan), grandson Elliot Johnson, and her sister Tammy C. Puderer (Ray). Lesa Kim has many nieces, nephews, a brother and sister in law, and extended family and friends whom she loved dearly.
Lesa Kim is predeceased by many of her family who are waiting to greet her; including her brother Bobby, her dad Cleo, mom Dorothy, mother Betty, and stepson Timothy Jochum.
Her daughter’s Kimberly and Jamie will be hosting two events to honor and celebrate the light and love their mom, Lesa Kim.
September 23, 10 am. A casual gathering to share stories and moments of joy experienced with Lesa Kim. City Park Cafe du Monde area. Please bring your festival chairs or blankets.
October 29, 1:50 pm. A Jazz Funeral with a second line. Bring your dancing shoes and your festive attire. We will start at Cafe Du Monde on Decatur and end outside Pat O’Brien’s. Second line will start promptly at 2 pm. Please give yourself extra time to park and make it to the starting location. Let us gather & laissez les bon temps rouler!
Gone to soon. 🙏💜
Dear Tammy: Our deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss. You are in our prayers my dearest friend. Love, Anne Marie and AJ
Kim tattooed my heart and love. She made sure I knew she loved me. And I felt her love so many times in her hugs. Always and forever my sweet friend, I will see you again someday. And I will miss you forever and ever
Kim always helped her friends. We had so many fun adventures. She. Was my best friend and sister 💕 she always made me smile she will be missed by so many people she didn’t know a stranger she talked to everyone I love and miss her so much ❤️
Kim you tattooed my heart with love. A love I will carry the rest of my life your hugs will always be with me. You made sure I Knew You Love Me for that I thank you. Always and forever my sweet friend
Kim is sadly missed. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her and all the memories we shared over the past 59 years. She was the funniest, loudest, and most thoughtful person I’ve ever known.
I love you kimmers I will miss you 😢 I’m sending my hugs and love to heaven now until I am able to see you again. 😢🌸🌷🪻🌹🌺💐🌸🌷🌹🪻♥️🌹
Kim loved life she was always looking for fun things to do. We had lots of adventures. She had a BIG heart and always helped others. She always made me smile. She was my best friend and sister
She is missed by so many people I love and miss her