Elsie Ladner Cuevas

Elsie Marie Ladner Cuevas, age 78, of Pass Christian, passed away on November 12, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Gerald “PeeWee” Cuevas; her parents, Oliver and Eunice Ladner; her brothers, Burt Ladner, Eulice Grant Ladner, Leland Ladner, Vernon Ladner, and Clifford Ladner; her sisters, Janelle (Joe) Bates, Alice (Jimmy) Ladner; and cousin, Joyce McLemore.

Mrs. Cuevas is survived by her children, Bryan (Tara) Cuevas, Karla (Wayne) McCarty, and Cheska (Brian) Cuevas; her siblings, Roland (Jeanelle) Ladner, and Judy Ladner; her sisters-in-law, Carolyn Fay Ladner, Diann Ladner, and Judge Diane Ladner’ her grandchildren, Megan (Tom) Burke, Rebekah (Brian) McNees, Joshua (Rachel) Cuevas, Devon Jorajuria, Kord (Morgan) McCarty, Grace Cuevas, and Abby Cuevas; her great-grandchildren, Lawson Burke, Corrine Burke, Jude McNees, Evie McNees, Jasper Jorajuria, Kye McCarty, and Kamryn McCarty; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was a native and longtime resident of Dedeaux community. She was a graduate of Harrison Central High School and Chris’ Beauty College. She worked at the Pass Christian Garment Factory, Oreck, and Wal-Mart. Mrs. Cuevas enjoyed sewing, Sudoku puzzles, spending time with family, and praying the rosary. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dedeaux.

The family would like to thank Sharon Harges, Shara Leon, and all the staff at Country Living Personal Care, and Arden Hospice.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 6 - 9 pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Rd, Pass Christian. Visitation will also be on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dedeaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 pm in the church. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery at Rotten Bayou.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.