Marie Franchina Betbeze, 84, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away on March 16, 2026. Marie was born September 30, 1941, in New Orleans, to Louis A. Franchina and Augustina Lena Garofalo.  Marie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and spent her years focused on her family and her Catholic faith.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Sidney B. Betbeze, Jr. and a brother, Theodore Miller (Eileen).

She is survived by her two children, Elana Ponceti (Anthony) and Michael Betbeze (Jennifer); four grandchildren, whom she was most proud of, Gabrielle Ponceti, Genevieve Ponceti, Angelina Betbeze, and Katherine Betbeze; her brothers, Anthony Franchina (Gail), and Vincent Franchina (Gail). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom she loved. Marie will be missed by all of her friends and family.

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St, in Mandeville, Louisiana, on Monday, March 23, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00am followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30am.

Burial will be in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, Louisiana, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00am.