Vilma Elena Bolanos, age 87, passed away on October 6, 2017 at Ochsner Elmwood Canon Hospice.  Born in 1930 in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, Vilma entered the convent upon High School graduation in Managua, Nicaragua joining the religious sisters of the Divina Pastora. Upon leaving the convent, she came to the United States in 1958 where she had several successful careers in various businesses including retail, automotive, and real estate, and eventually retired from Eastern Airlines. 
She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Francisca Guido Bolanos and father, Humberto Bolanos. Beloved sister of Myriam B. Lopez (Francisco), and the late Octavio Bolanos. Aunt of Francisca Ines Comar (Paul) and Francisco Lopez (Marie Jeanne). Great Aunt to seven nieces and nephews. 
Vilma above all was devout to her faith in God. She impacted many with her kindness and leaves behind many memories to cherish by all who knew her.  She was a resident of Metairie for many years and a devout parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr. in Metairie on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 11:00 am with visitation from 9:00 am until Mass time. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

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