Julia Francis Mancuso Mere - American Press

Julia Francis Mancuso Mere - American Press

Julia Francis Mancuso Mere, 79, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born in Lake Charles, La., on May 11, 1947, to Lucille Couvillion and Sam Mancuso. Julia graduated from Lake Charles High School. She married the love of her life, Claby Mere Jr., on Oct. 15, 1967, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Julia worked for her family business, Mere Grocery, for over 30 years, where she handled p…