Tanya Steinwinder Troyer passed away on January 8, 2021 at the age of 79. She was born on June 4, 1941 to the late Jesse Herman and Enola Galaber Steinwinder. She attended St. Cecilia Grammar School, Holy Angels Academy for high school and then graduated from Our Lady of Holy Cross College with a Bachelor of Science degree. She later went on to further her education, graduating from the University of New Orleans where she earned a Master’s degree in early childhood education. She taught in New Orleans and the St. Bernard school system for 47 years, working as teacher and facilitator and receiving numerous awards and commendations. She loved teaching and children and truly had a gift. Once she retired, she and her husband moved from St. Bernard to Slidell. As devout Catholics, they were active in church and were members of St. Luke the Evangelist Church. Tanya was also very active in several clubs in Slidell, including the Slidell Newcomers Club, where she reigned as Maid in their Mardi Gras ball, the Red Hats social club, a book club, and a cooking club. She loved to travel abroad; Italy, Turkey, New Zealand, Greece, Australia, Alaska, China, Russia, and France were just some of her favorite destinations. She is survived by: her loving husband of 61 years, Robert Joseph Troyer; her daughter Tanya Troyer Hatch (George); her son, Tate John Troyer (Gina); her sister, Gretchen Steinwinder Rosato (Jerry); her three grandchildren Adam Troyer, Ryan Lazaroe, and Robert Jesse Troyer; her four great-grandchildren Griffyn, Rowan, and Pierson Troyer and Luca Michael Lazaroe; her godchild Michelle Troyer; and her nephew Bodhi Troyer. Relatives and friends attended the visitation and Funeral Mass held at St. Luke’s the Evangelist Church, 910 Cross Gates Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Interment: Private. Those who wish to leave their fond memories and condolences for the family are encouraged to do so on lakelawnmetairie.com in Tanya’s online guestbook.