Lloyd P. Fadrique

LLOYD PURVES FADRIQUE (93) passed away into the arms of his savior while resting peacefully at home in Houston, Texas, Sunday, March 1, 2015. He was born June 23, 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana, graduated from Tulane University before joining the US Navy in World War II. After serving his country, Lloyd moved to Houston in 1945 to work as a reservoir engineer for Exxon. He married Beverly St. Germain of Houston, April 28, 1950 and the two were married 56 years until 2006 when she preceded him in death. Lloyd had a successful career in business and real estate development, founding Fadrique and Co. and Woodlen Glen Corporation. From 1984 until 2001 Lloyd and Beverly lived and made many friends in Santa Fe, New Mexico where they were members of Holy Faith Episcopal Church. They returned to Houston in 2001 to be near five of their ten grandchildren and they joined The Church of St. John the Divine - Episcopal at that time.

Lloyd graduated from Tulane University in 1941 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He later earned an executive Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He never tired of learning, he loved reading and in his recent years he was especially fond of studying the gospel as revealed in God’s Word.

Lloyd was proud of his service as a Navy supply officer (Lt. Commander) aboard the US Kaskaskia AO27 in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a Patriot!

Both Lloyd and Beverly were gifted gourmet cooks who loved entertaining friends in their home. They studied with Jacque Pepin, Giuliano Bugialli, Martha Stewart and at La Varanne in Paris, France. In 1981, they co-authored and published a cookbook, The $12.00 Gourmet. While living in Santa Fe they taught cooking classes at Santa Fe Community College, enjoyed picnicking and mushroom hunts in the mountains, and developing Lloyd’s fine wine collection. Lloyd’s other hobbies included gardening, oil painting, photography and traveling. He and Beverly toured Europe several times and they visited the Holy Land. Lloyd also loved Apple Macintosh computers from the very beginning! He bought his first personal computer—a Mac128K—in 1984 and forever thereafter, Lloyd enthusiastically embraced virtually every new Apple product the moment it became available.

Throughout his life, Lloyd offered his support and leadership to many business clubs, charitable service organizations and the arts. In Houston, Lloyd was an active member of River Oaks Country Club where he served on the board of directors, chaired the wine committee, and loved playing tennis. He was a president of the Houston Grand Opera and the Houston Association of Realtors, a board member of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, and a supporter of the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra. He prepared and served meals for The Gathering at the Church of St. John the Divine. In Santa Fe, Lloyd was an active member of Holy Faith Episcopal Church. He supported the Santa Fe Garden Club, the Santa Fe Opera, the Chamber Music Society, and founded the Don Quixote Club.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Grossman, MD and all the nursing staff and caregivers associated with Houston Methodist Hospital System for saving Lloyd’s life in 1995. Lloyd’s grandchildren have shared many happy memories with their “Tuda” because of these professionals and their expertise. The family also wishes to thank caregivers Esperanza, Delores, Karina, Ruth, Olga, and Lloyd’s assistant Marsha for their loving care and kindness these last several years.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents Pedro Fadrique and Gretchen Hibbert, his wife Beverly, and his son-in-law Robert DeHaan. He is survived by his sister, Mary Lou Pearson of Santa Fe, NM; his daughter Beverly DeHaan of Houston, and grandchildren Steven Stroup; Ian Stroup, wife Andrea and Lloyd’s great grand children Bridget and Noah; Kendall Stroup and Lloyd’s great grandchildren Ricky and Gracie; Skyler Hernandez, husband Rudy, and Lloyd’s great grand children Addison, Prescilla and Jacqueline; and Chris Carney; step grandchildren Jeffry DeHaan, wife Robin of Midland, Michigan; Robert DeHaan III, wife Ashley of Wyoming; and Courtney Harness of Chesterfield, Michigan; son Captain Randy Fadrique of Houston, wife Diana and grandsons Derek and Brett; daughter Lisa Hill of Houston, husband Paul and granddaughter Caroline; daughter Devera Allday of Houston, husband Marty and grandsons Austin and Travis. Lloyd was a devoted family man, greatly admired by friends and family as an inspirational role model of a husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, friend and gentleman.

Rest in Peace, Rise in Glory!

The memorial service is to be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 5th of March, at the Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd, where the Rev. Dr. Clay Lein, Rector, and the Rev. Dr. Douglas W. Richnow, Senior Associate Rector, will officiate. Valet parking will be available.

Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the adjacent Sumners Hall.

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to The Church of St. John the Divine - Episcopal, 2450 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX 77019; Open Door Mission, P.O. Box 9356, Houston, TX 77261; or River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO), 1973 W. Gray, Suite #3, Houston, TX 77019.