Lawrence Lanthier, age 81, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2020. Lawrence was born November 30, 1938 in Jennings, LA to Jean Baptist Lanthier and Idell Richard Lanthier.
Lawrence worked for Pepsi Cola Comp., as a delivery driver and also for Acadia Parish as a road maintenance worker in Crowley, LA. He enjoyed watching wrestling and football, Western movies, listening to French and old country music. He also liked to listen to the news and the EWTN station. During his stay at Rest Haven he was very involved in the nursing home Olympics. He received three certificates and one trophy. Lawrence enjoyed going out to eat with his sister and friends at the Buffet's so he could choose just what he wanted.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents; five, half brothers, Claude, Leo, Jessie, Ivan, Constance; four half sisters, Marie, Delia, Irene "Blanche", Lucette; nephew, Larry Lee Thibodeaux Sr; great niece, Lily Thibodeaux.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Mary Alice Adams and companion Julian "Buddy" Sallier of Lake Charles, LA; brother, Curvis Lanthier and wife Janelle of Baton Rouge, LA; nieces, Shantel and husband David Green of Walker, LA, Cherrae Smith of Walker, LA, Kristena Thibodeaux of Indian Harbour Beach, FL; nephew, Brandon Lind of Monticello GA; great nephew, Larry Lee Jr. Thibodeaux and wife Michelle of Highland Ranch, CO ; niece in-law, Dianne Thibodeaux of Westlake, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 8:00 AM. and a rosary will be prayed at 11:00 AM at Hixson Funeral Home, of Lake Charles, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 12:00 PM at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Burial for Lawrence will follow Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Consolata Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Brighton Bridge Hospice and the staff at Rest Haven Nursing home for the many years of care for Mr. Lawrence Lanthier.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to the American Heart Association. Donate by phone: 1-800-AHA-USA1
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com for the Lanthier family.
