Calvin August Oubre

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." - Psalm 91:1. Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Calvin, as everyone called him, was born in Garyville on Sept. 5, 1915, and was 92 at the time of his death. Calvin graduated from Leon Godchaux High School in Reserve. In 1978, he retired from Gulf States Utilities after 33 years working at the Louisiana Station in Baton Rouge. He enjoyed watching baseball and football and loved fishing, dancing, cooking and gardening. Calvin served in various activities, including past president of the Sideliners and vice president and member of the board of directors of the Kilowatt Klub. Calvin was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Parish, where he served as past president of the Ushers Society and Holy Name Society. He also enjoyed visiting the sick of the parish and was an adorer of the Holy Eucharist for 22 years. On June 3, 2002, Calvin moved to Whealdon Estates, where he organized Catholic activities and started weekly Mass and communion for the residents. Calvin was a man of faith, family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all whom he has touched. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., on Friday, May 2, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church is on Saturday from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Miles Walsh, celebrant. Calvin was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Georginia; daughter, Wynona Ann; and son, Curran Joseph. He is survived by his son, Anthony Wayne Oubre and spouse Connie Smith Oubre; and daughter, Tammie Oubre May and spouse Joe Gerard May. God has also graced Calvin with nine grandchildren and their spouses, Joe and Jean Lindsly, Ray and Juanita Lindsly, Layne Lindsly, Angela and Michael King, Calvin and Rhonda Lindsly, Charles "Les" Bergeron, Emily and Chip Kline, Zachary and Becky Oubre, and Alex May; and great-grandchildren, Chad, Stephen, Jason, Jeremy, Rachel Layne, Brandon and Kalyn Lindsly, Sarah and Jason Adams, Nicole Leglue, Christopher, Kelsey, Benjamin and Daniel Bergeron, Christopher Humphreys, and his two newest angels he so waited for, Georgia "D" Oubre and Sydney Frances Kline. Pallbearers will be Joe Lindsly, Ray Lindsly, Layne Lindsly, Charles "Les" Bergeron, Calvin Lindsly, Zachary Oubre and Alex May. Many thanks to Dr. Hargroder and his nurse, Sue, Chase Home Health and Hospice Care of Louisiana. Our family deeply thanks his loving caregivers, Ceola, Jackie, Cathy, Catherine and Tanya, for the love and care they gave Calvin. They were our angels sent from heaven to care for him. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.