Owen Joseph LaCour, Sr.

Owen Joseph LaCour, Sr., a native of New Orleans and a resident of Kenner after Hurricane Katrina, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was 102 years old. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 80 years, Lorraine Armagnac LaCour, and their seven children: Judy L. Drez and her husband, Ron (and their children: Ron, Jr.; Kevin; Diane D. Barnett; and Craig); O.J., Jr., and his wife, Sandy (and their children: Jay, Greg, Stephen, and Jeffrey); Ronald and his wife, Joanne (and their children: Kristie L. Broussard and Keith); Charles and his wife, Jean (and their children: Mark and Julie L. Isch); Barry and his wife, Jenny, of New Iberia (and their children: Gabrielle L. Heil and Joey); Edmund and his wife, Lori, of Dothan, Alabama (and their children: Eddie, Jr.; Danny; Will; and Rachael); and Karen L. Puente and her husband, Mickey (and their children: Michael, Jr.; Andrew; James; and Madeline). He is also survived by 36 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, George Evans LaCour and Maud Story LaCour; his infant sister Shirley LaCour; and his twin sisters, Beverly L. Weber and Bernyce L. Knowles.

He was a devout Roman Catholic and ensured that all of his children received a Catholic grade school and high school education. He was a proud 1934 graduate of St. Aloysius High School and studied accounting/commercial law at Loyola University. He was the former owner and president of Bonded Carbon and Ribbon Company, Inc., in New Orleans, where he worked for over seven decades.

“Pop,” as he was known to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was an avid golfer and an excellent dancer. He had an incredible memory and was able to recount events throughout his long life until his final moments. He was a generous person and cherished his large family, especially enjoying family gatherings. He was loved and will be missed.

Private services (limited to the family) will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 4640 Canal Street, New Orleans, with visitation commencing at 10 a.m. and a Mass at noon. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Due to the current pandemic, all are requested to wear face masks at the services. In lieu of flowers, please consider the offering of Masses or making donations in memory of Owen J. LaCour, Sr., to St. Jerome Church, Ministry of Concern, 2402 33rd Street, Kenner, Louisiana 70065.

The family invites you to express your fond thoughts, memories and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.