Leslie "Buddy" DeLaune

Leslie Joseph DeLaune, age 87, passed away peacefully at the Carpenter House of Baton Rouge, surrounded by his family on September 23, 2024. He was affectionately known by all who knew him as "Buddy". He was born in St. Amant on March 19, 1937, was a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish and resided at Francois Bend Assisted Living from 2018-2024. He served his country in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and having Sunday lunches at his home with his family. He was a proud co-owner of DeLaune’s Supermarket with his brother from 1970 until he retired in 2006. He is survived by his children, Michael DeLaune (Angelle), Jan Martinez (Dennis), Brent DeLaune (Daniela), and Lesley LeBlanc (Larry); adoring grandfather to, Jonathan DeLaune (Megan), Alyce Fruge (Drake), Austin DeLaune (Zachary Stephens), Meggan Villnuve (Allen), Mccall Martinez, Ryan DeLaune (Wesley Bailey), Stefan DeLaune (Miranda), Kristen Greaud (Ryan), Nicole Porta (Joey), Dale LeBlanc (Shantelle), Devin LeBlanc (Jacelyn), and 16 great-grandchildren, Camryn, Chloe, Collin, Ava, Caleb, Lena, Lucas, Brayden, Brody, Lennon, Grace, Jude, Hope, Joelle, Braysen, and Sutton; sister, Marianne “Mimi” Comeaux, Rebecca “Becky” DeShautelles (Chris), brother, Mark DeLaune (Barbara); sisters-in-law, Mary Gautreau, Elizabeth “Skeeter” Gautreau, Laurie Elisar, and Betty Gautreau; brothers-in-law, Leon Gautreau (Sybil), Remi Gautreau (Sherry), Allen Gautreau (Cheryl) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Jeannette Gautreau DeLaune; granddaughter, Brandi LeBlanc; parents, Leslie and Hilda Guedry DeLaune; sisters, Thelma Michelli, Susan "Sue" Denham, and Dorothy DeLaune; sister-in-law, Annie Mayer; brothers-in-law, Joseph “Joe” Gautreau, Charlie Gautreau, Lavergne Gautreau, John Harvey Mayer, Donald Elisar, Gerald Comeaux, Frank Michelli and Pete Denham. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Mausoleum. His grandsons, Austin, Jonathan, Mccall, Dale, Devin, Ryan, and Stefan will serve as pallbearers. We would like to acknowledge his long-time caregivers, Barbara Templet, Gilda Bourgeois, and Ricky Boudreaux. We also want to thank the nurses, aides and staff at Francois Bend and The Carpenter House for the loving care they gave him. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Buddy's honor to the Carpenter House. Fond memories and words of condolences may be expressed at www.OursoFH.com