Russell Edward Rojas Sr.

He was survived by his beloved wife, Madeline Belsome Rojas, of 67 years and his four sons Russell E. Rojas Jr., Rodney Rojas (Tina), Ryan Rojas (Denice), and Randall Rojas (Teresa). Son of the late George Rojas Sr. and Dora Sweeney Rojas. Brother of the late George Jr. (Ellen), Earl (Verona), Leslie (Helen), and Alvin (Corinne). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Rojas Sr. was a combat Veteran of WWII and served under General George S. Patton. Landed on D-Day with 29th infantry on Normandy Beach and was in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion.

He was a fisherman in the summer time and a school bus driver, Bus Number 4, for 40 years. He never met a stranger. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew him.

He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lafitte. Family and friends are welcome to visit and attend mass at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy. Marrero, LA on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 beginning at 10:00 AM, a mass will be held at 2:00PM. The interment will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Cemetery in Crown Point, Louisiana, immediately following the Funeral Mass .