Barbara Sue Dietrich Laird Albarez

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Cary John Albarez; daughters, Stephanie Laird Walker (Robert M.), Sue Laird Ollar, and Lea Ann Laird Taylor (John); step-sons, Randy Albarez (Stephanie) and Mark Albarez (Yvette); grandchildren, Ashley Walker Guitreau (Cody), Allison Walker Wilkinson (Colby), Amanda Walker Johnston (Blake), Katie Ollar, Shelby Ollar, Ryleigh Taylor, Reagan Taylor, Miranda Albarez, Colin Albarez, and Michael Steele (Emily), Mariana, Mia, Railey Albarez; great-grandchildren, Levi Guitreau, Adalynn Guitreau, Walker Wilkinson, and Collins Johnston; sisters, Jane Lambert and Mary Claire Garrene; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbur Lee “Buddy” Laird; son in-law, Col. Donovan Ollar; parents, Christian Henry Dietrich and Marguerite Catherine Kellum Dietrich; brothers, Milton, Christian, Bill, Stewart, Russell, Vernon, Donald, Carl Dietrich; sisters, Catherine and Lodena.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge. Visitation at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge.

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