Preston L. Olinde Jr.

Preston Lewis (Beavah) Olinde, Jr passed away on November 4, 2026. He was 70 years old. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Preston graduated from Broadmoor High School in 1975, and joined his father in the family business, Catering Kegs.

For 7 years, Preston waged a battle against a multitude of ailments until he could fight no more. He did so with courage, fortitude, optimism, a sense of humor, and an infectious laugh that never wavered.

Preston loved to hunt, fish, the LSU Tigers, the Houston Astros, and working the daily crossword puzzle, which he never finished…..ever. Preston closely followed the growth and development of his nieces and nephews and their children and would update all of his visitors on their activities and accomplishments. Preston was a fun loving and supportive uncle to Justin (Allison) Olinde and their children Elizabeth, Charles, Jonathan, and James, Kristin (Jeremy) Marino and their children Preston and Reese, Mason (Laura) Olinde, Ross Olinde, Alex “Aly” Olinde, and Devin Olinde.

Preston is preceded in death by his father, Preston Lewis Olinde, Sr and his mother LuAnne Haydell Olinde. He is survived by brothers Ronald, Doug (Jayne), Donald, Brad (Kathleen “Keeny”), and sister Julie (Kendall) Theunissen.

An open house celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Dec 13th from 12PM to 4PM at Greenwood Plantation, 6838 Highland Rd, St Francisville, La.