Condolences to the family. A truly wonderful person. Will be missed by all who knew him. Ma
y he rest in peace.

From Canary Islands  the land than he loved and where belong his ancestors , we send a big hug to all his family and friends.

Bert was part of the "village" of Jackson Square artists whom helped keep me and my brothers safe as we grew up on Jackson Square. For that I am most thankful. He lived a great life. I am blessed to have known him and his children. My sincere condolences. ~Betty Aasgaard

My deepest condolences to Miss Dot and all of Bert's family and friends. He was a wonderful man, truly one of a kind, and it was always a pleasure to talk with him. He will be deeply missed. 
Sharon Ober

We were saddened to hear of Bert's passing.  We are unable to attend services due to medical reasons.  Frank and Jerrie Larkin..

I want to thank my wife Cathie, her brother Tom, and their cousin Dot for bringing Bert into my life. He was a one of a kind. How could someone not love Bert. I know his spirit will be hanging out at the Esteves House at the Islenos Fiesta. The grounds will be kept spotless, Dear Friend. You will live on and inspire - Mobile Trash One.

Bert was a wonderful guy and we will miss seeing him.  Sorry we cannot attend services.  Condolences and prayers to family and friends.
Jennie and Jim Bryant

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to Ms. Dot and the Esteves Family.  I have only known Bert for the last 2 weeks but I enjoyed caring for him.  So sorry to see him go. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I am so sorry - I came to know my beautiful Cousin Bert well into adulthood and he occupied a large place in my heart - I wi
ll miss him so!

Thanks for your friendship, knowledge, and helping a "newby" adjust to the Crescent City.

Will miss guy, a Bernardo, a Isleno, and a Jarhead.

Semper Fi Mac, and carry on with your new post guarding the streets of Heaven.

A big man with an even bigger heart.I will miss his wealth of knowledge of the Los Islenos and all things St.Bernard.Im going to miss that old hippie.

I send love to you Maia - I am so sorry for your loss.

Semper Fi, my brother.  The streets of Heaven have a new "Corporal of the Guard".  Ed Hanemann, USMC, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 550

I only met Bert once or twice, but I know he must have had an abundance of pride in his amazing daughters! Michelle and Angele, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dear Dad,
I never thouht that this day would be here so soon, I will cherish this last month with you in the hospital as you still had your wit about everything and even answered the challenged questions that you were given to make sure you remembered us!  My heart if heavy and filled with sorry as myself and girls will never receive another card from you or even the card that you would send to my house for Angele.  But my girls will remember and cherish your celebration in January, the prints that you gave to Allie and the small pictures that you gave to Andrea.  We love you so very much your daughter Michele  and Bobby, Andrea and Allie

I am deeply sorry for the family and close friends of Bert, I dearly loved talking with him..and will cherish the painting he did for me..Spanish Moss and Cattails,Such a wonderful man.  Marla and Mark Longnecker

Bert was a special person and good longtime friend. We will miss him. Joan & Dick Bonner

Our prayers are with the Esteves family. Janice & Paul Hilborn

Uncle Bert your wisdom and love for your family and heritage will be missed dearly. I miss you. Rest in peace and be with the Lord.

Ramon, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers going.  May he rest in peace and you find some comfort knowing he had a good and great life.

I am so sorry for your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Always remember him as a very talented artist and tour guide and a whole wealth of local knowledge. Been knowing him for a very long time. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Rest in Peace. Deborah and Joe Doggette, New Orleans, La.

Bertin "Bert" Esteves was an effective advocate of the Isleno legacy of St. Bernard Parish.  He was passionate about his heritage and one of this community's tireless ambassadors.  Los Islenos Heritage and Cultural Society expresses its heartfelt condolences to the Esteves family and Dot Benge, his great friend and Society benefactress.

Rhonda Rodriguez Hannan, President, Los Islenos Society

Bert, may you rest in peace. you are in a much better place. I will miss you..........from a long time friend and fellow jackson square artist Richard "Dick"..Malanowski....

We will miss Bert as will all of the Herb Society's New Orleans Unit. Bert was a treasure to know and hear his interesting stories and anecdotes.  We will keep him and the family in our prayers. Audrey & Ralph Driscoll

Cousin Bert, may you rest in peace and continue your history and genealogy conversations with my brother Rogers.

Geary & Bonnie Serpas

Bertin rest in peace, now you and Rogers can continue talking history and genealogy.
Geary & Bonnie Serpas

OBITUARY

Bertin Bernard Esteves Jr.

September 12, 1931 – August 19, 2016

St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens

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