Louie Luke LeBlanc, affectionately known as "Lou" to his family and friends, passed away in the morning hours of Saturday, May 13 just as the sun rose on another of God's glorious days. At his passing he was 93.
Lou was born October 14, 1929 in the rural Vermilion Parish community of Bayou Tigre to the late Delino LeBlanc and the late Jeilles Saunier LeBlanc, the eldest of three children born to that union. He was raised in a family steeped in cajun heritage and taught the value of honest work and taking advantage of all that nature had to offer.
He proudly served his country as a soldier with the United States Army, and when he was discharged, he began a career in the oil and gas industry. He spent 26 years as an engineer with Odeco working offshore, and after his retirement began working with the Bayou Tigre Drainage District as a Dragline operator.
Of course, being that he was raised in cajun country, he had a love of the outdoors and spent as little time indoors as possible. In his family's eyes, he was a workaholic tending to his garden, maintaining his property and working in his shop fixing things, but in reality, Lou was in his glory. It didn't matter if he was fishing or trimming trees, just as long as he could be outside. He did relax on occasion and those times were spent on his patio overlooking his property. They also shared a laugh about Lou telling them he was "going work on his computer", which really meant he was going take a nap.
Above all, it can easily be said that his greatest love was that of his family. This man, who was a giant in to some, was truly a gentle and loving man who dedicated his life to his bride of 63 years and the family they made. Many memories were made sitting on his patio that will remain in the hearts of the family he held so dear to his heart. His legacy will certainly live on and his spirit will remain with us forever. We rejoice in knowing that he is not gone, only gone on before us. Until we meet again. We love you.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife and best friend of 63 years, Dolores Campbell LeBlanc; his children, Dale LeBlanc (Judy) and Jenny LeBlanc (Brian Rush); his grandchildren, Zachary LeBlanc (Kristen) and Kiley LeBlanc; his great grandchildren, Kinley and Kayden LeBlanc; and his twin siblings, Mona Hanes and Morris "Boy" LeBlanc (Myrtle).
Along with his parents, Lou was preceded in death by his brother in law, Arthur Hanes, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Lou's life will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Buddy Breaux as celebrant. Following the mass, he will be laid to rest in Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre on Monday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Tuesday from 8:00 am until 9:30 am.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Zachary LeBlanc, Brian Rush, Randy Campbell, Albert Wehbe, Kiley LeBlanc and Liz Hanes. Dale LeBlanc will serve as honorary pallbearer.
The family would like to extend the sincerest gratitude to Liz Hanes and Brian Rush, for their undying love and compassion while caring for Lou and our family. You are both loved and greatly appreciated.
Relatives and friends are encouraged to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting Lou's memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
