Louis "Boo" LeBlanc

He was known as PaBoo to his 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was a native and resident of Donaldsonville for more than 90 years. He was born on August 3, 1930, to Louis L. and Maria O. LeBlanc, the 10th of 10 children. Upon graduation from Catholic High School in Donaldsonville he attended LSU. He had various jobs until age 34 when he found his calling with New York Life as an agent. He served his clients for over 50 years. With several siblings having served in WWII, his interest in military service became a priority. He proudly enlisted in the Army National Guard on January 31, 1949, and retired after 20 years of service with the rank of Captain of Btry D 769th AAA Bn (Mbl). Service was a way of life for him. His service to God lasted a lifetime. From Catechism teacher to Baptism prep to Confirmation prep to marriage prep to RCIA assistance to leading small faith groups to starting perpetual adoration to opening the church for early mass to attendance at devotion services at assisted living, he participated in everything. He was also the most self-educated Ascension Catholic Church historian and loved to give tours. He was a Eucharistic minister at Ascension Church and his most satisfying service was delivering the Eucharist to prisoners at Angola. He was a member of the Donaldsonville Rotary Club and the Donaldsonville Elks Club for many years. He was also a founding member of River Parish Community College Foundation Board. He helped to spread educational opportunities to the river parish region. His service to God, family and country was evident in the way his life was lived.

Survived by his wife of 10 years, Emma Aymond Mayeaux and his extended Mayeaux/Harvey family, daughter and son-in-law, Lisa L. and Ed Bush of Baton Rouge; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Karen Z. LeBlanc, Prairieville; Dave and Rhonda L. LeBlanc, Donaldsonville; 9 grandchildren, Emily L. Dirks (Jack), Greg LeBlanc (Shannon), Jon LeBlanc (Lyndsi), Betsy L. Holtzclaw (Brock), Jake LeBlanc (Laura), Katie L. Cusimano (Gabe), David LeBlanc, Jr. (Anna), Nathan Bush (Erika), Natalie Bush (Bruce); 18 great-grandchildren Jack, Jr., Lee, and Jude Dirks; Annabelle, Amelia, and Addison LeBlanc; Charli Holtzclaw; Lula and Kenzi LeBlanc; Sam, Claire, Isabella, and Joseph LeBlanc; Grace, Molly and Caroline Cusimano; Amelia and David, III (Tre`) LeBlanc; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Cathy and David Landry of Donaldsonville; sister-in-law, Selma Blanchard of Tucker, Georgia; sister-in-law, Tippy Blanchard of Baton Rouge.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years Virges B. LeBlanc; his parents Louis L. and Maria O. LeBlanc; siblings, Corinne L. (T.R.) Speden, Grace L. (James) Truxillo, Ned (Alma) LeBlanc, Clyde (Helen) LeBlanc, Dick (Rosemary) LeBlanc, Percy (Clarisse) LeBlanc, Doris (Lloyd) LeBlanc, Marie Louise LeBlanc, and Bill (Kate) LeBlanc; his in-laws, Hubert and Eloyt Blanchard, LeeAnna B. Papet (Louis), Hubert Jr., Joe, O.J. and Larry Blanchard.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at noon. The Mass will be conducted by the Rev. Paul Yi followed by burial in the church mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church Preservation Fund or Ascension Catholic School. The family wishes to thank Fr. Paul Yi, The Hospice of Baton Rouge (Kim and Brittany) and devoted caregivers Pearl Traylor, T Traylor and Rena Caldwell, along with all the staff and residents of Azalea Estates, other caregivers and friends for their loving care and support.