Sabas Orile “Shorty” Duplessis Jr. passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the age of 82. He was a native and resident of Gonzales, LA. Sabas enjoyed spending time with family, hunting, and playing dominoes with his brothers and sisters. He also served in the National Guard. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Jenkins Duplessis; sons, Wade, Ron, and Shad Duplessis; daughter in law, Kim Duplessis; sisters, Winnie West, Libby Moran, Ada Lavoie, and Belva Crain; brothers, Johnny, Aaron, Eari Paul, and Roger Duplessis; grandchildren, Wade Duplessis Jr., Devin Duplessis, Dillon Duplessis, Kaci Duplessis-Picou, Alexis Lambert-Hebert, and Allison and Abigail Lambert; great grandchildren, Noah Lambert, Charlotte Hebert, and Dillon Duplessis Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leontine and Sabas Duplessis Sr.; sisters, Rose Fontenot, Ruby Duplessis, Delores Casper, Iris Gautreau, Ella Louise, and Millie Gaudin; and brother, Harry Kling.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Gathering at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy. Gonzales, LA 70737, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. A Funeral Service will immediately follow, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Hope Haven Garden of Memories, 604 E. Hwy 30 Gonzales, LA 70737. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are: Wade Duplessis, Jr., Dillon Duplessis, Nathaniel Picou, Allen Fontenot, Brent Fontenot, and Devin Duplessis. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Duplessis family.
