Shelby Frank Olano entered peacefully into heaven on Monday, August 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of the late Barbara Ann Fabre Olano. A loving father of Owen Olano, Sr. (Charlotte Schieffler) and the late Shelda Olano Plaisance and Maribeth Olano. A proud grandfather of Deanna Tamborella (John), Shana Tranchant, Owen Olano, Jr. (Gretchen), Kevin Olano (Sandy), Melissa Chiasson (Jadd), Shelby Navero, Jason Nielsen (Heather) and Erica Nielsen. Great grandfather of Seth Mayeux, Gina Hines, Hannah Kaltvedt, Jared Mayeux, Frank Tamborella, Shelby Navero, Jr., Gavin Olano, Addisyn Olano, Caleb Olano, Jason Nielsen, Jr. and numerous loving great great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Son of the late Elsie Price Olano and Thomas Olano. Preceded in death by his sister and brother, Jewel and Marcum.
Age 89, a native of Barataria, LA and a lifelong resident of Barataria.
Shelby was a commercial fisherman and enjoyed duck hunting.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heart of Hospice for the compassionate care they gave to Mr. Shelby.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lafitte, LA on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Interment following after Mass at St. Pius Mausoleum, Crown Point, LA. Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy., Marrero, LA in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences available at www.westsideleitzeaganfuneralhome.com
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