Curtis “Papa” John Ducote passed away on Friday, August 20, 2010 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of the late Sandra “Coey” Ducote for 38 years. Father of Todd Ducote and Tammy Ducote Foret. Father-in-law of Marcia Ducote and Charles Foret. Grandfather of Matthew and Jacob Foret in addition to his “furry” grandchildren, Goldie and Max. Son of the late Murley Ducote and Edna Villemarette Ducote. Brother of Louise LaCombe, Frances Saucier and the late Inez Ducote, Vernon Ducote, and Burt Ducote. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, in Metairie. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until Mass time. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com.