Rene Francis "The Rock" Roques ascended into heaven to be with the Lord on Friday morning, December 27, 2019. He was 92 years old. Mr. Roques was a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Jefferson. Beloved husband of the late Agnes Bordelon Roques. Loving father to Rene Roques Jr. (Nona), Mary Rholdon (Mike), and the late Kenneth Roques (Loli). Devoted Poppie of Allison, Adrianne, Cale, Corey, Jennie, Kenny Jr., and Stephen. Great Poppie of Emma, Kayson, Vincenza, Quinn, Lucca, and Tripp. Also survived and loved by many family members and friends. Rene began working in his family's dairy farm in Metairie at a young age. He then joined the Army during World War II and also worked manufacturing Higgins Boats. After the war, he began working for Bailey Refrigeration, where he was employed until his retirement. He received his nickname "The Rock" while employed with Bailey Refrigeration. During his retirement, he enjoyed golfing and was an avid athlete for most of his life. He loved the Saints and was a longtime season ticketholder. Rene was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by all of the lives that he touched. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at LEITZ-EAGAN Metairie, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, on Monday afternoon, December 30, 2019 at 12:30. Visitation will begin at 10:30 in the morning. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
