Chris Duplantier

Chris, as everyone knew him, was born on January 22, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Edward L. Duplantier and Elaine Smith Duplantier. He was a member of the initial graduating class of Brother Martin in 1970. After college, he spent his career as a Mechanical Inspector for the city of New Orleans.

Chris was the epitome of a New Orleanian; he had a big heart and joie de vivre. He loved music, horseracing and most recently, his young nieces and nephews. He was an avid sports fan, during football season his Saturdays were spent watching LSU and Sundays he was attending mass at St. Dominic and watching the Saints games. He made friends everywhere he went but most importantly, he was a friend of Bill W.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Miramon; his father, Edward L. Duplantier; and brother, Edward L. Duplantier, Jr.

Chris is survived by his mother, Elaine Smith Duplantier; his son, Justin Duplantier; brother, Bryan Duplantier (Julie); granddaughter, Samara Duplantier; and nieces, Corrie Duplantier Anderson (Kyle) and Casey Duplantier Roeling (Alex).

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Chris’ services on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM until the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Chris’ memory to The Mauti Cancer Fund (https://mauticancerfund.org/donate/).