Paul Alfred Laiche, Sr.

Paul Alfred Laiche, Sr. passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at the age of 94. He was the son of Louis Laiche and Antonia Paille. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Louise Sutherland.

Born May 17, 1927 in St. James, LA he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was employed by Curtin Matheson Scientific Company for 40 years where he was affectionately known as “Uncle Paul”. In 1967 he moved his family to St. Francis Xavier Parish in Metairie where he served as parish council president for a number of years as well as president of the Home and School Association. He loved his Catholic faith and attended mass daily. After he retired he volunteered in the office at St. Francis Xavier Church for 20 years where he was in charge of fund raising among many other duties. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of St. Louis by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He loved gardening and was meticulous in taking care of his yard. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart of Jesus Grammar School and S.J. Peters High School.

He served in the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. He later served in the National Guard.

He is survived by his five children Paul Laiche, Jr., Mary Catherine Keller (Don), Gregory Laiche(Lorene), June Greer (Gregory) and Patricia Laiche and his eight grandchildren Antonia Keller, Alison Kuemmel, Donald Keller, Paula French, Brett, Matthew and Scott Laiche and Dane Greer. He also has six beautiful great-grandchildren. He was a favorite uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

He was one of 16 children, 8 boys and 8 girls. He is survived by two sisters, Patricia Radecker and Catherine Baiamonte.

Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral mass on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 11:30 am at

St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA with visitation beginning at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, masses or donations to St. Francis Xavier Church or Catholic Charities of New Orleans are preferred.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com