Antoinette "Toni" Waguespack Tregre

Antoinette “Toni” Waguespack Tregre passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 90. She was the wife of the late Paul “Trigger” Louis Tregre, Jr.; the mother of Lisa Tregre Crocker (Larry), Paul “Pepper” Louis Tregre, III, Paula Tregre Laborde (Kenneth, Sr); grandmother “Mawtee” of Lindsay, L.J., Rachel, Sarah, Kate, Samantha, Kenneth, Jr., and Jacob; and great-grandmother of Lily, Amelia, Jace, Jr., and Beau Paul. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Joyce Tregre Buckel, her wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was the daughter of the late Adele Latour Waguespack and Etienne Joseph Waguespack, Sr.; the sister of the late Etienne Joseph Waguespack, Jr. (Shirley); and Earline Waguespack Adcock (Chuck). Toni was a graduate of Annunciation High School and attended both Loyola University and the University of New Orleans. While in New Orleans, she began her career in the insurance industry and coffee brokerage firms. It was when she moved with her husband to Metairie that she worked for General Motors Zone office, where she worked for 20 years until retirement when the company closed their Metairie office. She later continued her career when she joined her husband’s maritime business until they both retired together. Following her husband’s passing, she volunteered her services once more to two of her children’s respective businesses and retired again in 2019 at the age of 89. Toni loved her New Orleans Saints, who she will be cheering on from heaven.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Angela Merici at 901 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie, LA 70002 on Thursday, January 14th 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. A Catholic Mass will immediately follow visitation. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery at 5242 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA following Mass.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to an organization that funds cancer research, such as the American Cancer Society, 2605 River Rd New Orleans, LA 70121.

Those wishing to leave their fond memories and condolences for the family may do so at www.lakelawnmetairie.com to sign the virtual guestbook.