Alvin M. Alexander, a longtime Slidellian, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016.
He was 86 years old.
He was a devoted husband to Alberta Rogers Alexander; and a loving father of Gwendolyn A. Woods (Lawrence) of Lacombe; Sheryl (Alexander) Reynard (Slidell); and Paula Alexander (Houston, TX); grandfather of Lawrence “Tiger” Woods, Jr. (Pullallup, WA); Jonathan Woods (Ocean Springs, MS); Shantel Reynard (Baton Rouge), Joseph C. Reynard (Houston, TX); and great-grandfather of “L.J.” Woods (Mandeville).
Alvin was a math and science teacher, retired, with the St. Tammany Parish School System culminating his career at the former, renowed St. Tammany High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a disabled veteran after having served in the Korean War.
Alvin was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Parker Alexander; his father, Eddie Alexander; his sister, Pamela A. Herman and Pamela’s daughter, Denise Herman.
Homegoing services will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, 2100 Second Street, Slidell.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Service time is set for 11 a.m. Burial will be held at the Southeastern Louisiana Veterans Cemetary, Slidell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, 2100 Second St., Slidell, in Alvin Alexanders’ behalf.
Beryl Lemoine Rachel, of Slidell, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Slidell.
She was 80 years old.
She was the wife of Burton Rachel; mother of Belinda Paris (Joseph), Perry Rachel (Cheslie), Mark Rachel (Wendy), and Karen Drake (Mark); daughter of the late Lance Lemoine and Una Wick; and sister of Marilyn Spencer.
She is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on June 21 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.
Wanda Sketo Nigro, of Slidell, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016.
She was 86 years old.
She was the beloved wife of the late John Marshall Nigro Sr.; mother of Stephanie Nigro Dreux (Arnold), John Marshall Nigro, Jr., and the late Michael Nigro.
She is aAlso survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchilren.
She was a former employee of the Dollar General Store on Brownswitch Road here in Slidell.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Covenant Baptist Church, 890 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA on Friday, June 24 at 1 p.m.
Visitation at the church on Friday after 11 a.m. until funeral time.
In lieu flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Wanda’s name.
Huey C. Lampley, a native and lifelong resident of Slidell, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Slidell.
He was 87 years old.
He was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia May Lampley; father of Tracey Foster (husband David), and Mark Lampley (wife Gerri ); son of the late Jessie and Nellie Lampley.
He is also survived by three grandchildren: Merrill Schmalz, Karissa Waguespack, Paul Foster; and four great-grandchildren: Mallory Schmalz, Jayden Waguespack, Colton Waguespack, and Aubree Waguespack.
He was a member of the American Legion and a U.S. Navy veteran.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1751 Gause Blvd West, in Slidell.
Jacqueline Baugher Freeman, of Slidell, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016.
She was 78 years old.
She was the beloved wife of Winston L. Freeman; daughter of the late Roy Baugher and Margaret Keleschenyi Baugher; and mother of Randall L. Freeman (Lisa Dougherty).
She is also survived by her godchild, Lisa Soileu; and her longtime and best friend, Peggy Deer.
She was retired from LSU Health Sciences Center, Department of Urology after 18 years as an Administrative Assistant. She was a member of Village Lutheran Church.
Funeral services were held on June 16 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.
Donations to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital or the Humane Society, preferred, in lieu of flowers.
Zeno Alvin Patecek passed away Monday morning in Covington on Monday, June 20, 2016.
He was 84 years old.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Covington. For many years, Zeno continued in the family business of making and repairing shoes, started by his father August Gustav Patecek in downtown Covington.
In addition, he enjoyed a second career as a bookkeeper and tax preparer.
He was the loving husband of the late Grace Barthel Patecek for over 30 years; son of the late Alvina Mary Noe Patecek; father to Angela Marie Patecek, and Paul Michael Patecek, and Paul’s wife Kristin Cangemi Patecek.
He is also survived by his one brother, August Patecek.
His memorial Mass will be held on Friday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Covington with an Inurnment to follow immediately at Garden of Memories in Metairie, La.
Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. 985-875-1131