Ralph Joseph Lirette, Jr.

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Ralph J. Lirette Jr., 79, a native and resident of Houma, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Samart Funeral Home on West Park from 10:00 am until the Funeral Service at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery 2.

He is survived by his loving wife, Susan T. Lirette; sons, Ralph J. Lirette III (Callie) and Robert J. “Bobby” Lirette (Sharon); step-sons, Richard T. Gilbert (Yolanda) and Brian J. Gilbert (Melissa); daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Gautreaux (Buddy); 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald F. Lirette, Sr. (Oma), Mark Lirette (Ann), Merlin Lirette, and Mitchell Lirette; sister, Sandra L. Boutwell (Doug); and his canine companion, Bullet.


He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nellie G. Lirette; daughter, Cynthia L. Toups; granddaughter, Courtney A. Pitre; parents, Ralph J. Lirette, Sr. and Ruth R. Adams; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Ralph, Jr. will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family at his hunting camp, as well as his Mardi Gras family. Ralph was a member of the Krewe of Hercules for 38 years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park is in charge of arrangements.