TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for  WAGUESPACK, JOHN BERCHMANS "BURKE" 
 
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Landry’s Funeral Home, Lafourche Parish, La.

Died: October 15, 2014

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WAGUESPACK, JOHN BERCHMANS "BURKE" 
(May 25, 1931 - October 15, 2014)

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John Berchmans “Burke” Waguespack, 83, a native of Vacherie and resident of 
Thibodaux, died peacefully on October 15, 2014.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 17, 2014 at St. Philip Catholic Church, 
1175 LA 18, Vacherie, LA from 10:00 AM until funeral time. A Mass of Christian 
Burial will take place at 12:00 noon at the church with Father Vincent Dufresne 
officiating. 

Interment will be in St. Philip Catholic Church cemetery, 1175 LA 18, Vacherie.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty Vale Waguespack; sons, 
Kevin G. Waguespack (Tamara Carlson Waguespack) and Dr. Steven G. Waguespack 
(Shelley Weaver Waguespack); brother, Dr. Roland Waguespack Jr.; sisters, Joyce 
Faucheux, Emily Rogers and Sylvia Hymel; grandchildren, K. Michael, John D., 
Evan K., Colin A., Nathaniel S. and Madeleine M. Waguespack

Preceded in death by his parents, Roland Waguespack Sr. and Mae Melancon 
Waguespack; son, John David Waguespack; brothers, Anthony, Leon, and Peter 
Waguespack.

Affectionately known as “Boze” to his friends and “Pop” to his family, Burke 
was an avid gardener, sportsman, and crossword enthusiast who enjoyed cooking 
and making others laugh. He taught others the meaning of hard work, commitment 
and perseverance. Burke was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Landry’s Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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