TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for  LEGENDRE, JOHN 
 
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

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

Died: Wednesday, May 4, 2016

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LEGENDRE, JOHN 
June 16, 1931 - May 4, 2016

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John Rhorer Legendre, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux 
passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

A visitation will be held on Saturday May 7, 2016 at St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux from 8:30 am until funeral time. A Mass of 
Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am 

with burial to follow in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church cemetery in 
Thibodaux.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Irene Legendre, as well as daughters 
Leslie Mills (Dan) , GiGi Bonvillain (Ricky), and Joanie Legendre; son, Jack 
(Heidi), and one sister, Myrtis Trowbridge. He is also survived by six 
grandchildren: Lesley Leblanc (Jordan), Tommy Bonvillain, Rhory and Mary Lynn 
Legendre, and Sara and Matt Mills.

Preceded in death by his parents Paul Joseph Legendre and Augusta(Gussie) 
Rhorer Legendre, brothers Waldo and Joe, sisters Catherine (Tiny) Toups.

John attended LSU, then graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 
Annapolis, Maryland after which he served 3 years in the Navy. He enjoyed his 
career as a financial advisor and his many years volunteering at St. John 
Catholic Church. John loved visiting with his close extended family and 
friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic 
Church in Thibodaux in memory of John Legendre.

Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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