ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.

Obituary For LEBLANC, ALBERT PHILIP 

Submitted By: Louis Lavedan

Source: H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, La.

Died July 28, 2014

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LEBLANC, ALBERT PHILIP 
May 26, 1918 - July 28, 2014

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Albert Philip LeBlanc went to his heavenly home on July 28, 2014, at the age of 
96. 

He was a graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans, a life member of the 
Knights of Columbus and a veteran of World War II, participating in 51 combat 
missions as the flight engineer and top turret gunner of a B-24 Liberator 
bomber in the European Theater.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert LeBlanc and Laura Jumonville 
LeBlanc, sisters Alberta Farrell, Beverly Tarantolo, brothers Alvin LeBlanc, 
Donald LeBlanc, Merrill LeBlanc and Lynwood LeBlanc.

Albert is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Doris Gillen LeBlanc, his 
dear children Sharon Barthes (Mick), Sandra Ryan (Lou), Debbie Long (Matt), 
Jeanne Nell Procell (Ronnie), Ronnie Kay Smith, Marilyn Horne (Ron), Marcella 
Rachal (Chad) and Philip LeBlanc (Belynda). He is also survived by his brother 
Tommy LeBlanc (Diana), sister Lita Faye Johnson (Homer), sister-in-law Virginia 
Hein (Don), 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, each bringing him much 
joy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Albert's life at 
Sacred Heart Church, Norco, La. on July 31, 2014, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. 
and a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m.

Albert will be laid to rest with military honors at St. Charles Borromeo 
Cemetery, Destrehan, La. 

The family prefers memorials of masses, flowers or donations to the National 
World War II Museum, New Orleans. 

Arrangements under the direction of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, LA.

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