ST. MARY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: PARRO, SHELDON J. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538 Died: Monday, June 23, 2014 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= PARRO, SHELDON J. April 8, 1927 - June 23, 2014 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2014/sm1406.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Private memorial services will be held at a later date for Sheldon J. Parro, 87, a native and lifelong resident of Baldwin, who passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, June 23, 2014. Mr. Sheldon was a true cowboy in every sense of the word, from breaking and training horses to baling hay. He was also a welder and pipe fitter, working for Cabot for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, Gertie Mary Penn Parro; one son, Derek Gerard Parro; five grandchildren, Kica Talbot, Kynan Parro, Kered Mire, Klint Parro, and Dylan Hart; and seven great grandchildren, Kassidy Talbot, Madison Parro, Kati Parro, Bailey Parro, Lanni Mire, Gabe Parro, and Noah Luke. He was preceded in death by two sons, (infant) Sheldon J. Parro, Jr. and Craig Anthony Parro; his parents, Percy and Anita Andre Parro; and one sister, Gloria M. Brewster. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 128 Demanade Boulevard, Suite 102, Lafayette, LA 70508, (337) 233-1131. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA ===================