ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: ARTUS, HENRY, JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died Thursday, April 12, 2012

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ARTUS, HENRY, JR.
(August 25, 1923 - April 12, 2012)

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Henry Artus, Jr., 88, of Lacombe, La. passed away peacefully at Chateau de 
Notre Dame in New Orleans, La. on April 12, 2012. 

He is survived by Rosa Cerda Artus, his wife of 61 years, and his children 
Aylie Artus Boitmann (Bob) of Lacombe, La., John Artus (Consuelo) of Ft. Worth, 
TX and Gretchen Artus (Steve) of New Orleans, La., his grandchildren, Dr. 
Jennifer Boitmann Marx (Chris) of Tarpon Springs, Fl., Daniel and Lisa Artus of 
Ft. Worth, TX and his great-grandchildren Justin and Ryan Marx of Tarpon 
Springs, Fl.. 

Henry was predeceased by his parents, Henry, Sr. and Gertrude Artus and his 
brothers Wilbur, Kenneth and Clayton Artus. 

Henry was born in New Orleans, La. on August 25, 1923. He attended Gayarre 
Elementary School and S. J. Peters High School. 
During World War II, he entered active duty with the United States Army in 
February 1943 serving in the European Theater of Operations. He left active 
duty in March 1946 but remained in the reserves. 
Henry attended Loyola University under the GI Bill receiving a degree in 
Accounting. While at Loyola he joined the Spanish Club which was instrumental 
in the acquisition of the statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola which is still 
prominent on the campus grounds. Being in the Spanish Club was fortuitous 
because during this time he met a young widow, Rosa Aylie Cerda from Costa 
Rica, whom he married on August 25, 1950. During the Korean War Henry served 
his country from September 1950 to April 1952 attaining the rank of Sgt. 1st 
Class in the United States Army. 
In 1952 Henry began practicing public accounting in New Orleans. For over 50 
years Henry had his own accounting practice serving numerous businesses and 
individuals in the greater metropolitan area. 
Henry is currently a member of the Alex Semel Council, 12989 Knights of 
Columbus. 
He was previously an usher at St. Cecilia and St. Maria Goretti parishes in New 
Orleans. 
He was a charter member of the Rotary Club of St. Bernard. Henry was happiest 
tending his vegetable gardens and citrus trees until Hurricane Katrina cost him 
his home in New Orleans East. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial service at 
St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe, La. on 
Wednesday, April 18th. 
Visitation will be held from 10 AM to Noon; a rosary led by the Knights of 
Columbus will be at 11 AM and the memorial mass will be celebrated at Noon. 

Donations to Notre Dame Hospice are preferred in lieu of flowers. 

Arrangements are being handled by Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell La

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