ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BLANCHARD, BENJAMIN MARQUETTE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding  Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Monday, January 4, 2016

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BLANCHARD, BENJAMIN MARQUETTE 
February 9, 1982 - January 4, 2016

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Benjamin Marquette Blanchard, age 33, of New Orleans, LA., was received into 
his Father’s arms on Monday, January 4, 2016, at his parents’ home in 
Covington, LA. 
Ben’s passion for life and his love of his family and many, many friends 
allowed him to persevere through his long and courageous battle with cancer. 
Ben lived his life to the fullest and “Never Retreated and Never Surrendered” 
from any of the many obstacles that his illness presented him.

Ben is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Edward Blanchard (Susan 
Heintz) and his brother Christopher G. Blanchard of New Orleans. 
He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth L. Blanchard, of Houma, 
the family’s pet, Buddy, maternal aunt Cindy Heintz, uncles Fred and Ted Heintz 
(Judy), paternal uncle William (Ellen) Blanchard as well as numerous adoring 
cousins.

His maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Heintz, Jr. of Covington and 
paternal grandfather, John M. Blanchard of Houma, preceded him in death.

Ben is a graduate of Saint Paul’s High School and Louisiana State University. 
He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, having served as President in 
2002/2003 and was a member of the Alumni Board until the time of his death. Ben 
received the Greek Excellence Award from LSU in 2015. He served on the Board of 
Directors of Success Preparatory Academy, Charter School of New Orleans since 
its inception in 2008. Ben was a Vice President of Van Weelde Chartering, 
having opened their New Orleans office in 2006 after beginning his career in 
Rotterdam, Holland. An avid duck hunter and saltwater fisherman, Ben was 
passionate about LSU sports, Mardi Gras and loved spending time at his family’s 
home in Grand Isle, La. He was a member of several Mardi Gras organizations.

Ben mentored and inspired many young businessmen and was a constant cheerleader 
and inspiration to those, who like him, battled cancer. Ben leaves a legacy of 
love of family, friends and his God.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM on 
Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Saint Paul's School Briggs Assembly Center, 920 
South Jahncke Avenue, Covington, LA 70433.

Visitation is Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Saint 
Paul's School Briggs Assembly Center and on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 9:00 
AM to service time.

Interment will be private.

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