O'Krepki obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana 

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O'Krepki, Bruce Anton        31 May 2009    Jun 2009    Jerry Nelson

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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on:  5/31/2009

O'KREPKI, BRUCE ANTON
Bruce Anton O'Krepki, 18, died while on a cruise celebrating his 
graduation from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School. He was born on 
April 4, 1991, in Hammond. Bruce was a 2009 honor graduate of St. Thomas. 
While at St. Thomas, Bruce was a member of the Key Club and was captain 
and four-year letterman of the track team; captain and three-year 
letterman in soccer and proud member of 2008 Louisiana state champion 
soccer team; and member and four-year letterman of the cross country team. 
Bruce planned to attend LSU in the fall. Bruce is survived by his parents, 
Bruce and Geri O'Krepki, of Hammond; two brothers, Max and Gus; a sister, 
Molly; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. O'Krepki and Mr. and Mrs. 
George Linton Hoffer III; uncles, Rick O'Krepki and his wife, Yvette, and 
George Hoffer and his wife, Catherine; cousins, Sara O'Krepki, Ryan 
O'Krepki, Alex Hoffer and Lucy Hoffer. Preceded in death by his grand-
mother, Iris Picou O'Krepki; and a cousin, Andrew Joseph O'Krepki. Bruce 
attended Oaks Montessori School through the seventh grade and graduated 
from Trafton Academy. Bruce created many memories with his friends and 
family. He was a scholar, an athlete and a friend. He participated in 
track in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) for four years and was the 2006 
National Club Champion in the steeplechase. He volunteered and 
participated in many activities at St. Thomas Aquinas High School 
including the swim team, drama club, Beta Club, Key Club and the Candy 
Krewe. The O'Krepki family wishes to thank all those who have helped 
Bruce truly and fully enjoy all 18 years of his life. A memorial Mass 
celebrating Bruce's life will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 601 
N. Oak St., Hammond, on Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. The Most Rev. Robert W. 
Muench, D.D., Bishop of Baton Rouge, will be the celebrant and the Very 
Rev. Randy Cuevas, S.T.L., V.F., will be the homilist. Following the Mass, 
friends of the family are welcome to visit in the Commons at St. Thomas 
Aquinas High School, 14520 Voss Drive, Hammond. In lieu of flowers, the 
O'Krepki family requests that donations be made to the Bruce Anton 
O'Krepki Memorial Scholarship Fund established at St. Thomas Aquinas High 
School, 14520 Voss Drive, Hammond, LA 70401. Arrangements by Harry 
McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. An online guest book is available 
at www.harrymckneely.com. 

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