Huey Joseph Richard, Sr., 89, a native of Rayne and resident of Larose, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020.
Visitation will be held at Our of Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Saturday, February 15th from 9 am until service time. A memorial Mass will be celebrated starting at 11 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Huey is survived by his children, Huey Richard, Jr. (Lorra), Faith Lefort (Glenn), Mary Richard, Celia Cheramie (Matt), Tony Richard (Tammy), Stephanie Cantrelle, Michelle Uzee (Jean Paul); 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and sister, Wilma Thibodeaux.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Ledet Richard; son, Gordon J. Richard; parents, Oscar and Euphamie Richard; brothers, Bernard, Gene, Louis and Roosevelt Richard; sisters, Dura Menard, Lydia Richard, Louise Leger, Eva Carruth and son-in-law, Kelly Cantrelle.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff of Ochsner Foundation Hospital for their care.
In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Brain Trauma Foundation.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.