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Stephanie Celestin Obituary

An apprentice with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, she died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 31, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Lake Forest, Ill. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Feb. 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home chapel on Saturday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Kim Little-Brooks, pastor. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by her husband, Joshua L. Celestin; father and mother, Peter and Barbara Longeway; daughter, Caroline Elizabeth Longeway; two brothers, Bryan F. Longeway and Russell P. Longeway; and paternal grandmother, Caroline A. Longeway. Preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, George Ray and Kathryn Bryan; and paternal grandparents, Frederick J. and Betty Longeway. She was a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour and IBEW (AFL-CIO-CLC), and a first responder with the Eastside Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, 4441 N. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA 70006 or The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 3555 Jones Creek Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rest havenbatonrouge.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2010.

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Alan Stepp

March 8, 2012

not a day has passed that i havent wondered how you was doing. now i find this news on facebook through your daughters facebook page and im deeply sadden, my heart goes out to your family and i will miss you friend. Alan Stepp ~ NC

Ryan Payne

March 7, 2011

I just found this out and cannot believe it. Stephanie was a great friend, and will be missed. You have my condolences.

Frederick

February 7, 2011

Still thinking of you Steph. Miss you.

March 16, 2010

No words can ever express comfort at this time.Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and family at this most difficult time.Peace and comfort of the lord will be your light and strenght.. Paul D Smith..class of 65

Esther & Jim Emmert

March 8, 2010

Barbara, Peter and Caroline,

We just found out about Stephanie. Our hearts are breaking, so we cannot imagine the pain you have. We pray that the peace and comfort of the Lord will see you through this.

Caroline, Julia and Joshua send their love and hugs.

Diane and Norm Nichols

March 4, 2010

Dear Barbara and family,
I just returned to town and was so saddened and shocked to hear about Stephanie! I cannot begin to imagine the black cloud of loneliness hovering over your hearts right now. Please know my prayers and thoughts will continue for all of you. May God hold you all in the palm of HIS hand during this most difficult time.
Love, Diane Nichols

Peggy Hilton-Calhoun

March 4, 2010

Barb,
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. I cannot imagine your grief. I pray for peace and comfort for your family and know it takes great strength to continue even when you do not want to. I pray your faith will sustain you through this time.

March 4, 2010

Sweet Barbie--
May God grant you and your family comfort and the peace which passeth all understanding through this sorrow which equally passes all understanding. Love, Jim Coates, PGBHS Class of '65.

Garry Lewis

March 2, 2010

Barbie, I heard of your loss through Mike Quinn. Certainly, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May you be blessed with a strong support system through friends and family and may your faith sustain you through any doubts you may encounter. Please understand there will be times you will have great strength and there will be times you breakdown - this is natural and you should take comfort in both the strengths and the vulnerabilities. Garry Lewis - Class of '65

Mary Lumbard Keely

March 2, 2010

Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss for you and your family. Our hearts break for you, and yet we know that the Good Lord will take care of her for you until you meet again.

Michael Quinn

March 2, 2010

Barbie, was so sorry to learn of Stephanie's passing. My prayers and sympathies to you and your family. Take peace in the solace that God is very happy to have such a beautiful new angel in his fold.

Mary Lou Litzenberger Brummitt

March 2, 2010

Please know that my prayers and sympathy are with you at this most difficult time. May God's comfort be your source for healing.

Pam Collins

March 1, 2010

this is just a small message to the family of stepanie,i would like to send my thoughts and sincere regets of your loss of such a beautiful person stephanie was and will live on in my memories. i consider it an honor to have known her and her family and to be able to have cut her hair on several occasions as well as the families over the coarse of several years. may god be with you all. yours very truly, pam collins

Marianne Blackwell

March 1, 2010

I'm so sorry for your lost Joshua. Stephanie and I met 8th grade at Our Lady of Mercy School, she was the only true friend I had at that school and during her short time at the OLOM Youth Group. I lost touch with her until I saw her at the campagin for Greg Phares, it was a very nice reunion. May she rest in peace and my prayers are with you and Caroline.

I'm so sorry for your lost Mr. and Mrs. Longeway, Stephanie will truly be missed.

Hunt Hearin

February 28, 2010

Pete,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Micah Braud

February 28, 2010

Dear Caroline,
I was there at your mother's funeral on Friday night and I'm unhappy about your Mother's death. My sisters and I will be praying for you.
Love,
Micah

Grandma Caroline

February 27, 2010

Stephanie will live on through Caroline who will be a wonderful reminder of her dear mother.
May you all find peace and solace with the passage of time.

Joshua Celestin

February 27, 2010

Goodbye my love. I hope your day was as beautiful as possible and was the way you would have wanted it. I will love you always. Joshua

Tammy Woodward

February 27, 2010

May God be with you all during this most difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Josh, let me know if we can do anything at all. We are praying for you and the family.

Hillery Morris

February 27, 2010

Longeway Family,
Words cannot express my sadness and sympathy. Stephanie was an amazingly loyal friend and wonderful individual. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Aunt Dewana & Uncle Tim

February 27, 2010

Our deepest sympathy Joshua & Caroline. We love you.

Cheryl, Fitzroy Mclean

February 27, 2010

God called Stephanie home to give her sweet rest, making her an angel cause God only use the best, we all will miss her dearly I must confess, but her loving ways will live forever in our memory,
I will miss our sisterly hugs and laughter we shared so many time at work, and when ever the sun shines through the rain, we will know it's her smile shinning down on us to brighten up our day.
(to the family) I hope you fine comfort in knowing that Stephine was loved by many, our prayers are with you'll.

Joe Hughes

February 27, 2010

Josh, I know that there isn't much I can say or do to ease your pain. But I am truly sorry for your loss, I can only imagine your grief.
I will pray for you and your family and that God will bring you peace and heal the hurt.
If you need to talk or if there is anything I can do, let me know.

Joe Hughes

Sandra Honeycutt

February 26, 2010

Longeway Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Stephanie. May your memories bring you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care.

Vanda & Caleb Heine

February 26, 2010

Mrs. Longeway & family, I don't know if remember us, but you taught my son Caleb Heine in kindergaten at Our Lady of Mercy. We got to know Stephanie through your class activities when she was a teenager and remember her fondly. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

February 26, 2010

To the Longeways-We are so sorry for your loss.
The Stewarts-Bobby, Carol, Caroline, Elizabeth and Robert

Gayle Henderson

February 26, 2010

Barbara, Pete, & family,
You are in my thoughts & prayers. May God bless you and give you the strength needed for the days ahead.

Lisa Card

February 26, 2010

Caroline, your mom loved you and still loves you so much. She wants you to continue to be the sweet girl you are now. I love you and will pray for you always. Love, Miss Lisa Card

Cheryl Lane

February 26, 2010

Dear Barbara, Pete, Bryan, Russ, and Caroline,

I could not believe it when I opened the newspaper and saw Stephanie's beautiful face. I am so sorry about losing our sweet girl. It is difficult to understand the mysterious will of God. I do know that nothing happens by chance, and we have to trust in His great providence. I love you, and will be praying for all of you, Cheryl Lane

February 26, 2010

Our Lord put Stephanie in our lives for a reason and we truly enjoyed the fellowship. She was thoughtful, sweet, loving and giving. She obvoisly was a people person and severed her community. We had some good laughs together. She spoke lovingly of her family and friends. We shall keep your family in our prayers through this most difficult time. Especially Pawpaw and Mawmaw asking He embrace you in His loving arms and give you wisdom and peace to guide Caroline into the same loving characteristics of her mother,your loving daughter.
Yours in Christ,
Margarett "Margie" Villars and Family
St. Francisville, La.

Michelle Lees Beck

February 26, 2010

Joshua,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know this loss all to well and my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Stephanie's family. God bless.
Michelle Lees Beck
(LSU BTA 142)

Kelly Tuguz

February 26, 2010

Pete, Barbara and Family,

May the Lord's love help you all find peace in the light of Steph's passing.

February 26, 2010

Dear Barbara and Family,
It is with the deepest sympathy that we acknowledge the passing of you daughter. You have our thoughts and prayers continually. We know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Stephanie is present with our heavenly father and is resting comfortable in his hands. Whenever you need us we are here. Your Sharon Hills Family (rm. 5)

February 26, 2010

Dear family so sorry for your loss of Stephanie in the short time I got to know her she touched my heart and I will never forget her loving smile so sorry Darrell "Rooster" Watson

Belinda Sanchez

February 26, 2010

Pete,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

The Sanchez Family
Gayle, Belinda, Claire, Jill & Lesley

Janet Burnley-Greear

February 26, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Mom thinks so much of your family and will always have a special place in her heart for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and during the trying days ahead.

Laura Rivera

February 25, 2010

February 25,2010
Barbara, Pete and Caroline:
I am so sorry for your loss. May god give you comfort at this time of grief. Laura Rivera (Vilma's mother) from Marrero, La.

Amy Shoemaker

February 25, 2010

Dear Pete, Barb, and Caroline,
My heart goes out to all of you. I sm so sorry about your loss. I hope you can find some peace in knowing that Stephanie is with God now. Maybe she and my mom are friends up there. We are keeping you close in our hearts. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call.
Love,
Amy and Ellie Shoemaker

Andy Clancy

February 25, 2010

Steph was a very sweet and loving girl from what i remember from Bishop Sullivan. had the pleasure of knowing her, having many classes with her, and being friends with her. our class('97) has loss way to many people all ready and this just makes my heart hurt.

my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

you will be deeply missed Steph

Richard and Carol Evans

February 25, 2010

Dear Barbara, Pete and Caroline,
We were so sorry to hear about Stephanie. Our prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Richard and Carol Evans

Gaile Chapman

February 25, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I work with Russell at USEF. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Gaile Chapman

Jennifer Johnson

February 25, 2010

Barbara, Pete, and Caroline,

We are all so shocked by this sudden and terrible tragedy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you right now. I hope that you can find some solace in all of your many, many friends who love you and want to help you shoulder this sorrowful burden. With all of our love,

Jennifer, Bruce, Julia and Abby

Mary Henson

February 25, 2010

Russ, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,

Josh Dunlap

February 25, 2010

I'm sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself up in heaven Steph.

Josh Dunlap
BSHS c/o '97

February 25, 2010

Dear Caroline and Family,

Words cannot explain how sorry we are for the loose that your family is going through. Our prayers will remain with you threw this time. Caroline, your mom raised a beautiful young girl and her spirit will always live threw you.

Carol Harlow

February 25, 2010

Barbara,
My heart breaks for you and your family! May God hold you in his arms and comfort you during this difficult time. Stephanie was such a sweet and caring young lady. The world will not quite be the same without her.
May God bless you and your family.
Always,
Carol Harlow
P.S. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful kindergarten teacher for my son, Alex. You will always be have a special place in his heart.

Jannie Day

February 25, 2010

Pete, Barbara and Caroline,

I'm so sorry for your loss. During this terrible time please know that your friends are here for you and praying you find peace.

Amy M

February 25, 2010

I miss and I love you Steph. You were my best friend of 13 years and you will always be my best friend. I will never forget you and you'll always be in my heart...until we meet again in heaven...

Genny Anderson

February 25, 2010

Dear Longeway family. My heart is with you. I am so very sorry for your loss and wish I was home to hug you all. Love you all so much. Genny Chittom Anderson

February 25, 2010

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Longeway, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Diana Plonsker Reihs, EHS class of 1989.

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