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Ty Prejean Obituary

Ty Jacob Prejean died May 14, 2012 at the age of 38. He was a native of Brusly and former resident of Prairieville. Ty is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lorraine Fontenot Landry and Gary, of Prairieville; father and stepmother, Kendrick "Kenny" Prejean and Jenny, of Lawtell; his precious children, Carsyn Jade and Tyler Jacob Prejean, Sarah Jean Boswell all of Prairieville; former wife, Erin Magee Prejean, of Prairieville; brother, Jay Arthur Prejean and companion Mandy Mullins; and niece, Abigail Dawn Prejean, of Washington. Ty is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Laura and J. Arthur "Nig" Fontenot, from Lawtell; and paternal grandparents, Iris and Leo Prejean, from Lawtell. Visitation will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 9:15 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Following the Mass, Ty will be laid to rest in Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery, in Prairieville, behind the church. There will be a celebration of Ty's life at the home of his mother and stepfather, Lorraine and Gary Landry. In lieu of flowers, Masses may be said in Ty's name or donations may be made to his mother which will be used for various causes that were dear to Ty's heart. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.

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Published by The Advocate from May 16 to May 23, 2012.

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Erin, Sarah, and Tyler Prejean

May 24, 2012

You will forever live within our hearts, minds, and souls. We love you Ty.

Tirza Fernandez-Brazier

May 24, 2012

Sorry to hear of Ty's passing. Remembering school memories at Holy Family School. May God give you strength.

Tirza Fernandez Brazier, Holy Family Classmate

Neal Bertrand

May 23, 2012

Lorraine and family, I'm so sorry for you loss. May God bless you all and comfort your hearts.
Neal Bertrand

Linda d. Franchebois

May 23, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers.

Chaneita Smith

May 23, 2012

May God keep the family. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Stay strong Erin.

Karen Domengeaux

May 23, 2012

My Dear Lorraine,

I just saw in the Daily World that Ty died. I am so very sorry. The details matter not...you lost your child. Please know that I hold you in my arms and will remember Ty, your family, and you in my prayers.

Tinia Houston & Family

May 23, 2012

Erin, Tyler and Sarah - May God keep you in his care. When you think about your loss and become sad, reach deep within and only allow yourselves to see him smiling.

Karen Domengeaux

May 23, 2012

My Dear Lorraine,

I just picked up today's Daily World and saw that Ty died. I'm so sorry. The details matter not. You lost your child and I want you to know that I hold you in my arms and will remember Ty and you in my prayers. I will try to be in touch during the summer.

May 23, 2012

This makes me so sad. I have very sweet memories of him as a little boy at Lukeville school. Hugs and prayers to Lorraine. My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family. Anita (Young) Adams Baton Rouge, LA

May 23, 2012

My sympathies and prayers go out to all of you. Judy Bourgeois Castille (Lawtell, LA)

Jody & Judy Cazes

May 22, 2012

Lorraine, Jay, Kenny & Families

We would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to all of you during this time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your burden be light.
We have a lot of fond memories of the years we shared in Ty's life. May he rest in peace.
Remember, "They are not gone who live in the hearts they leave behind".

Laurie Seneca

May 22, 2012

Lorraine and Family,
It's been many years since Lukeville Elementary,but know my heart is heavy as I read of Ty's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. God Bless !!!

Jennifer and Basil Scalise Scalise

May 22, 2012

Thinking of you all and lifting you up in our prayers. Till we meet him again

Larry & Betty Devillier Cain

May 22, 2012

Prayers of peace for your family during this sorrowful time. May the embrace of the Holy Spirit surround you all.

A Holy Family School classmate,

Norah Taylor Burns

May 22, 2012

Our deepest love and sympathy to Ty's family. He was a fellow Holy Family classmate and friend. May he rest in peace. We pray that the warmest memories that you have of him may comfort you now and in the future.

May 22, 2012

Lorraine, Jay, Kenny and Families

I was saddened to hear of Ty's passing. My deepest condolences and prayers for you and his children.

Martha LeBlanc and Family (Brusly, LA)

Rachelle Duncan

May 22, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for Ty's children, parents, step-parents and family. Go rest high on that mountain, cousin. Peace be with you.

Rachelle Duncan

May 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers for Ty's children, mother, father, step-mother and step-father. Peace be with you, my cousin.

Melanie Broussard Budd

May 22, 2012

So sorry to hear of Ty's passing. We had many great memories at Holy Family School with Ty. He always kept us laughing. My prayers go out to his family.

DC Curry

May 22, 2012

My heart goes out to Ty's family, A father, son, brother and friend gone too young. I Have so many memories of times we shared. Ty is one of my oldsest and best friends. I truly miss you my friend!

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

May 21, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Angel Lee

May 20, 2012

Erin, Tyler, and Sara, you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I hope you and Ty's family remember him fondly and find peace in good memories of him.

Paula Wallace

May 18, 2012

Jay, thinking of you at this time. You are in my prayers. Peace be with you, my friend.

Paula Wallace

May 18, 2012

Kenny and family, our love and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Ty was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy.

Terry and Paula Wallace

Darold & Helen Prejean

May 17, 2012

Dear Ty, Sleep peacefully in Heaven. Love Uncle Darold and Aunt Helen

Darold and Helen Prejean

May 17, 2012

Dearest Ty, our nephew and God-child. Sleeping where no shadows fall - we love you. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kenny, Tyler, Lorraine and Jay.

Chris Cordell

May 17, 2012

From sleepovers and campouts to hanging out playing baseball, football and basketball at Holy Family to dreading freshman year in high school to .............. So many memories.........not enough time to finish making them. Our prayers go out to everyone touched by Ty's presence in their life!

Kathleen Wiltz

May 17, 2012

I'm very sorry about Ty. I have great memories of him always smiling, laughing, so friendly to everyone... Ty & his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dan , Tara, & Debora Thompson

May 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I know Dan had some good times with Ty
and we know Ty will be missed.

Brandy and Ben LeBlanc

May 17, 2012

We are very saddened to hear of Ty's passing and offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Shelly Deshotel Crochet

May 17, 2012

I am sorry for you loss. I have wonderful memories of Ty: playing at Mrs. Glenda's, going to Mother's Day Out, and Ty eating all my food at Piccadilly because I only wanted the jello. He will be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Elizabeth Lorio

May 17, 2012

Erin
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sarah and Tyler.

Brandon and Rebecca Fremin

May 16, 2012

Please accept our most sincere condolences and our deepest sympathies as we mourn the loss of one of our dearest childhood friends. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

St. Mark Catholic Church

May 16, 2012

May you find comfort in God's love during this difficult time.
With prayerful sympathy and our deepest condolences,

Jim & Stacey Jones

May 16, 2012

We will keep your family in our prayers. I'm sorry for your loss.

Horace Crochet

May 16, 2012

Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

May 16, 2012

Prayers for peace and comfort to Ty's family as he is now resting in God's hands. As we comfort each other, hold close the memories of a loved son, nephew, and father. God bless all.
Uncle Cary and Aunt Gwen

Todd Genre

May 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers will be with you throughout this difficult time. I, too, have great childhood memories of Ty. Although I haven't seen him in years, he will be missed....

Stacy Mann Weaver

May 16, 2012

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Marty Fitzgerad

May 16, 2012

My sympathy goes out to Ty's family. Ty was a kind and good hearted friend. I have great memories of Ty "Tiger" over many years.I know God will have a place for him in heaven and give him peace.

May 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss,our prayers are with you and your family.

Keith and Mona Daigle
Mamou,La.

Nina Fontenot

May 16, 2012

Erin,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tyler and Sarah. You now have an angel to keep watch of you.

Tracy Yoes

May 16, 2012

Carsyn sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Bubbe Day

May 16, 2012

Prayers to the family of Ty...great memories with him as a kids...

Kristen LaBauve Cook

May 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Gone way too soon!

Damon Blanchard

May 16, 2012

I'm very sorry to hear of Ty's passing. My deepest condolences to the entire family. You will all be in my prayers.

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