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Leon Bechet Obituary
BECHET Deacon LEON JOSEPH BECHET On Friday, November 27, 2009. Devoted husband of Barbara and father of Leon, John, Therese, Danielle and Ernest. Leon was born in New Orleans, LA in 1934. He was an attorney for almost 50 years and worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration where he served in various roles including District Director and Director of Veterans Affairs before retiring in 2000. He was ordained to the permanent diaconate in the Roman Catholic Church in 1973, faithfully serving the Archdiocese of Washington and St. Joseph parish. After his retirement from SBA, he served as Director of Deacon Personnel in the Archdiocesan Office of the Permanent Diaconate until 2005. He is also survived by daughters-in law, a son in-law, grandchildren, brothers-in law, aunts, nieces, a nephew, cousins and the parishioners of St. Joseph. Predeceased by parents, Leonard and Ariana Bechet. Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Largo, MD from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with funeral Mass to follow. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735.
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Gregory Diercks
December 15, 2009
Libby and I offer our deepest sympathy to the Bechet family. I worked closely with Leon for many years and always found Leon to be a man of great principle and thoughtfulness. We also had many interesting discussions of religion, church history, and Catholic theology. We all will miss this kind and giving man.
Patricia Theobalds
December 8, 2009
Therese, my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ernest/cynthia Obidike
December 5, 2009
We will always remeber you and we pray that God will continue to be with your family that you left behind. Rest in the Perfect peace of God.
Margaret Abney
December 4, 2009
We will sincerely miss your beautiful smile and kind words at the 11:00am Mass. God has taken you into his Kingdom with open arms. Rest in peace Dean Bechet. May god bless your family.
Crystal & Fred Jackson
December 4, 2009
To Therese and the entire Bechet Family- I always admired the love that Mr Bechet showed for his family. And even though you will always miss him, you have been left with some wonderful memories. May those memories be comfort to you and bring you joy for many years to come. You are all in my prayers. God Bless you.
December 3, 2009
Therese, to you and your family, during this difficult time may you all find peace knowing your Dad is in a place where a new life begins. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Marie & Butch Stewart
Jupiter, FL
Gladys and John Ramey
December 3, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Deacon Bechet was a good Christian man and his sermons were inspirational and educational plus he had a powerful voice and he used it to portray God's words. We are blessed to have known and heard such a wonderful man. Take care.
PGK John, Gladys and John Quentin Ramey
Paula McLain
December 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 3, 2009
Stephanie and VincentRyan would like to extend our deepest condolences to Terez, vince and the rest of the family on the passing of her father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
VR
Beverly Barnes
December 3, 2009
I will miss my dearest cousin, Deacon Leon Bechet. He was my spiritual guardian angel. I don’t feel I would have made it after Hurricane Katrina; if not for his professional guidance and, his constraint prayers.
I got to know my cousin even better in the last ten years, as not only an amazing and smart person but, as a wonderful spiritual leader and a good listener. There was nothing I could not talk to him about. He was never judgmental, and always had time for me.
He was very smart and helped me in a lot of my school assignments. He always had the correct answer for me. He would research for the answer over the computer if he didn’t know it off the top of his head; which was very seldom! Leon, ALWAYS had the correct answer!
He was not just my first cousin but, more like a caring and loving brother. Leon, was someone I was/am very proud of as a relative and, a god-fearing man.
I prayed for a miracle that he may stand tall and walk again. My prayers have been answered. Leon is now standing tall and walking with Jesus at his side in heaven.
I’ll miss my cousin but, I feel he is still with me every time I kneel to pray. Thank you God, for placing Leon in my life.
Beverly Barnes
Nicholle Allen-Steele
December 3, 2009
On behalf of the Allen family (Glendalyn, Shawn, and Nicky), our sincerest condolences to the Bechet family. You are all in our prayers. May God bless you and continue to give you strength during this time of sorrow.
With love,
Nicholle Allen-Steele (Nicky) (Raleigh, NC)
Shawn B. Allen (Bowie, MD), and
Glendalyn Allen (Mitchellville, MD)
Peter Olaiya
December 3, 2009
I prayed that the LORD will uphold the entired families of our departed brother, father, and son of GOD. The LORD will console and comfort every family members in peace and goodness of mind. Accept my condolences and deepest sympathy from my family.
Michael Akpan
December 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
TERRANCE HOLMES
December 3, 2009
TO MY WONDERFUL FRIEND THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE.
R. Paul & Dottie M. Newman & Families
December 3, 2009
To the loving families, of Mr/Deacon Leon J. Bechet.
Our loving prayers, will remain with you for eternity!
The friendship of your loving families, will continue being cherished by each of us at Saint Joseph Catholic Church and beyond!
The Ryans
December 2, 2009
Sending out our deepest sympathy to the Bechet family. Therese, if there's anything we can do for you, we are here-back in your hometown. Please don't hesitate to ask. May your Dad find peace and comfort in his new life.
December 2, 2009
Danielle, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs, Bonnie & Peggie
Kevn Tamai
December 2, 2009
On behalf of the entire Tamai family, we offer our condolences and deepest sympathy to all of the Bechet family. Deacon Bechet played a big role in all of our lives. He gave wonderful homilies at church, was an incredible scout leader and was an inspriation in all of our lives. He will truely be missed. Our prayers are with each of you. May God grant you comfort and take Leon into his eternal kingdom. Peace and love to you.
Reginald Teamer
December 2, 2009
To the Bechet family, Wynona and Reginald offer their sincerest condolences and prayers. Leon has always remained in our prayers and I considered him a friend and good man. I worked with him for ten years; we had our ups and downs; but we remained above all, professionals. Fortunately, Leon led a faithful and good life leaving behind a wonderful family and many friends. He will be missed.
Jeff Nixon
December 2, 2009
To The Bechet family, we offer our sincere condolences and prayers to you during this difficult time.
Jeff Nixon & Family
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