Ronald Gene Blanchard

Ronald Gene Blanchard obituary, Independence, LA

Ronald Gene Blanchard

Ronald Blanchard Obituary

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Ronald Gene Blanchard, longtime resident of Bucktown, passed away at his home in Independence on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at the age of 85. He was born on March 17, 1935, in Fordoche, Louisiana, the son of the late Wilbur V. Blanchard and Bonita Montet Blanchard. Ronald was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and a passionate Saints fan. Ronald is survived by his four daughters, Kelle Robichaux (Ronald Jr.), Susan Collins (Lee), Jeanie Villafranco (Brian Jr.), and Sally Trapani (Jacob); grandchildren, Nicole, Ronald III, Jeremy, Shannon, Brian III, Jacob Jr., and Jordan; a host of great grandchildren; sister, Patricia Powell (aka FPOS); and niece, Angel Lavigne. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Hessen Blanchard, and grandson, Michael. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Home Instead Senior Care and Bridgeway Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that everyone say a prayer for Ronald and his family. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

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January 13, 2022

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June 16, 2020

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May 22, 2020

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A Brown

January 13, 2022

I am late in offering my condolences and for that I am sorry. I ran across something online which led me to look up Mr Blanchard and found this obit. He was a good friend to my dad for a lot of years. I remember "Blanchard" visiting our apartment when I was about 5 or 6 and his blue eyes melted my heart way back then. I think I wanted to marry him and this was before I even knew what that meant. I am saddened by your loss but I am hopeful that Mr. "Ronnie" is amongst friends and loved ones and that as long as we remember someone, they're never really gone.

Mary Jo Rivers

June 16, 2020

Patsy

My deepest sympathy for the passing of Ronnie. I have good memories of our (Patsy) friendship thru our teenage years. Our days at the beach and roller skating. I remember you talked about Ronnie all the time when he was overseas. When he returned from home, I was very excited to finally meet him. We had some good times. Please email me so that we can try to see each other.

Mary Jo Fontz Rivers

Linda Babineaux

May 22, 2020

Ronnie, In his own way, was funny, I loved his dry humor. His sister, Patsy and I have been friends for 50 years and we would visit Ronnie in Bucktown, at first when I met him, I didn't know whether he was joking or not, but I loved that dry humor. May God bless him and hold him in the palm of his hands.

Russell Millet

May 20, 2020

I worked with Ronnie many years in Kenner. We went shrimping and fishing a few times. He was a good guy to work with and go to coffee with, something we did a lot. My prayers will go out to your family. Russell Millet

Paul Fife

May 20, 2020

I was a coworker of Ronnie's,we worked together for Kippers Communications. We worked side by side for 10 years. Thru heat of our summers,rain storms & bitter cold of winter doing our job. Ronnie taught me alot and some of our coworkers agree, his stories were very hilarious. We shared lots of good times talking about our hobbies we loved ( collecting guns and going shooting & fishing.) Can't forget having a beer or two, he will be missed. Thanks Ronnie for some good times.

Darling Lavender & White Tulips with Vase

Bonnie Bayle

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Hazen Hoffpauir

May 20, 2020

RIP Brother Blanchard. I remember our times at CWA.

Russell Boudreaux

May 19, 2020

Ronnie was a straight shooter ,in world of less accuracy . I always enjoyed talking with Ronnie . About boats ,shrimping and yes his beautiful children .
My condolences to the family .
Russell

David Schlaudecker

May 19, 2020

Rest in Peace Ronnie. From the Kippers Communications crew. I still have fond memories of your stories regarding your days at Ma Bell plus all those neat tricks you taught me when it came to telephone splice work.

Mike Fahrenholt

May 19, 2020

Dedicated Union Rep. Rest In Peace my Brother.

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