Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Aug 21, 1943 – Aug 6, 2023
Alvin Francis Buras, age 79, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Beloved husband of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ May Buras. Son of the late Oscar Buras and Mary Meister Buras. Brother of Angela Vodopija, Mary Sue Hereford, Michael John Buras (Dena), the late Robert Buras (Cathy) and James Buras. Survived by grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
He was raised in Venice, La., and graduated from Buras High School. He worked for the Michoud Facility in New Orleans East, then at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Tx., then at First National Bank of Commerce for many years, then returned to the Michoud Facility. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and a resident of Slidell since 1990.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA., on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 12:00 O’clock Noon.
Interment in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.
Visitation at the church on Wednesday after 10:00 A.M. until funeral time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Crisis Pregnancy Help Center, crisispregnancyhelp.org, preferred.
Read MoreAlvin was a kind soul who loved everyone. I never heard anything negative a come out of his mouth. He treated people with kindness and respect. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to his family. RIP Alvin
Kelt Family
August 20, 2023 | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Vancia and Paul Dunn
August 18, 2023 | Friend
Alvin was always smiling and made you feel like he was truly willing to help in anyway you needed. Such a quiet and humble gentleman He will be missed at Mass especially during the Our Father when he raised his hands in total adoration of our Lord and God
Margaret Cusimano
August 12, 2023 | Slidell, LA | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Natalie Buras Speed
August 12, 2023 | Purvis, MS | Family
You have all your duties fulfilled; in your heart, there was no guilt. So you shall forever stay at ease and in the heavens above, rest in peace, Uncle Alvin
Rebecca Bailey
August 11, 2023 | Knoxville, TN | Family
Mrs. Betty and the Buras family,
My condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. May Al rest in peace and you cherish the positive memories you have of him.
Donna Dowdy Harney
August 11, 2023 | LA | Neighbor
From cousin from Indiana, so sorry for your loss.
Aletha Heaton
August 11, 2023 | Batesville, IN | Family
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.RIP..Alvin..Prayers are being said for the family and BettyDonna Thompson
Donna Thompson
August 11, 2023 | Cannelton, IN | Friend