Earl D. Retif

All my deepest thoughts are with Ann and with Stan. Earl was such a bright man and I feel very fortunate to have known him. And to have had the chance to work with him and Ann as a mezzotint artist since 1994 . There are so many events we shared that I won't forget, their visit in Belgium, my visit in New Orleans, how they did so nicely welcome me, their permanent support. We shared many little joys all along and complicity, through Earl's quick mind and friendship. He will keep alive in my...

Ann, Thank you for sharing Earl with all of us! Engaging with him was a special experience which almost always brought a smile to many. I am honored to have worked closely with him within Tulane´s enrollment management division, as he served as a wonderful mentor. We all valued his intelligence, thoughtfulness, and consideration in looking out for what would be best for an individual and for the community. Earl will be forever remembered as a unique pillar to the institution of Tulane,...

Ann and Stan, i was saddened to learn of Earl´s death. I smile remembering how every time i asked if he (as Registrar) could compile a report for me ,without fail, Earl and his quick mind began questioning me. Interrogating me, really. He would pull back the layers behind my request to help me realize what I really needed. It was a joy working with Earl. He was smart, he was fun, and he was kind. Hope to see you sometime in New Orleans when I am there, Ann. Heartfelt condolences,

Cheryl, Stan and Ann - Again, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Earl was a wonderful man. As much as we wish to see you personally we are unable to attend Earl´s memorial. Bobbie and I are leaving this evening for a trip out of the country and we won´t return home until the first week of February. Know that you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ricky & Bobbie Gibbs

Growing up in the suburbs of New Orleans, I was the "little kid" who lived next door to Earl. While Earl was always nice to me, because of the difference in our ages, he had better things to do than hang out with the little kid next door. Nevertheless, I have fond memories of Earl, not the least of which was the HUGE favor he did for me when I first attended Loyola University. At the time, Earl was the Registrar and Dean of Admission at Loyola, and all students had to register for their...

Happened to see this & remember Earl as such a nice guy, who was always very sweet to me many years ago when I was a teenage friend of Cheryl's. I knew he was very smart! But never knew how accomplished he was! And that the city owes him alot! Prayers to all family!

I learned the sad news about Earl earlier today. I have known him since the 1980s when we attended Registrar meetings together and generally had some time to catch up on personal and professional news. I´m a "talker" at these meetings; Earl was much quieter; but the quality of his thoughtful comments always outshined my typical verbosity. Years later, when I established an organization for Deans of Admissions, Earl was one of my first phone calls to Tulane and he immediately assumed a...