Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Dec 16, 1939 – Jul 24, 2025 (Age 85)
JOHN WALTER HEBERT, a loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 85 years, at his home in Slidell, Louisiana.
He was born on December 16, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Charles W. Hebert and Rita Sullivan Hebert. John attended Holy Cross School through eighth grade. When his family moved to Slidell, he was enrolled at Slidell High School. He graduated with the Slidell High School Class of 1959. It was in high school that he met his future wife, Linda Faciane Hebert, They were married on September 03, 1962, They would have celebrated the 63rd Anniversary this year. John served in the United States Navy from July 1960 - August 1965. He was employed by Central Louisiana Electric Company(CLECO) from April 1962, thru December 2001, at which time he retired. John was very active with SYFA, the Slidell Youth Football Association and coached for almost 20 years. He was also active with the Holy Name of Jesus Society at St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church on Bayou Liberty, as well as The Bayou Liberty Civic Club. In February 1975. John was chosen to reign as the King of Krewe de La Boutte Dominique”, a local Slidell Carnival Club.
He is predeceased by his parents, Charles W. Hebert (Shirley Oestriger Hebert) and Rita Sullivan Hebert Latiolais, (Clyde), his twin brother, Charles Hillman Hebert, as well as his three daughters, Suzette Lynn Hebert, Aimee’ Annette Hebert Simpson, and Jeanne Rene’ Hebert Kadinger.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; a sister, Faith Hebert Boatright; his sons-in-law, Jeff Simpson and Robert Kindinger; his grandchildren, Madison Kadinger Macaluso(Ross), Logan John Kadinger, Baylor Grace Simpson, Reese Elizabeth Simpson; and his great grandchildren, Dax John Kadinger, Sullivan James Kadinger, and Blythe Lind Macaluso. All will remember the wonderful times that were had with “POPS”.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 16. 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 400 Westchester Blvd, Slidell, starting at 11:00 a.m. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. till the beginning of Mass. Interment will be at a later date
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Dearest Linda
I learned of Johnny’s passing after his service and burial. You and all of your family have my deepest sympathy. What a prince of a man ~ always made me feel so special.
Love you so,
Roxanne Lord
August 27, 2025 | Slidell, LA | Friend
Rest in peace Sailor.
Marine Corps brother
August 19, 2025 | Other
I remember you and Johnnie from many years back! I even remember when you wore the yellow and white dress when you were pregnant to a wedding. He will be kissed. Please take care and know that life goes on with our ability to have great memories of our life.
Claudia Seligman
Claudia Seligman
August 16, 2025 | Mandeville, LA | Coworker
I met Mr. John while riding my bike in our neighborhood about 9 years ago while he was sitting in his lawn chair at the end of his garage. I had so many interesting conversations with him, he said what he meant, and meant what he said, and I admired that about him. When I first started talking to him, he did not call me by name, he called me “CHALMETTE” . He always had wonderful stories to share about his beautiful wife Linda, his 3 daughters and his grandchildren. I use to call him the “EVER...
Dawn Riess
August 08, 2025 | Slidell, LA | Friend
My deepest condolences, Linda. You and Johnny were the best neighbors ever! We came back from one of our many trips to MD Anderson to find that Johnny had cut our grass for us. And we all know how much Johnny hated to cut grass! Testimony to the kind of man Johnny was.
Casey G Crosby
August 05, 2025