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Russell LeBlanc Obituary

LeBLANC Brigadier General Russell LeBlanc, U.S. Army (Ret.), age 90 years, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine "Mickey" LeBlanc; 2 daughters Pamela Evans, and Mary Beth Manriquez and husband Michael Manriquez; son Russell LeBlanc Jr.; brother John Clark LeBlanc; sister Mary Alice, csj and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Emma LeBlanc and brothers Leo Jr., Albert, Edward, Lloyd, and Earl George. Russell was born in New Orleans LA, raised in Donaldsonville LA and attended Catholic High where he was Senior Class President, Valedictorian and received the American Legion Award. He entered Louisiana State University where he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers U.S. Army. His combat battalion supported the invasions of Sicily, southern France and the crossing of the Rhine River. He continued his military career with the U.S. Army Reserve ultimately commanding the 377th Support Brigade where he was promoted to Brigadier General in command until his retirement in 1980. Russell was instrumental in the founding of St. Matthew the Apostle parish in River Ridge LA serving as General Chairman of the parish building and construction committee. He was ordained a Permanent Deacon in 1976 and served the parish and archdioceses until his retirement in 2008. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, VFW, MOWW, ROAL, St. Vincent de Paul Society, American Legion and the Holy Name Society. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:30 AM. Visitation Sunday evening at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Monday morning at church from 10:00 AM until funeral time. Interment will follow in Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, LA. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions to Ozanam Inn, 842 Camp St., N.O. LA 70130. To view and sign the family guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell LeBlanc

17 Entries

LTC Keith Archibald

February 23, 2015

I'm a Soldier now serving in the 377th Theater Sustainment Command and regularly attend meetings in our Command Conference Room under the watchful eyes of Brig. General LeBlanc's command photo. We do our best to maintain and continue the proud legacy of the 377th. Thanks to him for his service to our nation and for leading the 377th.

Don Eisenberg

March 8, 2010

To all of Mr.Leblanc's family and friends,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one and our alumnus. We are most grateful for all that he did to support deserving Engineering students here and other LSU organizations. Our thoughts and sympathies are certainly with you.
On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of the LSU College of Engineering and Dr. Richard J. Koubek, Dean and Dr. Dimitris Nikitipoulos, Interim Chair of Mechanical Engineering

Nathan LeBlanc

March 2, 2010

Aunt Mary Catherine, Mary Beth, Pam, and Rusty. I'm so sorry I can't be there for Uncle Russell's funeral as I am offshore. I will never forget his humor and love for his family and friends. God bless all of you and he will be in my prayers.

CHICK` ST. GERMAINE

February 24, 2010

WHAT A GENTLEMAN AND A SCHOLAR.
RUSSELL ATTENDED A FEW LUNCHEONS ON HOLY THURSDAY OF THE TABS CLUB, HOWEVER COULD NOT IN RECENT YEARS BECAUSE OF HIS DEACON DUTIES. I SAW HIM AT LOUIE'S HDWE RECENTLY AND HE SAID "BE SURE I AM ON THE INVITATION LIST FOR TABS THIS HOLY THURS BECAUSE I HAVE RETIRED."

I HAVE KNOWN RUSSELL FOR OVER 50 YEARS.

THE GENERAL WILL CERTAINLY BE REMEMBERED AT OUR TABS LUNCHEON FOR HOLY THURSDAY.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PIECE.

THE CEREMONY AT ST.MATHEW'S WAS DESERVING AND OUTSTANDING.

CHICK AND GERRY ST.GERMAINE

Colonel Rick Bloss

February 23, 2010

To the LeBlanc family,
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brigadier General LeBlanc. It was a privilege for the soldiers of Fort Polk to render honors for him and most appropriately with combat veterans from the 1st Mission Enhanced Brigade consisting of combat engineers like BG LeBlanc. These soldiers returned from Afghanistan less than six months ago and as he knew so very well from Sicily to across Europe, the hardship, bond, and brotherhood shared hardship brings. Thank you to the family for sharing his life of this exceptional soldier, husband, father, and friend.

Valerie DeLaune

February 22, 2010

I'm sorry I never got to meet you, Mr. LeBlanc. I've heard so very many grand things about you. Your with and humor are sure to be missed, as well as your giving spirit. Mary Beth, Pam, Miss Mickey, Rusty and Michael: I will keep you all in my prayers as I know how comforting these can be.

February 22, 2010

Aunt Mary Catherine, Pam, Mary Beth, Michael and Russell, Jr.
John and I are so sorry for your loss. We will certainly miss hearing those wonderful jokes Uncle Russell was always prepared to share. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we were also very sad that we could not be with you at this time. John had a terrible virus that left him very weak for two days. However, please know that we are praying God will give you the strength you need during this most difficult time.
Take care and we send you our deepest sympathy and our love.

John and Dianna LeBlanc - Gonzales

Pete and Barb Mortensen

February 21, 2010

Aunt Mickey, Pam, Mary Beth and Rusty. Uncle Russ was a special guy and will be missed. We are thinking about you and remember the good times we've had. Pete, Barb, Andy, Tony, Kris Mortensen and famlies.

Kathleen Beckler

February 21, 2010

Mr LeBlanc was a very dear man. He helped my father, Guy Beckler, prepare for confirmation in his seventies. They were both WWII veterans and had a lot to share. May God bless Russell for all the good he has done for so many, and for all his service to our Lord.

Deacon as Jamie's Confirmation Sponsor Oct 09

Donna Gommel

February 21, 2010

Dear Ms. Mickey and family, May God bless you with his peace, joy, love and strength at this time. We will all miss the Deacon so much. Our family has had such a beautiful sacramental history with him that we will forever cherish. It began about 34 years ago when he gave a scruffy teenage boy lessons to be baptized into the Catholic faith. The following year he married me to that boy. Through the years he baptized our 4 children, as well as baptizing and marrying countless other family members. He is Godfather to our youngest, and I always told him she must be so spiritual because she has you for her Godfather. She also has his great sense of humor. We shared a very memorable day with him most recently when Jamie chose him as her Confirmation sponsor, upholding the Catholic connection of Baptism and Confirmation. He was so proud of her and all she did to prepare for Confirmation, but especially when she told Bishop Carmon about her patron saint -Francis- and he saw how impressed the Bishop was with her testimony. They were both so happy that day, as we all were. We have all been deeply touched by the Deacon's joyful nature, his appreciative spirit, and his gentle touch - which can be so comforting like being touched by Jesus. We will truly miss his physical presence here, but are so grateful to have had him as a part of our lives, and know we will be continually blessed by his loving spirit. Like Jamie said smiling through her tears, "Mom, at least we know where he is now - and you know he's telling all his jokes up there!" God bless you, we love you, the Gommel family and co.

Susan D. Guidry

February 21, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Russell was Best Man for my parent's wedding (Tom and Billie Doran). May happy memories soon replace your sorrows.

George E. J Van Zandt

February 21, 2010

I have fond memories of having served with the "Little General" in the Knights of Columbus over the years. My condoences to Mrs. LeBlanc and fanily.

Harold Michael and Julie Sagona

February 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Philip & Esperanza Sciortino

February 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bob Wolfe Allen

February 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Alice LeBlanc

February 20, 2010

I am Russell LeBlanc's only sister and a religious Sister of St. Joseph now living in Wichita, KS. I will not be able to fly to New Orleans for the funeral because of health problems. All of my thoughts, feelings and prayers now are for Russell and my dear family.

Gaynell Kennedy

February 20, 2010

Mickey, Mary Beth, Pam & Rusty,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. Oh what a Gentleman he was. He always made others feel special and he had a special gift , his sense of humor. I know he is in heaven with my Dad, Willie and they are most likely forming a new DD Club in heaven.
Mr. LeBlanc will be missed by so many.
Love, Gaynell & Steve Kennedy

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