Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
STEVEN PAUL CALUDA, passed away on June 22, 2013 at the age of 47, after a courageous fight with cancer. God has taken another Angel from this world.
He was the beloved husband of Darlene McKnight Caluda of 25 years; loving and caring Father of Bradley Steven Caluda, Cody Matthew Caluda, and Amanda Nicole Caluda; son of Helen Daphne Caluda and the late Marion ?Mike? Caluda.
Steven was the brother of David Charles Caluda (wife Terry), Matthew Wayne Caluda (wife Karen), Kathy Caluda Byrnes (husband William), and Carol Ann Caluda; brother-in-law of Linda Maldonado, Raymond LaNoue (wife Cheryl), and Charlene Malone (husband Mel).
He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Mike Maldonado and Gibbs LaNoue.
Beloved by nieces: Laura Caluda, Emily Byrnes, Kimberly Jump, Kayli Alphonso, Kandace Alphonso, and Ashley LaNoe; nephews: Jason Caluda, Timmy Byrnes, William Maldonado, Cameron Alphonso; and great-niece: Hanna Jump.
Steve graduated from Chalmette High School and was a native of St. Bernard Parish, and a resident of Slidell for the last eight years.
He was a firefighter of St. Bernard Parish Fire Dept for 14 years, retired, and worked as an insurance agent for Mel Malone Insurance Agency for the past four years.
He will be sadly missed by all our dearest friends. We want to say ?Thank you? to all our family and friends who have been so loving and supportive for the last few years, we are deeply greatful.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 1:00pm, at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, in Slidell.
Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday beginning at 10:00am.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
ThInking and praying for the caluda family in this time of your sorrow. Love you Daph. From Sheila Diamond n family.
June 28, 2013
To the Caluda family our deepest condolences we had the greatest respect for Steve and will miss his generous nature, his warm smile and his remarkable sense of humor.
Steve was a true warrior and we admire the way he lived his life he was such a wonderful man. Please let us know whether there is anything we can do to help during this difficult time.
Your family is in our family prayer bowl and we have lit candles at church for you all. I only wish that we could have done more....
Denise Gassiot
June 28, 2013 | Mandeville, LA
I light this candle for you to show how you light up our lives. You knew how to make me smile and laugh even when I was sad. I love you and miss you and will always be there for Dee, the kids, your mom, brothers and sisters .
Linda Maldonado
June 28, 2013 | Pearl River, LA
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Pauline Valle
June 27, 2013 | Marrero, LA
Ms. Helen, I'm not sure if you remember me, but I was friends with Steven in high school. He was Scott Gremillion's best friend, and Scott and I dated. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's sad to see a life cut so short. The memories of high school days makes me smile, so always keep the memories of happy days in your mind, because those are the ones that will make you smile. My prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Touchard-White
June 26, 2013 | Slidell, LA
TERRY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IM SURE HE WILL BE SADLEY MISSED.
DESIRE BADEAUX
June 26, 2013 | MARRERO, LA
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DESIRE BADEAUX
June 26, 2013 | MARRERO, LA
There are NO words that can express the sadness that I feel for you, Darlene and the kids. Life will never be the same but...it can still be wonderful. The love that Steve has left behind was the kind of love that most people will spend a life time looking for. But, you wont have look very far to see it! Steve was a one in a million kind of Father, Husband, brother, son and friend. He fought a brave and tough fight but, I the end as it often does the CANCER won! Cancer may have taken you out...
Stacy & Robert Campo
June 25, 2013 | Meraux, LA
Darlene, we are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Randy & Sandra Robichaux
June 25, 2013 | Destrahan, LA