Dr. Charles Clement Blancq III, A native of New Orleans and music professor of 38 years at the University of New Orleans passed away on Monday, May 7th, 2018 with family by his side. "Charlie" as his friends and family called him, will be forever remembered as the soft-spoken hero of the New Orleans music scene. He was an outstanding educator, percussionist, writer, home maker, photographer, musicologist, and person of good will! He is survived by his wife, Vendula Vlasakova, sons Matthew and Kevin Blancq and his wife Karen, Betty Murtes Blancq (mother of Kevin), grandchildren Charlotte and Nathaniel Blancq and his sister, Jaqueline Bruneau. Family, friends, and those whose lives were touched by Charlie, are invited to reminisce, grieve, support, and of course just chat, this Saturday, May 12th, from 11am- 1pm at the Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online, at www.greenwoodfh.com.
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It has been sixty-one years since I first met Charlie in the French Quarter. He was a student at Loyola and had not become a notable figure on the jazz scene. We were just kids. Our careers took us in different directions and we lost contact. Although many of the details surrounding our friendship and musical association faded from my memory, his kindness remained vivid. Then we met again after thirty-five years.
My girlfriend and I spent an evening with Charlie as his guest in the Quarter, in 1996. His nature had not changed. He was the same ole Charlie from the old days.
I'm eighty years old now and my memory is fading somewhat. Insignificant details are no longer accessible, but the truly blessed people I've known seem to stay with me. There were only a few. Charlie is one of them.
The world of education has become highly politicized, with questionable people re-designing an old socialist agenda. History is being re-written by those who wish to destroy the legacy of our great educators. I'm sorry that Charlie has left us, but I'm glad he will not see what's America is becoming.
May his family remain safe,
Cecil R. Chaudoir
Gassville, AR
May 4, 2019
Charlie Blancq was a major influence on my career. I will remember him fondly.
Rick Montalto
May 14, 2018
Kevin, Jackie and Diane,
Sending you sincerest condolences and lots of love at this very sad time.
Pat Thompson
May 11, 2018
a loved one
May 10, 2018
My deepest regrets and condolences for Charlie's family and loved ones.
I knew Charlie from the old days when we were in college. I spent the summer of 1958 in the French Quarter, alone and without direction. Charlie took pity on me and provided me with musical gigs and friendship. He once visited me in Monroe, La. (about 1960). In 1995 or 96
I was fortunate enough to see Charlie again during a visit to N.O. with my friend from Waukegan, IL. It was a great reunion. Charlie took us to dinner and then on the town.
I'm sorry to say that we lost contact with one another. I tried to find him after Katrina, but no luck.
It is difficult for me to accept his departure, which I only learned about tonight.
Please contact me at:
[email protected]
or, 870-706-7383(cell)
Cecil R. Chaudoir
May 10, 2018
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