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Rene Lequeux Obituary
Rene Lequeux, of Hudgins Point Cobb's Creek for the past several years, Major (USAF Ret.), was a long time resident of Mathews County Courthouse. A native of Belgium, Major Lequeux arrived in this country at the age of 7. He spent his youth in California and worked in stables and later managed a Western riding academy. He started riding in jackpot shows and rodeos at the age of 15. A background he would later bring to Mathews County.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1941, and went into an aviation student program, receiving his commission as Second Lieutenant in 1943. With the 15th Air Force, he piloted 50 combat missions out of southern Italy in 1944, in a B-24 Liberator. Based in Okinawa during the Korean conflict, he flew 21combat missions and amassed over 5,000 total flying hours during his career. Retiring in 1964, with more than 20 years of active duty, Major Lequeux's decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross with Cluster, 7 Air Medals, and the Bronze Star. The Air Force pilot and his wife, Martha, the former Miss Martha Scott of Hampton, settled their family in Mathews upon his retirement, where he opened Windmill House Stables and began to board horses and train youngsters in riding and care for their animals and equipment. A favorite avocation was his tenure as the stadium announcer for Mathews High School football games, where he became known as The Voice of Mathews.
He is survived by his wife and their five daughters, Jamie Colonna of Newport News, Martha Kay Lequeux of University Park, Md., Scotti Lequeux of Kilmarnock, Michele Schultz and Holly Matthews both of Quinton. He is also survived by four daughters from a previous marriage, Renee Boehme of Salt Lake, Utah, Marion Huey and Jeanne Lequeux of the Spokane, Wash. area, and Connie Gregg of California. He has 14 grandchildren, James and Erin Tierney, Shane, Sarah, and William Matthews, Nolan Rene Schultz, Lynnae and Barbara Boehme, Randy and Ginger Gregg, Theodore, Robert, and Michelle Green, and Cindy Stevens.
He was a member of Apostles Lutheran Church in Gloucester. Services are to be held there at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. A Christian burial with full military honors will follow at Maury Cemetery in Richmond. Family visitation is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Foster Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Sherrie Haywood Carmona
September 12, 2008
Mrs. Lequeux and family,
I only recently heard about Major (Ret) Lequeux's death and wanted to express my sincere condolences. I have been out of the area for many years and have regretfully lost contact with many. Michele and I graduated together and were room mates for a while. I think of her often, but especially now, my thoughts and prayers are with her and your whole family. May your fond memories give you comfort at this extremely difficult time.
Jim & Barbara Garrison
September 6, 2008
Dear Mrs. Lequeux,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Lequeux's passing. As you know I met him so many years ago when I first started working in the swimming pool business. Over the years Mr. Lequeux became more than a customer, he became a good friend. I always enjoyed spending time with him, his friendship meant a lot to me as I believe it did to him. My wife, Barbara, was also very fond of him and always looked forward to seeing him at Christmas and at McBroom. Our hearts go out to you for your loss.
With love.
Becky Maguire
September 2, 2008
Dear Holly, Steve, Shane and Sarah,
You are all in our prayers. It is hard to lose the ones we love, but they will continue to live on in our hearts.
With much sympathy,
Becky, Jim, Joe and Lindsay Maguire
Cindy Kellar
August 28, 2008
Dear Lequeux Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Maj. Lequeux's passing. Having tragically lost both my father and son, I know all too well the pain that you are each feeling right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cindy (Miles) Kellar
August 28, 2008
Holly,Steve and family
Sorry for your loss this is from Mr and Mrs John
Blue in yorktown Mr Blue is in the hospital she did not have your address. this is Millie her helper
just want to let you know her thoughts were with
you in this bad time.
JOHN, ESTER BLUE, yorktown,va
Keith & Carol Whitehead Morgan
August 27, 2008
Holly, Steve and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. I know he will be greatly missed.
Know we are here for you if you need anything.
Our prayers are with you.
Cheryl Shaw
August 27, 2008
Dear Martha,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
J. A. Faulkner, Jr.
August 27, 2008
Mrs. Lequeux and family,
I was sorry to hear of Major Lequeux's passing. He was a wonderful person. I remember having conversations with him as a young boy that really sparked my interest in joining the U. S. Air Force/Virginia Air National Guard, and becoming a professional pilot. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan (Putt) White
August 26, 2008
Mrs. Lequeux and family,
I was so sorry to read of Major Lequeux's passing. I remember when you folks moved to that big old house and turned it from a long-neglected piece of property into a beautiful home. I was in awe of this golden couple and their beautiful girls. As I got older, I came to see the Major as more than Martha Kay's (and, the other girls) dad. I came to see his humor and intelligence and how you complimented this man with your own talents. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
August 26, 2008
Martha and family,
Sorry to learn of the loss of our former neighbor Rene. May the Lord Jesus Christ give you comfort and strength at this time.
Fondly,
Dianne and Roland Wilson
David Crockett
August 26, 2008
Martha,
It was an honor for me to have known, Rene. May peace dwell in your heart at this time and for ever more. With Love, David Crockett
Eugene Callis, III
August 26, 2008
Martha,
I have just learned of Rene's death. You have my love at this time of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love to you and yours, Eugene Callis, III
August 26, 2008
For me, a part of Maj. Lequeux never left "Windmill House". Often when driving by I would turn my head and I could almost catch a glimpse of him in the yard. The last few years brought alot of changes for him. Even though he has left you in body, his spirit lives on in his family, his love of life and the memories he left to each of you. You are all in my thoughts, take care of each other.
With Love, Mary Elaine
Linda Shelton-Hutton
August 26, 2008
Martha,
So sorry to learn of Rene's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I hope you remember me. It is too bad we have lost touch.
Linda Shelton Hutton ([email protected])
Scott Sadler
August 26, 2008
Mrs. Lequeux,
I sent you a card addressed to Mathews. I hope you get it but if not, please know I'm thinking about you during your time of grief. Always admired you and please know you're in my thoughts and prayers!
Fondly,
Scott Sadler ([email protected])
Mike Warren
August 26, 2008
Remember the best of times, and that he enjoyed a long and fruitful life. Mike & Dyan Warren, Cobbs Creek
Chuck Stern
August 26, 2008
Martha Kay;
My thoughts and prays are with you and your family during this time. So sorry for your loss.
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