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Val Rein Obituary
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home at 2100 Westbank Expy. in Harvey. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Hook and Ladder Cemetery.
He was the beloved husband of Catherine "Cathy" Sick Rein; father of Julie (Cade) Rein Evans, Erin (John) Rein Millwater and Valerie (Marvin Jr.) Rein Marmande; grandfather of Julia Rein and Aaron Evans, Catherine and Caroline Millwater, Cameron Duval, and Marie and Amelie Marmande; brother of the late Charles and Daniel Rein; son of the late Edward and Essie Dupuy Rein; and is survived by many loving relatives and friends.
Val graduated from Redemptorist High School and Nicholls. He worked for Two-R Drilling Co. for many years and continued with Hercules Drilling Co. An avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman, he had many trophies of his trips and adventures.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hercules Drilling Co., Dr. John Cole, Ochsner Oncology Department and Journey Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Val during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, 700 Edwards Ave., New Orleans, LA 70123 or visit: www.no-hunger.org.
For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com.
Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Val Rein
Mike Blake
October 16, 2020
This time of the year Val and I would be planning our hunting trips. Miss my buddy.
October 28, 2013
Our hearts are heavy and our prayers go out to our dear friends Erin and John during this difficult time. Sending Texas prayers your way!!! Love, David & Kristin
Kat and Rene Daze
October 27, 2013
Cathy, please accept our condolences for your loss. May Val enjoy Eternal Peace in the great hunting grounds of heaven.
Michelle Chavanne Bohan
October 26, 2013
My heart is heavy as I grieve with you. Although words cannot diminish your sorrow, may the support, love and prayers of family and friends carry you through your grief. We mourn with you with respect and admiration for the great man, husband and father that he was.
Sonjia Kiffe
October 26, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know him well, but I was fortunate to have known him at all. Cathy and Valerie, you and your family are in my prayers.
Paula Smith
October 25, 2013
Dear Cathy, We think of you often. Mr. Jessie told us about your husband today. He talked about how wonderful a man your husband was. We send our deepest sympathy. We love and miss you. John, Paula, Victoria and Maria Smith
Amy & Shelia Hutzler
October 25, 2013
Cathy, so sorry for your lost.Our thoughts & prayers are with you & family
Edmay Mayers
October 24, 2013
Cathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated with Val at RHS and he was a kind, sweet, friendly, well-liked, caring young man and I am sure he continued his life's journey in this manner. I know y'all will miss him immensely but God needed another angel and knew that it was time to relieve Val of his pain. We know that Val is resting in peace in God's loving arms. I will keep him and all his family in my prayers.
Edmay Petta Mayers
RHS Class of 1965
October 24, 2013
One of the best
I've had the privilege of knowing and working with. The drilling business will never be the same without him!!
Mike Blake
Carol Dupuy Reppel
October 24, 2013
Although Val and I are first cousins, I have not seen him in many years. I remember playing together as children and Val always being very nice, kind, and lots of fun. On the few infrequent times we saw each other as married adults, Val and Cathy were incredibly warm and welcoming. Reading the many tributes to Val reflects how much he was loved, admired and respected. My thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and the Rein family at this time. May God bless you all at this difficult time.
Carol & John Millwater
October 24, 2013
We are so deeply saddened and heartsick at the loss of this wonderful man. He was greatly loved and admired, and will be missed beyond words. Our love to his beloved, Cathy, his cherished daughters, Erin, Julie and Valerie, and his sons-in-law and grandchildren.
Mike Legnon
October 24, 2013
My prayer is for Val to be at Peace with Christ. He was one of the good ones. It was a true pleasure knowing and working with him. So sorry Cathy !!
Sandra Taylor Falcon
October 23, 2013
You and your family are in our prayers.
October 23, 2013
So long, old buddy, I loved and will always cherish our time together, goose hunting and talkin' about rigs. I am so sorry about this.
Don Bazer
October 23, 2013
To you and your family, Cathy, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in our prayers. Be in God's love and grace. Love Diane, Tim, and Haley LeBlanc
Betty O'Neil
October 23, 2013
My condolences and prayers are with the Rein family in this time of saddness.
Sandra Dill
October 23, 2013
I am so saddened to hear of Val's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Nicole Stansbury
October 23, 2013
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rein, but my family has been blessed with the friendship of his daughter, Julie, and her family for many yrs since their relocation to Lafayette. From what I've heard, he was an extraordinary man and I know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. May you all be comforted by knowing that he is at peace with our Lord. Many blessings...
Craig & Nicole Stansbury (Sydney & Kennedy)
October 23, 2013
The RHS family has lost another one of its own. My condolences to the Rein family.
Dianne Sciortino Lemons, Metairie, LA
October 23, 2013
My condolences to the Rein family. The RHS family has lost another one of its own.
blake dardar
October 23, 2013
we all lost a good friend and a good man!
Sandra Scurto Zeringue
October 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing that God has another angel to watch over each of you.
Connie Bourg
October 23, 2013
So sorry for your loss...if you need anything please let us know...May he Rest in Peace...
John Keife
October 23, 2013
We have lost a friend. For the 40+ years that I've known Val he has been an inspiration in his examples of kindness, generosity, thoughtfulness, and faith. He will be missed of course as we all go forth keeping his memory and sincerity close to our hearts. Please know that I will be with all of you in spirit.
Michael Marcel, Sr.
October 23, 2013
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in; their true beauty is revealed only if there light is from within.
Elizabeth Kubler Ross
October 22, 2013
A kind and special man! He will be missed by many!
Love,
Loretta and Eddie Evans
Tommy & Cathy Naquin
October 22, 2013
Cathy and Family--So sorry for your loss--THOUGHTS & PRAYERS--MAY HE REST IN PEACE --GOD BLESS (I was a Teammate of VAL'S on the Baseball Team at NICHOLLS)
Trish Monnin
October 22, 2013
As we created a photo transfer of Val's life I thought, "Is this what a man's life comes to?" A 17 minute summary? But as I scanned, cropped, color corrected and edited I realized that the photographs depicted a wonderful life spent with family and friends. He was blessed in so many ways, as were we all for having known him!
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