Henry Paredez Escalante

Henry Paredez Escalante obituary

Henry Paredez Escalante

Henry Escalante Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2016.
Henry Paredez Escalante, 81 years old, of Raceland, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 12, surrounded by his family. He was beloved husband of Betty Lou Fournier; father of Carmelita Noyola (Ramon); Consuelo Madere (Michael); Enrique Escalante (Tracey); Teresita McNabb (Timothy); Armondo Escalante (Holly); and Maria Bovill (Shawn).

He was also survived by 12 grandchildren (Domaso, Isiabella and Carolina Noyola; Dustin, Taylor, Alejandro and Mia (deceased) Escalante; Nikolas and Felicia Melancon; Raven McNabb; Rosa, Chelbie and Cheyenne Escalante); and 1 great grandchild (Brooke Escalante).

Henry was born and raised in Rillito, Arizona and was a resident of Raceland, Louisiana for the past 58 years. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. He was an avid reader and loved spending time in his yard. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by family and friends.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, Louisiana on Tuesday, March 15th. Visitation for family and friends will start at 10:00 am with a memorial mass to follow at 11:00 am.

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March 19, 2016

Celeste Borne Wise posted to the memorial.

March 18, 2016

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March 17, 2016

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Celeste Borne Wise

March 19, 2016

Just found out about Mr. Henry's passing. Even though it's been a long time since I have seen you all, I have very fond memories of time spent with all of you at your house and my year at LSU. So sorry for your loss. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

March 18, 2016

Betty Lou and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know that he will be missed dearly by all of you. Prayers are with all of you.
Glenda Rogers (Daughter of Gene and Mona Fournier)

Debra Lewis

March 17, 2016

Sorry for your loss. I pray for strength for you and your family.

Gaudet Ruben

March 15, 2016

Knew this gentleman most of my adult life and what a gentleman he was. Always so kind and polite. Raised a beautiful family, whom I am sure, will miss him dearly. Rest in peace Mr. HENRY.

Suzanne Bramlett Duet

March 15, 2016

God Bless you and your family. I know your Dad was a wonderful man due to the children he raised. hugs and prayers.

Lanette Griffin Hebert

March 15, 2016

prayers for the family during this difficult time.. prayers that your faith and cherished memories bring you comfort.

TGMC Radiology & Special Imaging Department

March 14, 2016

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

Bridget Hopkins

March 14, 2016

My condolences to The Escalante Family.

Holly and Armondo Escalante

March 14, 2016

You will be missed. We love you.

Keith Fambrough

March 14, 2016

So sorry to hear about Henry but he had a good long life. Just talked to him and Betty Lou a few month back and they haven't changed. He and the whole family will always be in my memories.

Krystal Allemand

March 13, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the entire family, you have lost a gem and Heaven has gained one. Mr. Henry had a way of lighting up our dental office and will be greatly missed. Prayers and love for Mrs. Betty.

Stephen Danos

March 13, 2016

Mr. Henry...although I did not know you for long I admire and respect you as a good man, father, grandfather and husband. May you rest in peace my dear neighbor and friend.

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