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Howard Lee "Hokie" Gajan Jr.
1959 - 2016
Howard Lee "Hokie" Gajan Jr.
1959 - 2016
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BORN
1959
DIED
2016
Howard Gajan Jr. Obituary
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Ernest Johnson
April 23, 2016
All Saints should go to Heaven, and thats it. A great man and admirer of the sports arena but especially my N.O. Saints, I will always remember Hokie.
Kevin Kastner
April 20, 2016
Hokie you will be missed very much I'm always be LSU/Saints number one fan and manager forever
Peter Waguespack
April 18, 2016
Hoke, u were one of my favorite Saints of all time. Rest in peace.
Matt Boockmeier
April 18, 2016
Gajan Family and Friends-
I had the good fortune to work with Hokie as we were both scouts for the Saints, just prior to his transition into radio. He was a man of honor, integrity, and great pride. What he taught was not something you'll ever learn in school-be loyal, enjoy life, and be humble in your success. God took you too soon, but he did so for a reason and my guess is that he wanted to learn more about Your Family, Your Friends, Football in Louisiana, and most importantly all your secret Fishing Holes!
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Delynn Dayton Vines
April 17, 2016
Judy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 17, 2016
You will be missed, from Robin Gautreaux Mentzer and Doug Mentzer
Kim Woolley
April 17, 2016
You will be greatly missed, Hokie! You were a true New Orleans icon. Had the pleasure of watching you play in the dome and listening to you on the radio. Rest in peace. Prayers to your family and friends. Love from a die hard Saints fan.
Dana Favaza
April 16, 2016
I had the pleasure of meeting Hokie twice! Both times at the Louis Armstrong airport in New Orleans as he boarded flights to Tampa Bay and last year to Carolina! I was with 48 Wd Diva's going to Tampa and Hokie took pictures with us and met us at one of the restaurants in Tampa! He took down each and every name of the Diva's and promised to read them on WWL radio the next day! I told him how to pronounce my name Dana (like banana) and be said and "I'm Hokie like Pokie"! He kept his promise and read our names aloud on the radio that Sunday! He and Jim Henderson were the Highlite of out trip but mostly Hokie! Rip Hokie you will truly be missed! I pray comfort for the Gajan family
John Lambert
April 16, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. I went to the visitation yesterday, and it was great that all the children grand children mother brothers and sisters were in the grieving line and stayed until the service started. While certainly a great loss, Hoak certainly left a legacy of greatness in the family for years to come
April 16, 2016
Will miss you Hokie.Ronnie C. Long time LSU &Saints fan.God speed.
Trishawn Benjamin
April 16, 2016
May u rest in peace. My prayers are with the family, friends, fans, and the New Orleans Saints Organization.
Krissy M
April 16, 2016
RIP Hokie. You will forever be missed.
Jame@Jacqueline Harris @Family
April 16, 2016
We will truly miss you A SAINT forever sending prayers to the familly
R. M.
April 16, 2016
Rip Hokie! Your knowledge and quick wit Hokieisms taught me alot about football...u will be missed!
Debbie Fisher
April 15, 2016
My prayers to the family of this Hokie. I met Hokie over 30 years ago when I worked in Madisonville at Charlie's Deli. He was a very respectable man and I admired him for that. Rest in peace Hokie you will be dearly missed.
Mark and Marina Bielski
April 15, 2016
Sunday during football season will never be the same. We love you, Hokie! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry & Jane Clement
April 15, 2016
We did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr Gajan but we could tell he was a down home, kind man. The family is in our thoughts & prayers!!
Catalina Booth Wilkinson
April 15, 2016
May God bless you all. He will be missed by all his old classmates at Baker High
Robert Pons
April 15, 2016
Hokie was SAints and LSU through and through.
God Bless him and his family. I'll miss him a lot and think of him often when I hear a Saints game being broadcast.
Gary Smith
April 15, 2016
I was in Hokie's graduating class of 1977 at Baker. I watched him throughout his career at Baker, LSU and as a Saint. I will miss hearing him call the games on radio. My prayers go out to the Gajan family at this difficult time.
Cam Raulston
April 15, 2016
Sincere condolences to Hokies family for your loss . Hokie was always one of my favorite Saints and I loved tuning in to hear him on WWL . Wonderful man with such a winsome personality ! Hokie had such a great sense of humor which I know was appreciated by so many ! He absolutely was a SAINT Who marched his way right into heaven . We will miss you Hokie !!!
Mary & Charles Pettway
April 15, 2016
Our condolences to the Gajan family.
Jim Ghivizzani
April 15, 2016
My condolences and prayers to the Gajan family.
Kat Vance
April 15, 2016
To Hokie's Family and Friends and all who loved him-
I am so fortunate and lucky to have worked with one of the best. He made all of us better. He will be missed dearly. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Danielle Sharai
April 15, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gajan family & my thanks to you "Hokie" for all that you have done for our city! You shall remain an inspiration for those who follow you. God bless!
R. Hays
April 15, 2016
Very great man gone but we will never forget him. He is someone special to always remember. Prayers to Gajan Family & Friends. May God Bless All of You.
Alice Knox Comstock
April 15, 2016
I lived across the street from Hokie's cousins in New Orleans and I first met Hokie about 50 years ago during one of their vistis. Hokie, rest in peace and thank you for all that you did for the Saints and New Orleans. You are missed and gone much too soon, but we know you are home with our Heavenly Father. My prayers and love to Hokie's family and I ask God to comfort you all.
dixie fleege
April 15, 2016
although I never met Hokie, rosaries will be said for him. His pain is over and he will never be forgotten. Always a truth-teller and just a good person
Suzanne Murray
April 15, 2016
It was pleasure to be Mr. Gajan's chemo nurse. He was so positive and kind even during this difficult time. I will keep his family in my prayers.
April 15, 2016
To the Family,
Our condolences to the family
Rest In Peace,,
Blessings to all....
A Saint going marching in..
Joe & Arian Parker-Carter
New Orleans
Lloyd Olivier Jr
April 15, 2016
Gone but not ever be forgotten. RIP and may your family find comfort knowing that you are not suffering anymore and you are safely in the loving arms our heavenly father
April 15, 2016
Dear family, you are covered by the prayers of many. We pray for your Strength, your Comfort, your Peace. Hokie was courageous under fire, in his game, in his illness, in everyday life circumstances. This same courage has been instilled in you; so we say to you, be encouraged; God loves you and is always with you.
Ed and Frances Ventress - Franklin Avenue Baptist Church
April 15, 2016
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Ramona Thompson
April 15, 2016
Jennifer, sorry for your lost. You and your family are in my prayers. I pray that God brings all of you comfort. Hokie will be missed. I also hope these bible verses bring you the comfort too. John 16:20, 22
Judie Kiker Kopfman
April 15, 2016
Hokie will always be a part of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. There was something so special about Hokie that in just meeting him. you had that good feeling that you were part of his family and friend.
Blessings to Hokie" family and friends. He made the Saints proud to be on the field with him.
Susan Taylor
April 15, 2016
My fervent prayers have been with Hokie since I learned of his diagnosis: the same rare sarcoma I have been battling for more than two and one half years. It gave us a bond, I felt, and he and your family were continually in my prayers. I continue to ask my God to send peace and comfort as only He can. Where, oh death is your victory? To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and we have assurance that Hokie is marching with the REAL Saints today, whole and healthy, no cancer, no pain, just joy in the presence of almighty God! To Hokie's family, my heart is with you. May His sustaining grace and mercy surround you as you say "see you later" to this wonderful dad, Paw Paw, husband, friend.
Tina Johnson
April 15, 2016
Judy, you and the entire Gajan and Moak families have my deepest symphanies and prayers. Its never easy losing a loved one but know that he is with our heavenly father now and out of pain.May God keep his loving arms around you at this difficult time. God bless. Tina Trahan Johnson Baker High class of 77.
Steve Owem
April 14, 2016
To the family I came down from Columbus,OH today to attend his funeral. I am unable to make it. Please know I am with you
Richard Armstrong
April 14, 2016
My deepest sympathies go out to the Gajan Family for your loss . I pray that God will comfort you during this time. I will always remember Hokie's friendship, as well as, the friendship of his family. Baker High School-Class of 1977
Mark Bordelon
April 14, 2016
Hokie will miss you, have not seen you in years but the times we were together were fun. We had good times in Baker you and your family always treated me good even the meals your mom use to cook us. Your siblings would remember me as DINKEY. LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU AND THE TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER.
Jay Carlos
April 14, 2016
My most sincere condolences go out to the Gajan family on the loss of a gem of a man and a life well lived.
Carolyn Thompson LaMotte
April 14, 2016
We send our deepest sympath and our prayers for your family. May Jesus and Mary give you comfort and peace! It was so good to see you at SJA before Christmas.
BUTCH PATTERSON
April 14, 2016
HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL REST IN PEACE
Augie Tammarielo
April 14, 2016
To the Gajan family, I send my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Hokie's brother played football
for the Ragin' Cajuns when I was the
Head Football coach in the 70's.
I also recruited Hokie and followed his career. I met his parents and respected them very much. I know Hokie will be greatly missed by all
who knew him. Hokie left lasting
footprints.
Clifton Melerine
April 14, 2016
R.I.P.HOKIE...To Hokie's Family, I offer my Deepest condolences, I pray that God gives you all the strength to get through this tragedy. Hokie Was one of my all time favorites he played with so much heart. Honestly when he retired I could have cried because I missed him so much. I'm sorry that I never knew how much pain Hokie was playing with. Hokie was as Real of a Man as they came... R.I.P. My Hero... Clifton A. Melerine
April 14, 2016
Sending comfort, prayers, peace, and Hokie love to all of his family and friends. Rest in peace, Hokie.
Megan M
April 14, 2016
Although I never met Hokie in person, I felt as if he was a part of my family. It will not be the same without hearing his commentary during the Saints' games, that is for sure. I know that he is definitely a Saint marching on into the pearly gates. All of the Who Dat Nation will miss you, Hokie. Prayers for the family and friends.
John Higdon
April 14, 2016
Sorry for your loss.
Hope & Andy Blanchard
April 14, 2016
Prayers to the entire Gajan family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Buddy,Mary,Mark Fields
April 14, 2016
Hokie took time to get his picture taken with my two boys playing little league ball with Alton in Baker. I still have that picture. A great and humble man that won't be forgotten. Our condolences to Alton, Robert, & Andy and the rest of the family.
April 14, 2016
Godspeed Hokie Gajan.....
Judy, my prayers are with you and your daughters & grandchildren. As said before, take peace in the fact that he is with our Father and that he was admired and adored by many....
Becky Freeman Doiron
Lloyd & Sharon Hebert
April 14, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of the family
Annie Horne
April 14, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Seventh Wardner
April 14, 2016
Our Condolences goes out to
the family
Cheryl LeBlanc
April 14, 2016
I'm thankful that you are no longer in pain. I will miss you always. I watched you play for the Tigers and for the Saints. I was very sad when I saw you carted off the field
at the Dome. My prayers are with your family. RIP
Donna Mire-Moon
April 14, 2016
Blessed to watch Hokie grow up in a loving, kind, humble and involved family in the St. Isidore Church Community.
Wanda Doucet
April 14, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
April 14, 2016
HOKIE WAS A GREAT TIGER AND AN AWESOME
SAINT ! I KNOW HE WILL BE CALLING SOME
PLAYS FROM HEAVEN, BECAUSE HE CAN !!
WE WILL MISS HIM ON THE SAINTS RADIO GAMES......BUT HE WILL STILL BE WITH US IN SPIRIT... PRAYING FOR HIS FAMILY.
A HOKIE FAN.
Robin Pullias
April 14, 2016
I remember Hokie , walking into Tchefuncte Middle School carrying the youngest in a baby carrier, to drop off lunch . Brought a smile to my face then and now. Prayers to all of you. He is soaring high and watching over his loves....
Milton Broussard
April 14, 2016
Our hearts go out to every member of the Gajan family! Hokie was one of my heroes and a true Warrior on and off the football field; My family and I will pray to give all strength during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Milton Broussard, Jr.
( aka Bubba )
Zide Bowers Jahncke-Hirt
April 14, 2016
My sincere sympathy to the Gajan Family.
Bill Bourgeois
April 14, 2016
HE Will Raise Him Up On Eagle's Wings,
Bear Him On The Breath Of Dawn,
Make Him To Shine Like The Sun,
And Hold Him In The Palm Of HIS Hand.
From Psalm 91
Wanda Smith Templeton
April 14, 2016
R.I.P. Hookie. We're going to miss you.
Baker High (1976)
Belinda Loar Johnson
April 14, 2016
Oh how I have such fond memories of spending the weekend at the Gajan home in Brownfield. They treated me like part of the family . Had some really fun times at that household . Sending my love and prayers to the Gajan family !
April 14, 2016
Find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised to all.
Eddie Hurndon
April 14, 2016
I followed Hokie from LSU to The New Orleans, what a tremendous Football player. Then I listen to Hokie and Jim on the radio every Saints game. Hokie was a Class act and a Beautiful Person. He is in Heaven but will never be Forgotten. Prayers for the Gajan Family. R. I. P Hokie
Justin Caverlee
April 14, 2016
Deepest condolences to the Gajan family and friends. I followed Hokie from the Saints through his impeccable run as a broadcaster. He touched so many lives. My heart is shattered to lose such an iconic young life. Love and prayers to all.
Chuck Bailey
April 14, 2016
My prayers go out to Judy and the entire Gajan family. Hokie was a gr8 person that represented his hometown, Baton Rouge, and South Louisiana like no other. He always looked out for the underdog and made sure everyone got a fair shake. He is and will be missed for years to come by all the people that came into contact and got to know him. RIP Hokie.
Shelley Winstead
April 13, 2016
With heartfelt condolences our prayers are with the Gajan family
Guy, Shelley and Jack Winstead
bob midkiff
April 13, 2016
i remember hokie from his days at lsu...that was some time ago...i worked in the food service at the superdome providing food at the dome for hokie and jim...will miss
Nela Strate Drouin
April 13, 2016
Great memories of our much younger days and remembering all of the Gajan family. Prayers for your family.
Mary,Royce,Chuck&James Lincoln
April 13, 2016
Sorry to the family for your lost. He was a good announcer on radio and a football player.
Kim M Cazes
April 13, 2016
My condolences to Hokie's family. He was a wonderful man & I loved to watch him when he was on the football field & listen to him on the radio. He will definitely be missed. RIP Hokie!
Art Hurley
April 13, 2016
A friend, a neighbor and one heck of a good person.
April 13, 2016
RIP Hokie.
Demar Watson
April 13, 2016
Love to all the Gajan family! ... I love Hokie ... he was (still is) a great friend! ... D.C. Watson
Bob Wedge
April 13, 2016
You were the type of man everyone would have loved to have as a friend. R.I.p. home
April 13, 2016
Rest in peace Hokie
Michelle Fournet Faxon
April 13, 2016
Judy my prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May you find peace in knowing that he was loved and admired by many.
Rhonda Dunlap (Herring)
April 13, 2016
RIP Hokie. My prayers are with your family.
Roland Terrebonne
April 13, 2016
I never met Hokie but I listen to him on the radio during the Saints game. He is a class act. RIP Hokie
April 13, 2016
Judy my prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember the "good old days" at LSU. Hokie, Bob Lane, you, and myself shared many fun times and laughter. I am thinking about you.
Love, Danna Brister Braud
Arthur Denstedt
April 13, 2016
I've never met him but felt like he was family. He was a guest in my den on Sunday's that the saints played & in my car during Bobby & Deke's talk show. Cajun Cannon said it best " Hokie was Louisiana's Yogi Berra". RIP Tiger
Kay Smith
April 13, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Gajan family, we loved listening to Hokie on WWL radio. He will be sorely missed. The Smith family
The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home
April 13, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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