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Kevin Lawrence Leveque
1946 - 2023
Kevin Lawrence Leveque
1946 - 2023
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1946
DIED
2023
Kevin Leveque Obituary
Kevin Lawrence Leveque, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 1:07 AM on Monday, January 2, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Leveque was born April 29, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA. He attended Landry Memorial High School and was 1964 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He also attended Seminary and graduated from Los Angeles College of Design with his Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. He lived a number of years in New Orleans and Lafayette and seventeen years in Santa Fe, NM before moving back to Lake Charles in 1995. He was previously commissioned by the National Park Services, Catholic Diocese of New Mexico, owned and operated an advertising agency and briefly worked for the City of Santa Fe. He was also the owner of Sign Design, a company where he made hand carved wooden signs. Mr. Leveque is most remembered as an accomplished artist, with numerous shows throughout the years. His works can be found at www.fineartamerica.com. Second to painting, he was passionate about music, writing songs and playing piano, guitar, clarinet and drums. Mr. Leveque had a strong Catholic faith and enjoyed the traditional Tridentine Latin Rite. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral and St. Philomena Chapel in Morse, LA.
Mr. Leveque is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Patricia “Pat” Bordelon (Leveque); daughter, Osh of Lafayette; stepsons, Dylan Joseph Carraway Tête of New Orleans, LA and John Thomas Tête (Bridget) of Florida; sisters, Claire Romero of Breaux Bridge, Denise Breland of Lake Charles, Julia Leveque Bordelon (Stan) of Big Lake, and Mary Cornwell (Roger) Sulphur, LA; brother, Dr. Chris Michael Leveque (Tess) of Friendswood, TX; grandchildren, Bruce Tête, Gus Tête, and Deschen Tête; along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Adele Welsh Leveque and James Henry Leveque, Jr.; and brother, James H. Leveque, III.
A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Father Rommel Tolentino will officiate. Burial will follow in Orange Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Ghost Friary – St. Philomena Chapel, 314 Vincent Road; Morse, LA 70559
18 Entries
Patricia Fox
February 24, 2023
Kevin was a beautiful soul that loved God and loved all the beautiful things that God created. I met Kevin when he was in the same scripture class at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. As my late husband and I grew closer to him, we learned that their grandmothers had know each other, and were friends. When the scripture study ended, our group continued to meet in our home. We were so blessed to have encountered Kevin in this life. I consider him to have been one of God's most precious people. Until we meet again, my friend, please know that you were loved by me and Jim Fox.
Marcia Trosper
February 16, 2023
I had no knowledge of his passing until today February 16th. I am so saddened to hear and see this. My deepest condolences. Marcia Hooper and mother Mary Ann Leveque Hooper
Renee, Mason, Marley D
February 4, 2023
Sending our love to you Pat. We love both of y'all dearly.
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Rina. (Tess’s family) Bautista
January 13, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim and Lou ( Tess’s family) Nelson
January 13, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our deepest sympathies to the Leveque’s family.
Jody Davidson
January 10, 2023
Dear Pat,
Paige and I send our condolences, prayers of peace and love.
January 9, 2023
To Kevin’s Wife, Pat, His Family and Friends:
Kevin’s generosity, goes back, for me, to 1969, Hollywood, CA and Kevin’s rented home on Oakwood Avenue, shared with other artists. I was new in town and Kevin offered a guest room for a while, as I looked for work and a rental of my own. Kevin’s experience and encouragement was great help for my start with filmmaking as an artform and career.
Fast-forward to 2020, having retired (modestly) to an olive and wine growing area in Northern California, I was sorting through storage boxes, and came across a 50-year-old photo lab receipt with Kevin’s old Oakwood Avenue address. Curious, and wishing to again thank Kevin, I was able to find a current phone number and called.
Kevin answered and it seemed like no time had passed!
Kevin, his wife, Pat, and I have since enjoyed many phone calls over these past 2 years.
Sharing in the life of an artist of Kevin’s depth, humor, slow-motion tenacity, creative honesty and spiritual dedication has been a blessing. And suddenly, we are left with the vacancy of his passing.
Through the tears, and with Grace from Above, large parts of this void are being replaced with appreciation for the rich legacy Kevin has left in his art: Pointe Pleasant, Mockingbird Hill, Gone Fishing, Or This One, Early Riser, Dreamscape, White Roses and especially at this time, his landscape. . . Sangre de Christo.
With gratitude to Kevin, prayers for his family and friends, and with Deepest Thanks to Pat, his wife,
Sincerely,
Nick Spaulding
Sr. Geralyn Spaulding
January 7, 2023
Over 20 years ago, I connected with Kevin when I was a member of the Benedictine Monastery in Pecos ,NM. He told me about his artwork on the trail markers at the Pecos National Monument, so the next time I took our visitors there, I saw his incredible sketches. I was proud the
have a person from my hometown doing such incredible work! So sorry for your loss. We sisters will offer a Day of Prayer here for his beautiful soul!
Marguerite Corbello
January 6, 2023
Kevin was a wonderful person and artist. I know his family and friends will miss him. Please know that I will pray for Kevin and his family b
Mike Trahan
January 6, 2023
A lifelong friend. Rest in peace Kevin and peace to your family.
Jackie Schatzle Halliburton
January 5, 2023
Kevin, my dear friend from High School and fellow Artist, may the Good Lord welcome you into His care. I can remember the good times from the Freshman year and on. Jasper and Kasper were our nicknames. I have always been so impressed by your talents and imagination. You were at Disney, I was at Time Warner-not too bad for locals. Blessings, peace and comfort to your loved ones.
Jackie Schatzle Halliburton
Janet Reed
January 5, 2023
May Kevin a most dedicated , faithful, devoted follower of his Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ, and His One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, Rest In Peace. One of the most holiest of men I have known.
MaryKay Tete
January 5, 2023
To the Friends and Family of Kevin Leveque,
We are so sorry for your loss. I only met Kevin a couple of times, but I could tell that he was a very sweet,
gentle man. May Jesus hold you close during this challenging time. Rest in peace sweet Kevin!
MaryKay Robinson Tete(Robert Joseph Tete)
Tim DeRouen
January 5, 2023
I was so glad to reconnect with Kevin 2 or 3 years ago after not seeing him since high school. We own some of his artwork, which we really like, and were able to visit with him and Pat after the most recent purchase. He was an interesting and compassionate teenager, and remained that way when we reconnected in our 70's. I am only sorry that we were not able to spend more time together recently. Our condolences to Pat.
Tim and Cheryl DeRouen
Carol A Gayle
January 5, 2023
We who knew and loved Kevin have been so blessed! His kind heart, fun spirit and enormous creative talent will be sorely missed and cherished for the enrichment he gave to us all. He made me smile, laugh and take a fresh breath when I viewed hi artwork. Rest in your bliss sweet soul.
Laura and Melvin Jr. Iles
January 5, 2023
To God be the Glory! Mr. Kevin was a beautiful person inside and out he had a beautiful soul he was my neighbor and our Brother/ friend/ always had a heart of Gold. He was the number artist he did several stretches of drawings for me though the years. What a talented and amazing person was he. Kevin would made sure our neighborhood was clean and up to code.picking up trash helping out the Elderly. My brother Melvin Jr and I will miss seeing cutting his yard talking with him visiting with us. Wow so much I can say about this Giant of a Man. He Loved his beautiful and phenomenal Wife Mrs. Pat. She and Kevin' was always together. Now he is our Angel who watches our us. Rest in Glory Mrs. Pat will be ok we Love y'all all! Mrs. Pat be strong God will take care of you from Melvin jr.and Laura Iles.
Becky Eccles
January 4, 2023
Chris and family, I’m so very sorry to learn of Kevin’s passing. I remember that he was always very artistic, and I have seen some of his works online. He was extremely talented. You, his wife, and all of your family will be in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, Becky & David Eccles
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