Denise Barlow

Denise Barlow obituary, Houma, LA

Denise Barlow

Denise Barlow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Samart Funeral Home of Houma - Bayou Blue on Nov. 8, 2025.

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Denise Barlow, 67, a native of Bridge City, Louisiana and resident of Houma, Louisiana passed away on October 30, 2025.
A visitation will be held in her honor on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue, Houma, Louisiana from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
She is survived by her son, Norman Thomas LaFontaine Jr, daughter, Eleria Barlow, brother, Dennis LaFontaine, sister, Cynthia LaFontaine and Linda LaFontanie, sister-in-law, Azilie M Hand.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Hilery Barlow Jr and her parents Norman and Cynthia LaFontaine.
Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com
Samart Funeral Home of Houma, LLC is in charge of arrangements.
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