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1986
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2021
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Derrick Cavazos Obituary
Derrick was a proud 2004 graduate of St. Louis High School and continued his education at Southern University in Baton Rouge where he obtained his Bachelor's, Master's and Law degrees. He was also a former professor at Southern University. After Hurricane Laura, Derrick decided to start his business called Geaux Local to help those in need in his community that he loved.
Derrick loved spending time with his daughter, Juiliani. He was always wearing a smile, and never met a stranger. He always extended a helping hand to anyone in need, often demonstrating his kind heart to people he didn't even know.
Derrick was preceded in death by his father, Daniel (Poncho) Cavazos; maternal grandparents, William and Isabelle Alex; paternal grandparents, Daniel Dllagarza and Emily Cavazos; and his uncle, Jonathan (T-Pot) Alex.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Lauren Parker Cavazos; one daughter, Juiliani Cavazos; mother, Gwen (Ronnie) Ringo; two uncles, Victor (Tammy) Alex of Lake Charles, LA and Ricky Alex of Denver, CO; his special godson, Alex Prudhomme; and business partner, Curtis "Bubba" Maulder.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 8:30 am – 10:45 am in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Friday May 7, 2021 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Reverend Samuel Orsot will be officiating. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
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Min. Esther Brady
April 27, 2022
This reminder was bitter sweet! Time passes swiftly ! As I think of Derrick, I´ll always remember his genuine Smile and concern in helping others. Such a gentleman. :) I met Derrick at SUBR in the Spring of 2014, I returned to the University at the young age of 52! He really assisted me along the way to get my footing! I´m grateful to our GOD for allowing our paths to cross, and he´ll Never be forgotten !!! To the family, to GOD be the Glory...Abba FATHER Graced Us
Robert L. Kearse
November 20, 2021
I'm still always thinking bout you my G. The memories from Sacred Heart to Southern to being roommates for four years. Luv u my G. Mourn ya til I Join ya.
Esther Brady
May 8, 2021
I met Derrick at SUBR in the Spring 2017, a Beautiful spirit. He assisted me with Academic information. May he REST In Peace and May the Grace of our Loving FATHER Keep you. It’s Sufficient
Samantha Lee
May 8, 2021
DERRICK YOU WILL BE MISSED HE WAS A VERY GOOD MAN I WAS HIS NEIGHBOR AND HE WAS ALWAYS SO THOUGHTFUL AND ALWAYS SMILING
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Judy Guilbeaux-James, PhD
May 7, 2021
Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives.
Devora W. Sulcer
May 7, 2021
That smile - oh what a smile! We clicked the first time I met him when he worked in the Registrar's Office, we began a friendship. I gave him the pet name "Messy" and he called me "Trouble-maker." You definitely lost a gem. Condolences to your family during this troubling time.
SULC Peers
May 6, 2021
Please, accept our condolences. Derrick’s contagious positivity and uplifting attitude as a professional and personable gentleman in the community will genuinely be missed. We are praying for your family during this difficult time.
Respectfully,
Eileen Andrus, Mark Carter, Queen Crawford, Marissa Johnson, Erin McDonald, and Perry Spann
Jewell Ricard
May 6, 2021
Such an aspiring young man! To his family and friends remember the great times and may God give you peace and strength. RIP Derrick
Carla R. Wooten
May 6, 2021
Derrick Cavazos was a kind, patient. and humble man. He was my History Professor. Every time I needed help in the Registrar office he never seem tired of helping me or any students. I remember seeing him and I told him he looked completely different and he was basically skipping and just smiling. I said, something good is going on you look different. He said, "you are right, I have a new daughter and I am so happy ",he was so proud of his new baby. My prayers are with his family, wife, and daughter.
Rachel A. Felix
May 6, 2021
Derrick was my nephew by marriage to my niece Lauren. Everything the Obituary said about his spirit and personality shined true to me. He had a bright, winning smile. I live in Chicago, and had future plans of spending time with the family, and getting to know Derrick better, and more personally, which we did not get a chance to do, but we kept in touch through Facebook. My love & prayers are with the family during this very difficult time. A life cut short way too soon. He had yet so much more to offer our Society. God alone knows the grief and will carry us all through. Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven can not heal! Much love to my niece Lauren, my great niece Juliana, my Sister Joyce and the rest of the family...
Lois London Daigre
May 6, 2021
The Kindest thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthews 5:4
With The Deepest Of Sympathy
Lois Daigre Retired SULC
Meghan Williams
May 4, 2021
Derrick who we affectionately called (Dee) You were such a kind hearted person and you truly didn´t deserve this. I pray that God holds the hearts of your family during this time. Again words cannot adequately express how sorry I am for your loss.
Daryl Celestie
May 4, 2021
To his family I would like to say I'm sorry for your loss he was a great person that I met in 2000 when we went to driving school together I will continue to pray for you all much love
Brooke Battiste.
May 3, 2021
The world has lost a beautiful soul. My class mate, my friend, my brother, I will cherish the beautiful memories we shared. I loved celebrating your birthday with you every year and just being in your orbit. To say you won´t be forgotten is an understatement. To Parker and Ms. Gwen, thank you for sharing this phenomenal man with us. Our lives are better for it. You have my deepest sympathy.
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