Erik Stewart Lafont

Erik Stewart Lafont, beloved son, brother, friend and co-worker passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the age of 35. Erik, longtime native of Mandeville, was born June 25, 1973 in New Orleans, LA. Erik attended Mandeville High School and went on to attain his BS in Business from UNO. He served his country honorably in the Army and Reserves before opening a restaurant, �Trellis�. He went on to pursue a successful career in sales and promotions. Erik was well read and enjoyed many of the arts including acting, painting and drawing. Erik also had a passion for athletics, excelling at soccer in his youth, and always ready to watch sports with his buddies as an adult. Erik, a philanthropist at heart, always showed kindness and generosity to those in need. His most enduring quality, however, was his ability to truly connect with the people around him. Erik was loved dearly by all who knew him, and will be deeply missed. Surviving are: his mother Renee Colomb Kambur ; father, the late Duffy Joseph Lafont; sister, Carly Oliveri and husband , Jarrett; brother, Tommy Kambur and wife, Tessa; and grandmother, Una C. Doughty.