Dr. John P. Kulas

John P. Kulas, DDS., beloved husband of Paule ( Vandevoorde ) Kulas, passed away on April 25, 2025 at home after a multi-year battle with dementia. John grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Later he came to New Orleans to attend Loyola University, graduating with his DDS. Having been in ROTC throughout high school and college, he was deployed by the U.S. Navy, with his new bride Paule to San Diego, then Japan, Hong Kong and the Philippines working as a dentist on the USS Dixie. After serving his military duty he returned to reside in New Orleans and go into private practice. John is survived by Damian Kulas, Phillip Kulas and Mary Therese Kulas-Smith and her husband Scott Hunter Smith. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Paule in 2006 and his father Leo Kulas, and mother Velma. On weekends he could be found continuing his love of the outdoors and marksmanship learned in the Navy, at the Saint Bernard Rifle and Pistol range. He was also a previous board member of L'Union Francais. A special thanks to Serenity Hospice for their support in his final months and special recognition to his dedicated daily caregiver, Tanya Urdaneta. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Cancer Association of Louisiana ( CALA ) or the Alzheimer's Association of New Orleans. The family will receive friends Wednesday April 30 from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home 3827 Canal St. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 P.M. in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel with entombment to follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.