Joseph Elines "Ricky" Ledet

Deacon Joseph "Ricky" Ledet passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 67. Joseph is survived by his wife Belinda Ledet; four sons: Joey Ledet, Brian Ledet, Eric Ledet of Anchorage, AK, and Jonah Ledet of New Orleans, LA; two stepchildren: LaTroy Foster and Jessica Foster of Alexandria, four grandchildren, four brothers, two sisters, and two stepsisters. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father Elines Ledet, mother, Sarah St. Julien; paternal grandfather, Wilfred Ledet, paternal grandmother, Omelia Collins, and maternal grandparents: Arthur and Florence Auzenne. Family and friends are invited to Celebrate Joseph's Life at a Memorial Service on Saturday, February 21, 2026, for 1:00 p.m. CST at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Pastor Otis Dorsey of Life of Faith Ministry, officiating. Interment (Private Burial) will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.