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Walter Shepherd Obituary
Born October 21, 1967 / Died February 19, 2025 at 57 years of age. Preceded in death by his mother and brother Scottowe Shepherd. Survivors include his father Walter Shepherd Senior, son Walter Shepherd III, wife Heather DiTaranto, Walter Seniors wife & daughter Sandra and Stephanie Shepherd, cousins Robert and Vance Archuleta.
His working career as a young man included bartending in the French Quarter,
Casino dice dealer and later management in sales.
He made friends throughout life and notably had four of them visit from different parts of the country when they had learned of his battle with cancer.
Thanks to George, Pat, Mike and George. He is missed by all.
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Randy Gonzalez
March 31, 2025
Shep, it hurts my heart that you had to suffer and that you're gone. Rest in peace cap. I will miss you.
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Jo Ann Hale
March 19, 2025
So very sorry to hear about Walter. He was such a great guy and a friend to our family.
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