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Albert Porche Obituary

Albert John Porche, Sr., RPh, former owner and operator of Galvez Pharmacy in New Orleans for 25 years, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Callaway Gardens, LaGrange, GA at the age of 71. He worked at K&B and Bynum Drug Stores, Methodist Hospital and Medical Center of Eastern New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina, Albert and Bernadette relocated to Atlanta, GA where he was employed by CVS Pharmacy. He retired and became a member of Bowden Multi-Purpose Senior Center Facility in East Point, GA. Albert was the loving and devoted husband of Bernadette Encalarde Porche for 47 years; Father of Alicia J. Porche, Renee' (David) Sintes and the late Albert J. Porche, II; Son of the late Lucille (Barrett) and Isaac Porche, Sr.; Grandfather of Michel ""Mick"" Turpeau, V, Madeline ""Maddie"" and Lauren Sintes; Brother of Isaac (Dorraine) Porche, Jr., Carrie Jones, Berandine (Emilo) Dupre and Robert (Peggy) Porche; Also survived by ""adopted"" grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastor and parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (Atlanta, GA), former priest and parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, principal, faculty and alumni of St. Augustine High School, Class of 1960 and president, staff and alumni of Xavier University School of Pharmacy, Class of 1965, faculty and staff of Langston Hughes Academy and employees of Louisiana DOTD are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at DW Rhodes, Chapel, 3933 Washington Ave. On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11:00 am; Visitation will begin at 10:00 am; Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery; Arrangements by DW Rhodes. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 6 to Dec. 11, 2013.

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Shamika Lewis Malone

April 19, 2021

This family was most amazing! My family knew Mr. & Mrs. Porche and Albert II. For most of my early childhood into teenage years, we lived three houses away from the pharmacy and would spend every cent of allowances there. All medication came from Galvez Pharmacy, we supported them but oh my they supported soooooo many families! They were a pillars of love and support for our community. I've searched for years to find you guys, just to say I love you and thank you for everything you've ever done not just for my family but for others in our community / neighborhood. I'm sure Mr. Porche gave Albert II the biggest hug from all of us when they met again. I love the Porche family and I hope to see momma Bernadette Porche again. Love Always, Shamika Lewis Malone (grew up on Piety).

Sherry Williams

December 25, 2013

I am so lost for words at this moment I don't even know where to begin. Mrs. Porche and family you have my deepest sympathy. I know this just may not be the time but if will please call 504-343-7624.

Toy Johnson

December 16, 2013

Bernadette,

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you.

With deepest sympathy,
Toy Johnson

Deane, Henry & John

December 13, 2013

To The Family; You all have our deepest sympathy. May His soul rest in peace

December 12, 2013

Alicia and the rest of the Porche family thank you for sharing Mr. Albert with me and Cameron. I will truly miss my NOLA history lessons but I am truly grateful and bless for knowing him.

Love to you all.

Kyna Demons

Luella Encalade Lockhart

December 12, 2013

My sincere sympathy to Bernadette and family on this most sorrowful occasion for the loss of Albert.

December 12, 2013

I'm sorry to hear about Albert's passing. He was much to young.My prayers are with you. Mickey Dufour

December 11, 2013

Nanny,

This is Sheila, Yvonne Glapion's daughter. Please call me at 504-596-3110. I love you and Albert, and I miss you both dearly. Please call when you have an opportunity, because I have been trying to contact you. I am so sorry for your loss. Albert will be truly missed by the NOLA community.

Much Peace & Love,
Sheila Prevost

December 11, 2013

Mrs. Bernadette, heaven will never be the same with the crew that's up there now! May God keep you and your Family cradled in his arms during this time of lost. You are in my prayers, Love Michelle Despinasse Charbonnet

December 11, 2013

May God bless you, Al.

Rennette D. Golden, X.U., Class of '65
(New Orleans, LA)

Dorothy Maniger

December 11, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to Bernadette, Alicia & Renee. May God bless and comfort you during this time. You guys have so many fond memories of Albert. He was such a wonderful person. Just remember, God promises to comfort you during this time.

December 11, 2013

Al, will truly be missed by all. A man with a good, loving, kind ,helpful giving spirit and many more good adjectives to describe him. To the Porche Family and the St. Anthony's Family, a servant of God, his job was well done.

Jerry Monette

December 10, 2013

To The Porche Family,

I will always rememeber Albert as a kind and loving person. He was a role model for all. May he rest in peace and in the light of Christ. I trust that fond memories and God's grace will sustain his family, during this time of sorrow.

Merline & Rueben Bernard

December 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Julia Mendez

December 10, 2013

Mr. Porche, you were like a daddy to me. I will miss you but will focus on the memories from the past 30 years of knowing you. My prayers are with Mrs. Porche, Alicia, Renee and the rest of the Porche family. I love all of you very much.

Randall V. Schexnayder, RPh

December 9, 2013

Bernadette:
It has been awhile, but you and Albert were never far away in thought. I hold dear the times I got to work at the pharmacy on Galvez. You guys were a special couple. God Bless, and may Albert rest in Peact with the Lord.

December 9, 2013

Bernadette and Family, Please know how sorry we are to hear of your loss. The Porche's and Monette's grew up together. We are praying to God to be with you during this painful time.
Simone Monette Charbonnet and Family

December 9, 2013

Marcel Duronslet

December 9, 2013

Was very saddened to get the news. I can still remember looking across the classroom at St Aug, and seeing Albert sitting there. He always seemed quiet, studious, and very peaceful. Then I felt bad for him having to spend an extra year at Xavier to finish his degree, while we were off to beat the world. Little did I realize he was just starting a great an productive career. We'll miss an extraordinary man. My best wishes to his wife & Family.

December 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Porche family during this difficult time. Rosemary, Christy and Missy Petty

Darlene Neapollioun

December 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you Mrs B. You were like a sister to me, I could always walk down to the pharmacy and talk with you! I can't tell you how much I have missed all of you all and Mr Porche will truly be missed but never forgotten! Love always

Neapollioun Family!

Michael Wingate

December 9, 2013

To the Porche Family,
May your heart be filled with the loving memories you shared.You have our deepest sympathy.God Bless. The Wingate Family

Roy and Sybil Badon Cyprian

December 9, 2013

Bernadette
We are deeply sorry for your loss and offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends during this difficult time. We will keep you in prayer.

Lori Ashford-Stringer

December 9, 2013

God Bless the Porche Family; especially Ms. Bernadette; RIP Mr. Albert
The Stringer Family (Lori, Troy, Tory)

Janice Labeaud-Wash

December 8, 2013

With deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you. I have fond memories of Albert when we were children in our old neighborhood.

Ann Bertrand

December 8, 2013

Bernadette, I was happy to see the two of you at the reunion last summer; I can see him with his video cam at your club's dance enjoying the "show". I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family at this time.

Annie n Oliver Badon

December 8, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Septa Homes Blossom,R.Ph.

December 8, 2013

Condolences to the Porche Family.
Albert and I worked together years ago at Methodist Hosp.Albert was a very nice ,kind-hearted man. I had the pleasure of seeing Albert earlier this year at a Mardi Gras ball.
May the memories of this wonderful man keep your family strong during this difficult time.

Thomas & Joan Williams

December 7, 2013

My Family Prays and Hearts go out to Albert and Bernadette and family, Albert was my best friend and Bern is our sister for the past 30 years, since Katrina seperated us physically but our love and bonds are forever.
We have some wounderful friendship memories. May we meet again on the other side!
May God Bless and keep you Bern and the family,

Gwendolyn Rebert-Gil

December 7, 2013

Bernadette, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.I never had the oppurtunity to meet Albert but the two of you shared many happy years together.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 7, 2013

I send love and prayers to my family members at this time. Al Gourrier

Warren C Smith

December 7, 2013

Rest inpeace fellow Purple Knight for you have done your job well. My prayers go out to the family. God be with you.

Kynan Robinson

December 7, 2013

Much love and many prayers to the family. Dr. Porche was a great guy. Dianna and I grief along with you. May God make and keep you strong during this time.

December 7, 2013

Albert was one of the most "gentlemanly"- like persons I knew.
J. Marchand XU'65

December 7, 2013

Bernadette and family,
Much love and prayers are with you during this time. God bless you.

Pearl Cantrelle

December 7, 2013

Bern n Family,
So very sorry for your loss. We are never prepared for this but I know you have a lot of faith and That will get you through this sad time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Alvin and Connie Ferrouillet

CORNELIA HOWARD-DUNNINGS

December 7, 2013

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. I LOVED THIS COUPLE'S TOGETHERNESS [@ all church functions]. I feel such pain that they are now separated. My prayers go up for my former Maryite schoolmate, that GOD will fill your emptiness with his love & mercy. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sam Terrell

December 7, 2013

Bernadette and Family,
May The Peace of the Lord be with you during these difficult times and beyond.

December 7, 2013

Bernadette and family I'm sending you my deepest sorrow for the loss of Albert. He was such a wonderful man who always had a smile for every one. I know he will be missed. GOD Bless.

Leslie Durald Braud,
Springfield, IL

December 7, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Bernadette and the Porche Sr. family. I will always remember his kindness to my family. Castro Spears

errol & cassandra lesassier

December 7, 2013

Sincere condolences from the Family here in new Orleans from errol,cassandra,and family. you are in our prayer's we love you

Stephanie, Bradley & Dave

December 7, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Ferdinand Blanks

December 7, 2013

I will always remember the kind and generous spirit that Mr. Step showed everyone. Be comforted in knowing that Mr. Albert is one of God's angels.

Michael & Eloise Gourrier

December 6, 2013

Sincere condolences from the Family here in Richmond. It is the Lord's will. We know he is resting in peace. Our prayers are with the whole Family, Fond regards.

Bernadette Ricard

December 6, 2013

Bernadette,shocked and saddened to hear of the death of my childhood friend and FB buddy. If you ever need anything, please feel free to contact me.I sent Carrie my number. Please take care and know he's gone on to meet his parents and his grandmother who will use that stick to keep him safe and happy until you meet again.

Maddie, Mick & Lauren

December 6, 2013

We love you grandfather! Thanks for all the amazing memories.

Jill Honore'

December 6, 2013

He was my neighbor and carnival club member. Mr. Porche was the first and only pharmacist I knew growing up.

My prayers are with the Porche family.

December 6, 2013

Dear Bernadette & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Albert's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Maurice & Marvell Baudy

Adrienne Ammons

December 6, 2013

He had such a positive and kind spirit. Rest in peace with the Lord, my friend. I will miss seeing him at church and at the Xavier Alumni Picnic. He always made me smile!

Isaac Porche

December 6, 2013

Deeply saddened but grateful for all the good childhood memories from Uncle Albert. Sincerely, Isaac III

Carroll & Gloria Frank

December 6, 2013

Bernadette & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Albert's passing. We always admired Albert for his love and dedication to his family and his church.
Our thoughts & prayers are extended to you and your family in this time of sorry.

Diandra Reed

December 6, 2013

Mrs. Porche & family, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Porche was a very kindhearted and loveable person. He will never be forgotten. The Porche Family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark Saulny

December 6, 2013

Having known my cousin Albert all of my life I can say that a finer man there has never been. Even though many years would pass between our meetings given his humility, great love and gentility one would think that we were together all the time. There will certainly be a void in the lives of all who knew and loved Albert John Proche, Sr.

Henrietta Pullin

December 6, 2013

To Albert's family: I pray that you have peace in this time of transition. I am a member of his art class at The Bowden MPC. We will miss his charm and humor. We laughed and had a good time. We embrace you as our family and mourn with you. But we rejoice in knowing that he was with the love of his life and lived the life he loved.
May God's love and peace keep you and comfort your family during this season we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

Sarah Walker

December 6, 2013

Bernadette, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, please be comforted by the love and support of your neighborhood family and friends. The Audubon Forest Neighborhood family has truly lost a soldier in our army. Know that we love you and pray that the hearts of you and your entire family will soon be filled with the wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Remember we will always be here for you - The Audubon Forest Community Group II

~Atlanta Jazz Fest 2013~

Alicia Porche

December 5, 2013

I will miss you Daddy!

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