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Alvin Latham Obituary

LATHAM Alvin Lewis Latham passed away on October 21, 2015 at the age of 61 years. Beloved son of the late Maxwell E. Latham and Catherine Bredesen Latham. Brother of Maxwell E. Latham Jr. (Rhonda), Walter B. Latham (Lindaraye), Catherine P. Smith (Pete), the late Charles C. Latham (Sue) and Paula C. Montalvo (Oscar). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Miracle Assembly Mission Fund, P.O. Box 1307, Buras, LA 70041. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Community Prayer Center, Highway 23 by the Three Crosses in Triumph, LA on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 1 PM. Interment will be private. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 22 to Oct. 30, 2015.

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Jenny D.

August 13, 2023

May you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

Michael Frey

July 14, 2023

Alvin: I am not surprised for the out pouring of heart felt LOVE for you and your very touching story. You have created a very spiritual connection for many of us. We should all strive to have a wonderful heart and be more like you. God Bless You Alvin and I pray you LQQk down on all of us from the Beautiful Sunset Mountains.

TD

April 1, 2023

God Bless you Alvin.

The show of guests here warms my heart. I´ve never sought to learn more of someone after seeing their story on a forensics show, even the most heartbreaking stories don´t send me looking into the victims. But yours did. Your soul shined through, clearly, as I see so many others leaving their condolences here. I truly hope that somehow you know and see that you were truly a special soul and that you won the hearts of so many. And I hope your loved ones find comfort in that. This isn´t something I´ve ever done before. But you truly moved me and I am sorry to know you´ve gone so young. God bless you and your family.

kevin adam kanzer.

January 30, 2022

i am sorry mr latham passed away at only 61. god bless alvin and his family. rip.

Christine Miller

November 8, 2021

Dearest Alvin, I saw your story on a show. I am sorry you passed away at a tender age of 61. You seem like an honest and sensitive human being. May God rest your soul with divine love and peace.

Tom Yarborough

September 10, 2021

RIP.

Nancy Vickery

December 4, 2020

Aww what a nice man! I just watched forensic files! God bless him!

DK

November 19, 2020

I just finished watching Alvin’s story on forensic files and was moved to write this. Rest In Peace Alvin may your memory be a blessing.
#ACAB

Holly Graham

September 11, 2020

After just watching Alvin's story on Forensic Files I looked him and his attorney up. I'm saddened to find he's passed away.
Alvin, you are a heroic and kind soul.

August 25, 2020

RIP sir...

Timothy Morlan

May 20, 2020

Dear Alvin you were a great human being and bless your soul for trying to save your capt.. someday you two will meet again up there in heaven ..❤

Kim Velmonte

February 4, 2020

I may not know you in person, but I know you have a good heart. May you find eternal happiness in heaven.

Jodie Mosley

January 5, 2020

Alvin God bless u rip

Shannon Wells

December 3, 2019

I just saw on Forensic Files that Alvin passed. Way too young! What a sweet, gentle man. RIP (Rejoice In Paradise) darlin'!! ❤

Chris Bulot

June 8, 2019

What a sweet, kind beautiful soul!! Rest in peace, dear!

J. Watts

July 8, 2017

The secret to life - all that really matters, and anything really worth doing, is what we do for others.. thank you Alvin for your beautiful soul.

J. Watts

July 8, 2017

Alvin - I do not know you but I did see a story about you. The human being you were and the way you lived life and treated others is a testament to what the world should be. God called you home early for this reason, he needed you there =); please keep the rest of us in your prayers while you're away.. I'm truly grateful even having known of you, and blessed to know there are still wonderful human beings like you in this world. God bless your family and friends, always..

Ricky Mina

November 3, 2015

so sorry to hear this sad news. Alvin was a true friend .. he would give you the shirt off his back.. Rip brother AL. you will be missed... glad to say you were my friend and coworker

Trechel

November 1, 2015

Worked with Alvin at Stumps where he was a good and hard worker. He was kind to everyone. My condolenses and prayers to family!

Dolores Morrill/Freelen

October 31, 2015

My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at this time. R.I.P. Alvin.

Joyce Latham Young

October 30, 2015

To many memories to share, Alvin you will be missed by many. Your compassion and kindness was outstanding to all you met. With heart felt love I will miss you and your great smile. always making time to stop just to say hello. You are in God's presence now and in the best of care. Rest in peace cuz. Love you always.

Ms. Irene

October 29, 2015

To Alvin's Family,
My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of loving kindness, comfort your family during their time of bereavement. May your family cherish the beautiful moments together. (Psalms 121)

Debbie martin

October 28, 2015

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

Mervin & Liney Turlich

October 28, 2015

Always a kind man, rest in peace

lenny cubbage

October 28, 2015

Alvin may you rest in peace,you were a very kind man willing to help anyone that needed help sometimes when it was you needing help the world needed more people like you and it would have been a better place to live no hate in your heart for sure,it was a pleasure working with you at Stumpfs good times rest in peace and fly high with the other angels

Stacy

October 27, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.

October 26, 2015

My sincerest sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because he cares, they are precious in his eyes. Psalms:116:15

Jason & Annmarie Pellegal

October 25, 2015

Fly high with the Angels Alvin. We will always remember you as a loving and kind individual always willing to lend a helping hand. Go rest with your loved ones and the Angels my friend.

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