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Audrey Pecquet Obituary

Audrey Archote Pecquet, at the age of 82, was called home by our Heavenly Father on November 2, 2014. Wife of the late Lt. Col. Shelby L. Pecquet, Sr. Mother of Linda Hurstell (Malcolm), Diane Nichols (Mark), Shelby Pecquet, Jr. (Tina), Patricia Menard (Jay) and the late Donald Pecquet (Connie). Sister of Gert Broadbridge. She is preceded in death by her parents Toledo and Victor Archote, Sr. and brothers Victor, Jr. and Milton Archote and sister Joyce Reid. She is survived by 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and raised her family in Jackson Barracks, New Orleans and Kenner, LA. She was of strong Catholic Faith and did volunteer service at St. Maurice Catholic School. Audrey will be truly missed by family and friends. May she rest in peace. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Catholic Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 12:00 NOON. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, 2014.

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Biff Baltazar

November 11, 2014

My wife Phyllis and I use to see her and we always talked to her every Sunday before mass. She will be greatly missed by all of her church family here at St. Jerome.

Lucy Trebotich

November 10, 2014

I saw her every Sunday at St. Jerome. She sat in the same pew with several ladies. I chatted with her every week. We are all so sorry for your loss. Lucy Trebotich St Jerome

November 6, 2014

Dear Shelby and the entire Pecquet family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know that words can offer little comfort at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Michele, Angele, Drew and Deanne Lajaunie

November 6, 2014

Patty,
God's peace be with you. I didn't know your mama, but she must have been a remarkable woman becuase she raised a sweetheart of a daughter.
Kay Vaccaro

November 5, 2014

so sorry to the family. Many memories living next to her. My thoughts are with you all. Sorry I could not be there. I fell down my steps and hurt my back so I have not driven. Love to you all. Myrl St. Germain

Earl Santos

November 5, 2014

Our condolence to the Pecquet family members. We pray that God gives you the peace at this point in your lives. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Earl & Rosalie Santos

Carol Schiavone

November 5, 2014

Patty - I was so sorry to read of your mom's passing. Try to find comfort in memories you have and know that even though she's in heaven - her spirit will be with you always.

Presley Simon

November 5, 2014

In your time of sorrow, may God sustain and comfort you

Russell & Eloise Mayeur

November 4, 2014

To the entire Pecquet - So sorry to hear of Audrey's passing. We will always remember the great times living in Jackson Barrack and at all the National Guard functions. May your memories bring you comfort! Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow.

Russell & Eloise Mayeur

Faye Yvonne Johnson

November 4, 2014

May God's loving embrace comfort you and your family during your time of sorrow; my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Beth Reeves

November 4, 2014

Praying for your family! Have some wonderful memories of my childhood when you lived in Jackson Barracks. I pray comfort and strength for your family!

Mella Drahuschak

November 4, 2014

Patty, may our Lord welcome her home to be with loved ones and give you peace and comfort as you cherish her memory daily.
(from Mella in Therapy Services)

Patty Rappa

November 4, 2014

Diane and Family - I am so sorry for your loss.

Dave Stephens

November 4, 2014

I am sorry for your loss.

Vickie O'Guin

November 4, 2014

So sad to loose a mom and grandmother. My heart goes out to the family. I pray God will comfort and strengthen you during this time.

Elvira Dixon

November 4, 2014

Patty, I'm so sorry. Such a strong woman was your mom. She is at peace and has joined your father whom she loved so much. They will watch over you and keep you strong. Hugs, my friend.

November 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady. I enjoyed sitting and chatting with her. She will be missed.

Dennis & Connie Schultz

Jim Schul

November 4, 2014

My prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Yocham

November 4, 2014

Patty, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lyndsay Renaud

November 4, 2014

Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family. I know your peace lies with the Lord - may He hold you all in the palm of his hand during this difficult time. Love to all~ Lyndsay

Cathy Richard

November 3, 2014

Prayers to you and your family. I am sorry we are not closer to be there to support you with hugs, but know we are praying.

tracey thompson

November 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort your family with peace & an extra measure of His love.

November 3, 2014

To all of my first cousins, I would like to send my condolences and sympathy. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness. love, Joanie Pecquet Gurganus

Angelete Delmar

November 3, 2014

My prayers are truly with you, I know what it is like to have both of your parents gone. I pray that God grant you peace that surpass all understanding.. -- Angelete Delmar HCDE

November 3, 2014

Patty,
My condolences and sympathy extended to you and your family. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. You are lifted in my prayers.
-Mindy (ABC-East)

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