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Carl Duplessis Obituary

DUPLESSIS Carl William Duplessis, a devoted husband, family man, and former owner of Wego Electrical Service, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010, at age 83. He was a resident of Dutchtown and a former resident of Marrero, LA. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Chaisson Duplessis; children: Winnie Griggs, Joy Fonseca, Neil Duplessis, Tammy Naquin and Rebecca Fairchild; sister, Vera White; thirteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, LA, Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, LA, Monday, August 9, from 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Prairieville Community Cemetery.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 7, 2010.

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Yolanda Naquin

August 19, 2010

We just found out the news today. I would have been there for the you and the family. My heartfelt sadness is with you and will always be in my prayers. Dad and Mom loves you so and we love you always. We go back so far and the love will always be there.Shirley when you have the time , please call one of us. Elaine left you a message from the phone number we had. Love and Prayers, Yolanda and Raymond Naquin, Westwego, La.

Pam B Mayers Freddie Berteau

August 12, 2010

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

Hospice Compassus

August 9, 2010

May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

Hospice Compassus

August 9, 2010

You family is in our prayers and may the Lord give you peace during this difficult time.

Eddie King

August 9, 2010

Rebecca,

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for the loss of your Dad.

Tommy and Arlene Bihm

August 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

August 9, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Rhoda, Allison, & Brad Noto

August 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 8, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The Grillo Family, Little Rock, AR

John Firestone

August 8, 2010

My condolences to the entire Duplessis family. I knew Shirley and Carl back when we all lived in Marrero. And Winnie used to babysit with my three children.
John E. Firestone, Sr., M.D.

August 8, 2010

May God be with your family during this time. You are in our prayers, Love, Jack and Julie Moreau

Brenda Mauldin

August 8, 2010

Joy, so sorry for your loss, condolences to you and your family. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Brenda

Carl Naquin

August 8, 2010

We are saddened and extend our sympathy to all the family for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carl and Karen Naquin

Lisa Trigo

August 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you send Mr. Carl home to our Lord. May you experience the peace of the Lord at this very difficult time.

With love and prayers,
Bruce and Lisa Trigo

August 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Duplessis family during this difficult time. May Mr. Carl rest in peace.

Ed and Julie Landry

Joanne Rock

August 7, 2010

Sending love and sympathy to all the Duplessis family. From Winnie's friend,

Judy Christie

August 7, 2010

I'm a friend of Winnie's up in North Louisiana. Praying that God's peace and happy memories will surround you.

Sidney Laurent

August 7, 2010

Pam and I offer our deepest sympathies. I loved the way "Uncle Carl" laughed and always looked at the bright side of this world we live in. I know God has a special place for him in his kingdom. Pam and Sid Laurent

Jean Porche

August 6, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Duplessis's passing. I have so many memories of happy times with your family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.

Wendy Wimberly

August 6, 2010

Rebecca,
I'm sending many many prayers your way. Extremely sorry for the loss of your dad.

August 6, 2010

To Miss Shirley, Tammy and the entire Duplessis family, we offer our deepest sympathy and have you in our hearts and prayers.

Love, David and June Anderson

Emile Picarella Sr.

August 6, 2010

Deepest Sympathy!!

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