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Claude Joseph Autin

Claude Autin Obituary

AUTIN Claude Joseph Autin, a retired self employed businessman, died at his home on October 30, 2010. Beloved husband of Yvonne Brune Autin. Former husband of the late Marie Rials Autin. Father of Bobby Conrad Autin. Father-in-law of Elizabeth Amos Autin. Son of the late Claude A. Autin and Ara Ohmer Autin. Brother of Amy Autin Rojas, Ora Autin Knight, Nada Autin Broderick, Claudette Autin Myers and Mervin Autin. Grandfather of Bobby C. Autin II, Jason M. Autin, Alexander E. Autin, Anna E. Autin and Avery E. Autin. Stepfather of Paul Tranchina, Tobie Tranchina and Timmy Tranchina. Brother-in-law of Tracy C. "Sonny" Rials. A native of Napoleonville, LA and a resident of the West Bank for the past 77 years. Mr. Autin was an Army Veteran. He worked in the family moss business before enlisting in the Army. After serving his country, he returned to buy the family business from his father in the early 50's. He was co-founder of West Bank Towing Company and Gulf Mississippi Marine Corporation, "The Gulf Fleet." In 1974 he started Louisiana International Marine, Inc. with his son Bobby. Mr. Autin was a member of the Board of Directors of Investors Bank & Trust. He was an Honorary Colonel in the Jefferson Parish Sheriff Department, a member of The Harry Lee "500" Club, a Member of the Krewe of Alla and King in 1983. Mr. Autin was a member of "The Scottish Rite", The Shriners, and Ducks Unlimited. Mr. Autin will always be remembered for, WORK BEING HIS PASSION AND FAMILY HIS LOVE. The Autin family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt appreciation to Millie and Karroll Castillo for their love and care given to Claude during his time of illness. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Monday, November 1, 2010 from 6:30PM until 10PM. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Tuesday from 8AM until 11AM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.nola.com/obits. Funeral information: 504-366-4343

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Claude Autin

26 Entries

Allison Fleck

August 16, 2022

In the 1980s I was a trader on Wall Street and Claude was a client. He was a wonderful gracious man. We spoke multiple times each day managing the custodial accounts for Bobby and Jason in addition to the Louisiana Internation account. He also treasured his friendship with Remus Herbert. What a great man!

Jim and Sharon Hennessey

November 8, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to you, Yvonne, and the entire Autin family. We shared many good times and will always hold those memories dear. We didn't hear about it soon enough to drive in, and was saddened to hear about it too late. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, and Claude will always be remembered as a wonderful friend.

Brenda G. Peterson

November 3, 2010

Bobby & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this trying time. I am deeply saddened that I was unable to attend the wake/funeral. May your memories remind you of all the wonderful moments you had with your dad.
Love and miss you all...

November 2, 2010

My sincerest condolences to the entire Autin family. During my 80 years on this earth, I have found no one to be as nice or as caring a person as Claude. His presence will be sadly missed.

Steve C. Calonje

November 2, 2010

Bobby, We will always remember the fun times we had with your Mother and Daddy. They were very dear friends We are sorry for your loss. Chris and Bill Arnold Destrehan, La

Judy Pierce Constant

November 2, 2010

Claude was a wonderful person, those who knew him will miss him. Sorry for your lost.

November 2, 2010

Ronnie & Marie Ledet & Family Houma La.
Claude will be missed by our family thanks to him for all he has done for me and my family
Capt. Ronnie Ledet

November 1, 2010

You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.....Rebecca D

Thomas & Gloria Parker

November 1, 2010

Mrs. Yvonne and Family,
Our condolences to you, to Toby, and the Autin family. You are in our prayers.

Jane & Bob Pitre

November 1, 2010

Bobby:
I know that you will miss your dad as much as I miss mine at his passing. We both know that he had a good spirit and is in a better place.
Yvonne:
We all appreciates all of the sacrafices that you did made for Claude during his illness.
Jane and I offer our sincere condolences aned our prayers will be with you in these trying times.
Bob Pitre

Edward & Rose Gallagher

November 1, 2010

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

Patricia Daspit Vial

November 1, 2010

It is as if a star of light has left this world. Yvonne, I will always remember the laughter that Merv and I shared with you and Claude on a wonderful New Years Eve. Thanks for the memories...PDV

Brian Dickmann

November 1, 2010

Yvonne,

My condolences to you and the Autin family. Claude was truly a wonderful, caring person. You are in my prayers,

November 1, 2010

Mrs. Yvonne and Family,
Mr. Claude was a great person whom I loved dearly while I was in New Orleans area. He will be missed by everyone. I will keep you and the family in my prayers.
Roxanne & Earl Toll
Clarksville, TN

bob cazayoux

November 1, 2010

bobby, my prayers are with you and your family. we have lost a true icon of the marine industry. he was kind and was a great teacher. he saw to it that i got it right and did it right. due to family illness i'm sorry i cant be there.

Emile Picarella

November 1, 2010

Yvonne and Family,

I will always remember Claude and especially his kindness to me.

Emile Picarella
Emile Garden Center (1979-1999)

Jerry Semerad

November 1, 2010

To Bobby and family,
With deepest sympathy on the loss of Claude, a truly dynamic person.

Jerry Semerad

Natasha Hays

November 1, 2010

Claude will be greatly missed by everyones life that he touched. It is always good to remember that he is in Gods memeory (John 5:28,29) We rejoice in the time when we will be able to be reunited with him. My thoughts and prayes are with your family.

October 31, 2010

Bobby,
We're so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad and pray for your strength at this difficult time.

Rickie & Candy Hebert

Connie Monnier

October 31, 2010

You will be sadly missed!!!

BLAINE G MCMAHON

October 31, 2010

I CONSIDERED CLAUDE A FRIEND, WE MET THROUGH ALLA. HE WAS ALSO A NEIGHBOR WHEN WE LIVED ON LINDA COURT IN GRETNA. HE ENJOYED LIFE AND WILL BE MISSED I WILL KEEP HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS

Marlin Bourg Donham

October 31, 2010

Claude will be missed by all who loved him. Our deepest sympathy to the family and his many friends. Claude will be remembered forever.

Marlin Bourg Donham

October 31, 2010

"Claude will be missed by all who loved him. Our deepest sympathy to the family and his many friends. He will be remembered forever. "

Mike & Cathy Rantz

October 31, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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