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for Dale Menard
John Delord
April 25, 2023
Dale-- you were a terrific guy and class mate. When I heard of your passing, it broke my heart. I heard of your sickness and death about two weeks ago when I called Brother Martin. Only the good die young. MY sympathy to your family and friends. You are in my prayers. GOD bless you and your family.
Fenner Sedgebeer
January 10, 2023
My sincere condolences to Dale's family and friends. Dale wasn't just an athlete but a person reaching out to others, making their lives better.
Bryan Duplantier
January 7, 2023
My deepest condolences to all of the Menard family. Dale was closer to me then most of my cousins and treated me like a younger brother. At Kansas City Life´s Broadwater Beach meetings, that were really just a big party, he help me cut my teeth into his dogma of having a good time in life. Working together with him in the past five years I can tell you that our office always enjoyed his standard order at our Christmas parties that were "I´ll take a scotch old fashion and just keep them coming". Life is too short and you will be missed Dale.
Dave Engert
January 2, 2023
Dale,
My sincere condolences to your family and loved ones. You were simply the best and a great leader and role model to us all. Having known you for 67 years, from our Gentilly neighborhood and classmates from St Raphael through St Aloysius, my Champion Track Team Mate, it's with a tear in my eye and a heavy heart that I write this, but so grateful to have known you. Even though I've been gone from NOLA for 45 years, we stayed connected and never lost touch. You've been a great friend for life. Gonna miss you buddy, with your laugh, your smile and jokes and your endless optimism on life in general. I am so grateful to have been able to hang with you one last time this past October in NOLA with some Crusader buddies, and even through you were struggling and at you weakest time, your were amazing and truly outstanding. My wife and son who only just met you there, were so impressed by you and your overall spirit, an inspiration to us all. Love you and will miss you brother. I'm sure they have great Scotch in Heaven, so lift a few for us all, and I will do the same for you in your honor. Please say high to my brother Tom who got there just a little before you. Oh, and by the way, I'm sure it won't take you long to figure out if you can pull some strings next year for the Saints. So, if they win, I know it will be because of you!
Dave Engert
Paradise Valley, Arizona
John J. McDonnell III
December 18, 2022
Rest in peace, Dale. We were classmates at St. Raphael and St. Aloysius. I have happy memories of playing touch football during recess at St. Raphael and watching you play basketball at St. Aloysius. Let's continue to pray for each other until our souls and hearts come together again to share happy memories.
Kenny Spellman
December 13, 2022
On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in his memory.
Father of all, we pray to you for Dale, and all those we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetually shine upon them. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Kenny Spellman ´84
Brother Martin High School
Karen
December 9, 2022
Debra, Jessica and all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. What an awesome guy! Big hugs y'all. Karen Lindsey (Milk's sister!)
Andy Leingang
November 30, 2022
We shared our early days at school together as you pointed out when we talked last. Incredible you said, kindergarten, St.Raphael, Aloysius, and Nicholls! That´s sixteen years! And one memory stands out how special he was. I was being bullied in 6th grade? and Dale grabbed me picked me up and spun me around and told the bullies he would take care of things. They left, and he set me down easy. I was always appreciative. I never thanked him for that. I never missed a game he played for 7 years! What a great guy!
"Bones" I was hoping to catch up in 2023. Sadly I´ll regret the missed opportunity! Would have loved to meet your family. My condolences to all! Rest in Peace, my friend.
Jerry and Laura Champagne
November 30, 2022
My condolences to the Menard family. Dale was a great human and friend. While we didn´t see each other often I always knew he was in my life. Laura and I will miss you very, very much. RIP Bones!!!!
Irvin West
November 29, 2022
While an accomplished basketball star, Dale was also proud of his contribution to St Aloysius `68 District Track Champs.. The only one in the schools 100 years, RIP fellow Crusader. Irvin West. SA´68
Billy Kraus
November 29, 2022
Going to miss our lunches. a great friend and lots of fun. He will be missed by all.
Mike Keiffer
November 29, 2022
A true Crusader
Jane Price Curtis-Self
November 29, 2022
Dale was a special person to all who knew him. He sincerely cared and loved his family and friends and without him saying so, you just knew it by the gleam in his eyes, the smile on his face. And that smile could brighten your day at any given moment. He was and always will be a loving friend. RIP RIP.
Paul Koppens
November 29, 2022
Rest in Peace, Brother... The buzzer has sounded, it is time to rest after a long fought game of life.
Jeff Edwards
November 29, 2022
A fine man that I know loved his friends, his family, and fun. To the family, my thoughts and prayers to you as you celebrate his life.
Mark Shreve
November 28, 2022
I met Dale in 1970 at the family home on Mandeville St. in Gentilly while visiting his younger brother (and my classmate) Cary Menard. I took a liking to Dale instantly and have considered him a friend ever since.
Dale was a genuine `good guy´ with a fantastic sense of humor. Not only was he an outstanding basketball player but an exceptional person as well. He was well-liked and it seems everyone knew Dale one way or the other. I know he will be missed by all.
My condolences to the entire Menard family who I have always respected, envied and admired.
Mark Shreve
Mandeville, LA
Tom Cooper
November 28, 2022
We first met in Kansas city in Aug. of 1972. An instant bond that never broke. That rare person that's a life long friend, always with a smile & words of support & encouragement. Say hi to Rita. RIP.
Paul Fischer
November 27, 2022
Uncle Dale!! You were such an awesome person. You were/are one of my fathers best friends. I am sure you all are doing some catching up. Thank you for all the fond memories at the camp, spraying peppermint schnapps in our mouths to cool us off!!! Love you Uncle D! Fly High!!
Danny Folse
November 27, 2022
A great leader! A great athlete! A great friend! Rest easy, Mr. President... I'll miss you, Dale.
Danny Folse
November 26, 2022
A great leader! A great friend! Rest easy Mr. President... I will miss you.
Debi Hailes Dumas-Hicks
November 26, 2022
Dale. Well written and heartfelt thoughts and memories! God bless your journey over the bridge to God! I too have many of the same memories
Jon Cimo Class of 1969
November 26, 2022
R I P Dale Menard enjoyed watching you play basketball at that old St. Aloysius gym .
Richard Voelker
November 26, 2022
I recall the Menard family of St. Raphael. Condolences on the passing of Dale. What a lovely obituary! Farewell and Godspeed!
Bobby Munster
November 26, 2022
What a great person and wonderful friend. You and Rock were there to comfort my wife (Carol) and I at the passing of our parents. You didn´t have to do that but you did. That sums up the type of person you were. You will always have a special place in our hearts.Rest in peace and put in a good word for me.I need it.
Bobby Munster
St. Aloysius Class of `68
Ronell LaPorte
November 26, 2022
My guy!! Always wearing a smile, laughing, joking and rehashing old times. Mr. Dale was a big part of my childhood as he coached my basketball team. For all the sporting events I played alongside of Angelle and Michelle, if Mr. Dale wasn´t the coach on the sidelines, then he was the coach from the bleachers!! I spent a lot of time by his house as again, the twins and I were close friends.
He was the life of the party and his story was always better than the next guys! You will be missed by many as your personality was infectious.
I´m praying extra hard for your family and friends and I will surly "salute" in your honor!!
Sending my Love,
Ronell LaPorte
Mary
November 25, 2022
Cousins from a time when cousins were more like siblings. A bond that can never be erased. Fond memories and love lingers. And thank God for your insurance advice skills!! Your presence will be missed here w us peons. Enjoy your new life w your Creator and all our loved ones in joy that you are w them now!
Condolences to those many of us left behind.
Sandy and Carl
November 25, 2022
Dale's embrace of life to the fullest was a blessing that had a rippling effect on family and friends.
Keeping Debbie and family in our prayers.
Sandy and Carl
Greg Fischer
November 25, 2022
To my old friend. I love you Bones. Great memories. Playing in my back yard, fishing,crabbing and skiing at the camp(along with other activities, high school, college and families. And through it all we remained close. Tell Darlene hello for me. I will miss you.
Renny Schoen
November 25, 2022
Renny Schoen
November 25, 2022
Just a 1st cousin, but Dale was like a brother. Mis him deeply. My condolences Debbie and all the family.
Chuck Balsamico
November 25, 2022
I'll miss seeing Dale, the last time I saw him he came up to me, shook my hand and asked how I was doing..about a week or so ago..not knowing that would be the last time..RIP DALE, and I'll have that drink for you TODAY..
Julie Catt
November 25, 2022
I will miss you, Dale! I loved sharing stories and our "picks" regarding horse racing. I learned something new about the industry each time I spoke to you. It was always refreshing to discuss horse racing with someone who knew horses names and individual histories, instead of referring to them as just their "number" for a particular race. Say "hi" to Secretariat for me...give him a carrot too!
St Aloysius Class of 1969
November 25, 2022
A man of principal and faith. A role model for the following generations. And one helluva basketball player.
Rest in peace Crusader.
Helen Ruiz
November 25, 2022
Condolences to all who loved this great guy! He will surely be missed. Blessed are those lives he touched. Gone too soon!
Marcia
November 25, 2022
My big brother! One of a kind - always was ! He loved big and gave great hugs. Dale Michael, you leave a big hole in our hearts.
Debbie, thanks for loving my brother.
XXXOOO
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