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Donald Becnel Obituary

Donald G. Becnel passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015, at the age of 85. Don is survived by his loving children Mary Dean (Kevin), Laura Thibodeaux (Brett), Mark Becnel (Jolynn) and Cindy Charles (Jeffrey); grandchildren Michael and Kevin Dean; Gabrielle Davis (Mike), Sarah, and Chase Thibodeaux; Alexa and Claudia Becnel; sister Corinne Wonder. Don is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 27 years Lutie Becnel; son Jeffrey Becnel; brothers Max and O'Neil Becnel. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, on Friday, June 12, 2015, at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am until service time. Interment will be private. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 9 to Jun. 12, 2015.

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Michael Ross

June 13, 2015

Mark and family
My condolences and my prayers for yall. I loved your dad so much. I always talk about all that he taught me about cars and just mechanical pieces. We had many conversations about how things work, way before u-tube. Mr. Don was a wonderful father , we are praying for him and yall as a family.
Your buddy in Christ Jesus ,

Kaki Smith

June 12, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you and your families.
Kaki, Randy and our family

Terre Wester

June 11, 2015

Mr Don had the greatest smile, sense of humor and wonderful laugh. What a sweet & kind man he was to Bob & I. It was a blessing & a privilege to call him friend.
Much Love & Prayers to you all.
Terre & Bob Wester

Carol Parker

June 11, 2015

Mary I am so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Laurie Bernard

June 11, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers go up for all of your family.

Sherron Vidrine

June 11, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Praying for you and your family.

Barbara James

June 10, 2015

Mary, so sorry about the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family.

Stephanie Frelot

June 10, 2015

Mary/Kevin,

My prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and comfort through Christ Jesus . Love you!

Paul Kluka

June 10, 2015

Mary, our prayers are with you and your family. You will find peace and comfort through your faith in God.

Denise Lumetta

June 10, 2015

So sorry for the lost of your Dad, My prayers are with all of you.
Denise Lumetta

Beth Schwab

June 10, 2015

Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Barbara Kratzberg

June 10, 2015

Mary and Kevin,

Our prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time.

Barbara and Kevin

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