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Gilbert Etienne Obituary

Gilbert Etienne, Sr., age 62, entered eternal rest on May 3, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. Gilbert attended Marion Abramson Sr. High School and Graduated in 1979. Gilbert was preceded in death by his son, Gilbert Etienne, Jr.; parents, Edward Etienne and Mary Davis; 1 sister, Mary M. Etienne; 3 brothers, David, Darrell, Sr. and Wendell Etienne, Sr.; father-in-law, Ulysses Ivory Banks, Sr. and 1 brother-in-law, Craig Biagas, Sr. Gilbert leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife of 34 ½ years, Kathy Banks Etienne; 3 children, Jonathan Edward, Joshua Jude, and Keith Brian Etienne; special recognition, Kianna Bonnee'; 3 granddaughters, Jhai Joli', Jasmine Janay, Jaiya-Rose; 1 grandson, Jonathan Eric; stepmother, Ella Etienne; 5 brothers, James Davis (Geraldine), James (Regina), Clifford, Sr. Gregory, Sr., and Stanford Etienne, Sr.; 2 sisters, Sandra Etienne Reed and Sheila Etienne; mother-in-law, Beverly Thornton Banks; 4 brothers-in-law, Ulysses, Jr. (Audrey), James, Sr. (Valarie), Dale, Sr. (Alisa), and Leo Leflore, Sr.(Trina); 3 sisters-in-law, Cheryl Green (Westley, Sr.), Yolanda Thomas (Darvon, Sr.) and Dana Biagas, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Viewing, Friday, May 27, 2022, 5:00-7:00PM and Celebration Service, Saturday, May 28, 2022, 11:00AM at Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center, 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr., Violet, LA 70092. Visitation for service 10:00AM. Interment SE Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, June 3, 2022. To sign the guest book online, please visit our website at www.pfsneworleans.com. Services entrusted to the Caring Staff of: Professional Funeral Services "Celebrating Life" 1449 N. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116. 504-948-7447.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 25 to May 28, 2022.

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Carol Pellegrin

May 29, 2022

Dear Kathy I am truly sorry to hear of Gilbert's passing.
I'm sure your boy,s will be a comfort to you.
God Bless you,Jonathan,Joshua and Keith Take care Carol

Jeanique Desdunes

May 27, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lateefia Dennis Jones

May 27, 2022

Our prayers and sincere condolences to the Etienne family, we thank God for the time we were allowed to share and praying God's continued strength during this time. Thank you Mr. Gilbert a.k.a. (uncle Gilbert) for being that honorary little brother to my dad. We love you!

Alvin Lee Jr

May 26, 2022

My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have my full support in every moment. I am thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.

Alvin Lee Jr.

May 26, 2022

My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have my full support in every moment. I am thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.

Alvin Lee

May 26, 2022

My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have my full support in every moment. I am thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.

Deresha Bean

May 26, 2022

To the Etienne family, What an amazing person Gilbert was and a wonderful life he had. Please look to God for the peace I know he can only offer in these times.
Love you Kathy from your VAMC family

ESSIE S HENNIE

May 25, 2022

Offering my Condolences to Kathy and the Family of Brother Gilbert...Be Encouraged, Bro. Gil has moved from labor to reward. A True Man of God and a Friend and Brother in Christ I will always remember.
Essie S. Hennie

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Memorial Events
for Gilbert Etienne

May

27

Viewing

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center

5816 E. Judge Perez Dr., Violet, LA

May

28

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center

5816 E. Judge Perez Dr., Violet, LA

May

28

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center

5816 E. Judge Perez Dr., Violet, LA

Jun

3

Interment

SE Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

LA

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