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Joseph Espiritu Obituary

ESPIRITU Joseph Espiritu passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009. He was 39. He is survived by his parents, Jose and Teresita Espiritu, his sister Teresa Delaneuville, and a niece, Jasmine Delaneuville. He is also survived by a host of uncles, aunts, including his aunt Ely Catolos, cousins, other relatives, and friends. A Mass will be celebrated to bless the body on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church at 6:00 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2009. In lieu of flowers, masses or donations to St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in New Orleans or St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Slidell. An online guest register is available at www.MeM.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on May 6, 2009.

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May 16, 2009

Your family will always be in my prayers.You are deeply missed. You were my best friend and family. I am not sure who I will ever share my thoughts with again. Please know that you are thought about at every moment. "Je t'aime de tout mon coeur"
Night -Night my love from your granola girls and the puppies.

Charyn Escondo

May 7, 2009

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. You will be missed Joe! The memories shared will be cherished by many of your frieds.

Tracy Michel-Brito

May 7, 2009

My heart goes out to Pepe, Tita, and Teresa during your time of grief. I hope that you all find comfort and strength to get through this difficult time by remembering the good times of Joe. Joe you will be deeply missed but not forgotten.

Re, if you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to call.

Tracey Zelden

May 6, 2009

You will be missed more than you know Joe.

Sharon Moser

May 6, 2009

We will miss you, Joe.

Clyde Dardar

May 6, 2009

I will keep your family in our prayers.

Ralph & Marjorie Guidry

May 6, 2009

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

Kevin Kives

May 6, 2009

My heart goes out to the family of Joe. I only knew him a short time but in that time I found him to be a great person. He will be missed by main.

Anamaria Bertot

May 6, 2009

Teresita I am very sorry about your lost
Members of the LSBEE

Chanelle St.Pierre Formerly, Pennington

May 6, 2009

Although I did not know Joe personally I know he touched many people's lives. My heart goes out to his family and friends, especially Joe P and George M who are my connection to Joe.

We know that he is in a better place and can look down and see those he loves and help guide them from above.

Brightest blessings, Shay

Ex-wife of Joe P.

Wayne & Briana DeLaneuville

May 6, 2009

My prayers are with your family at this
time.

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