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Kelvin Dugué Obituary

Kelvin James Dugué fell asleep in death on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the age of 72. Kelvin was the fourth of eleven children born to the union of Albert M. Dugue, Sr. and Josephine Clark Dugue. He is the brother of Niris Steib (Kenneth), Gerard J. Dugué (Shelia), Virgil M. Dugué (Brenda), Wayne Dugué (Mary Joyce), Wade A. Dugué (Ellen), Edward, Elwood and Libby Dugué; sister-in-law, Saundra Dugué. Kelvin is preceded in death by his parents, Albert M. and Josephine C. Dugué; brother, Albert M. Dugué Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Josie and Arnold Lain. Kelvin graduated from St. Stanislaus High School, Bay St. Louis MS, where he starred on the basketball team. He also attended Louisiana State University in New Orleans and Southern University in New Orleans. Kelvin served in the United States Navy from 1980 to 1983. Kelvin worked for over 20 years for the Sewerage & Water Board in New Orleans. Memorial and Interment will be private. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2024.

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ella fisher

August 27, 2024

With deepest condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.

Ella Ramsey ( co-worker, SWB )

Cathy Adams

August 27, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vana Acker

August 26, 2024

To the Dugue Family:
I extend my deepest condolences to all of you at this time of sorrow. I worked in the Meter Reading Dept. at SWB with Dugue. May the peace of Almighty God bring each of you comfort and may he rest in peace.

Peggy Armelin

August 24, 2024

My sincere condolences to the family of Kelvin. His mother, Josephine was a friend of mine. My prayers go out for each and everyone of you. May he rest in peace.

Ronald Johnson

August 23, 2024

Sorry for your lost.May he rest in peace.

Wanda Dugue´-Pouncy

August 23, 2024

Family,

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Cousin Wanda and family!

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