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Kermit Bethencourt Obituary

Kermit 'Kaboobie' Bethencourt Sr. departed this earthly life at the age of 67 on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Son of the late Floristal and Adeline Bethencourt. Husband of Ivy Warren Bethencourt, Father of Kermit Jr., Jada Bethencourt, Kaiana Knight, and Ivan Schnyder. Brother of Michael, and Charlene Bethencourt. Kermit is survived by 1 son in law, 1 daughter in law, 6 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at New Wine Christian Fellowship, 1929 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA 70068. Pastor Bryant K. Warren, officiant. Visitation on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace, LA. Professional Services entrusted to Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St., Garyville, LA 70051.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 30, 2022.

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Debbie Williams

December 24, 2023

Rest In Heaven.
Your infectious Smile is missed.
Love you bigbigbig
Debbie
NSU

Peggy & Jemel Johnson Jr

January 2, 2023

To the Bethencourt family, friends and love ones;
Kermit has ran his race and he got his victory. GOD wispher into his ears and told him well done my son, it's time to come on home. It is ready where the streets are pave with gold. Kermit give HIM a smile and looked down at the body that was loaned to him and took HIS hand and was pleased. Family, friends and love ones he's in a better place knowing he will see you all one day. Don't take it to hard. GOD LOVES US MORE THAN WE CAN LOVE OURSELVES. Look always to GOD and HE can and will take of you. Remember we are in this world and not of this world. So Kermit is during better than we are now. He always there in your hearts. He still loves you all. But GOD loves you more. Be blessed and keep your mind stayed on CHRIST always. Love cuzn Peggy & Jemel Johnson Jr

George Landry

December 31, 2022

Kermit and I (Seymour) George Landry was hired by Monsanto in 1979 we were the only blacks in that group. Kermit (Kaboobie) was a mentor to me. I was 23 Years old when we worked together in Roundup unit at then Monsanto. I always looked up to him and admired his basketball skills. I will be forever grateful for his friendship, kindness, integrity and sense of humor. Rest in peace my brother.

Gail Joseph

December 31, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Patricia Batiste Landry

December 31, 2022

Charlene and family
Deepest Condolences, So sorry for your loss.

Royal &Regina Burke

December 31, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Elise Becnel Kirkland

December 30, 2022

I´ll miss you BUDDY. I´ll miss you my FRIEND. You will be in my heart forever.
Your classmate of 1973.

Norma Dorris

December 30, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Claude & Althea Roberts

December 30, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. R.I.P. (REST IN PARADISE) My Brother.

Sandra Lewis

December 30, 2022

Condolences to the family of Kermit y´all will always be in our prayers

Joyce Reese

December 30, 2022

TO MY SISTER IN CHRIST IVY I'M THINKING FOR YOU AND KEEPING YOU IN MY PRAYERS IT'S HARD NOW BUT GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THIS KEEPING ALL THOSE GOOD MEMORIES THE TIME OF LAUGHTER... HE WILL BE MISS ESPECIALLY ON THAT USHER CAUSE HE WAS ALWAYS THE ONE TO TELL REV. IT'S TIME TO PRAY SO KEEP ON HOLDING ON TO GODS UNCHANGING HAND.WE LOVE Y'ALL.... FROM JOYCE REESE AND FAMILY

Lois Butler & Family

December 30, 2022

Bethencourt Family,

We are all deeply saddened with the loss of Kermit. We are praying for all of you during this extremely difficult time. May God give you the strength and courage you need today, tomorrow and in future days when you feel you can't cope.
Much love to you all.

Kent Fredericks Sr

December 30, 2022

Condolences from Pastor Kent B and Lady Sheila Fredericks along with the MZBC#1 Church family. Praying for The family

Johnny and Trisha Hall

December 30, 2022

To the family of Kermit Bethencourt may the God of all comfort continue to strengthen you during this time. We are sending you our love and prayers along with our deepest sympathy in this time of your loss.

Sharon S Joseph

December 30, 2022

Sending prayers and condolences to your family from mine .

Comfort Planter

Rita , Simone, Winston

Sent Flowers

The Schexnayder's of Reserve, LA

December 30, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Condolences to the family. We will love you and miss you always.

Rita Joseph

December 30, 2022

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

Pat parenton

December 30, 2022

RIP Kaboobie, you were a good one my brother

Sonya G Howard ESJ

December 30, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Brenda Nicholas

December 30, 2022

Rest in Paradise Cousin.

Camille Wolfe-Oubre

December 29, 2022

Condolences to the Bethencourt
family...Kermit I got to know you
in 1987. You and my friend Henry
Harris was so dear to me.

Debbie Williams

December 29, 2022

Kaboobie we will miss you dearly, you always made us laugh very hard at NSU. Your smile was infectious. We really appreciate that you and your friends made sure the Young Ladies from Back Vacherie were Safe an Protected.
Prayers and Condolences to your Family. Rest In Peace my friend.
Debbie Williams

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Dec

31

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

New Wine Christian Fellowship

1929 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA

Dec

31

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

New Wine Christian Fellowship

1929 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA

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