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Kevin Gervais Obituary

Kevin Michael Gervais passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the age of 29. Kevin was a graduate of Brother Martin High School and later received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a proud member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the best intramural athelete around. Kevin had just begun his journey to become a nurse before his untimely death. Kevin had a heart of gold, a laugh that could fill the room and a smile that could warm your heart. Ultimately, Kevin was a healer. He healed our hearts with laughter, bear hugs and unconditional love. He will be greatly missed. Kevin is survived by his loving parents Keith Gerard and Karen Maher Gervais; sisters Kristen and Kaitlyn; nephew Bryce and niece Brennyn, whom he was affectionately known as ""Betty""; the love of his life Melissa Weinberger; maternal grandmother Mildred McCue Maher; paternal grandmother Yolande Baudier Gervais. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Paul Maher Sr. and paternal grandfather Lester P. Gervais. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am until service time. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 2 to Dec. 5, 2014.

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Joy Starr

November 26, 2023

I wish you all had been able to spend more time with Kevin. You are in my prayers.

Sharon Rodriguez

December 9, 2014

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time
Our thought & prayers are with you

Frank Locascio

December 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Keith.

December 7, 2014

Keith,Karen and family,
I wish I had the words to comfort your family during this devastating time. please know that our prayers are with you.

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December 7, 2014

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Joy & Mike Starr

December 7, 2014

Your entire family is in our prayers.

Kelli Chauvin

December 5, 2014

Kristen,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Debbie Dugas

December 5, 2014

Karen, I can't begin to imagine what you are going through but please know that Kevin is surely in Heaven! He was a gorgeous young man inside and out, just like his Mama! My thoughts and prayers go with you now and always. Love you, Debbie Dugas

December 5, 2014

Keith, I have been out of town this week so I will not be able to see you today and personally share my condolences with you and Kevin's mother. I know there are no good words to provide much comfort at this difficult time. Please know that my wife Lisa and I are praying for you and your family.
Randy Richardson & Lisa Gourgues

Elizabeth Guidry

December 5, 2014

May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathleen Kearns

December 5, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.

Sam, Kathleen & Brett Kearns

Sam Kearns

December 5, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Kearns Family

December 5, 2014

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Louis Gentry

Michelle Palestina

December 5, 2014

Sending lots of love and strength today to Melissa and Kevin's family.

Derek Breaux

December 4, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Peachie Williams

December 4, 2014

My sincere condolences to you all. I wish I could have met him with Melissa when I was back in September for a visit.
Peachie Williams
Nebraska

Russell & Eloise, Ellen & Terry Mayeur-McCubbin

December 4, 2014

To Karen & the entire family: So sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort!

Russell & Eloise Mayeur &
Terry & Ellen Mayeur McCubbin

December 4, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. I have no words that will comfort you at this most difficult time. Just know that the family is in our thoughts and prayers and may God help you find the strength and comfort that you need right now. Steve & Karen Fecke

JoAnn Becnel

December 4, 2014

Gervais Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mere words cannot express my Deepest Heartfelt sympathy.

Rhoda Portier

December 4, 2014

Karen, no words can express my condolences on the loss of your son Kevin. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May God bless you with His strength and grace.

Lisa DiGiorgio

December 4, 2014

Karen and Keith,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. This deep felt loss is shared by all parents. May God grant your family the strength to get through this and go on. It's difficult to sometimes understand and accept God's will. I see Kristen often, and she shared such wonderful memories of Kevin.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Lisa DiGiorgio, ( Marissa's Mom)

Christine Ricouard

December 4, 2014

Karen, try as I might I cannot find the words to say how sorry I am. What a handsome man Kevin was; I can surely see where he his wonderful smile and outstanding qualities came from. There was never a time that you did not extend the same to me. Know that you and your family will not be forgotten in my prayers.

May Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother comfort all of you in your sorrow and be your strength.

Love, Muffin

Cindy & C.J. Wood

December 4, 2014

Karen & Keith, May the Lord wrap his arms around you and your family during this darkest hour. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Prentiss Smith

December 3, 2014

It's hard to find the words you need when something like this happens. It's even harder to process the emotions. After several years of everyday interaction, we went our separate ways to live and experience all the good and bad that "being an adult" had to offer. The thought of his big smile and electric personality makes bad times like these easier. There could never be enough people like Kevin Gervais in your life. I miss my friend. I miss my brother. I'll never forget, however, the memories I shared with him. He will live in me and in every person who had the incredible fortune to know him. Love and respect.

Mary Beth (Gonzales) McManus

December 3, 2014

Karen and Keith, there are no words that can express how deeply sorry I was to hear of your baby, Kevin's, passing. I can still picture Kevin at the many gatherings we had at Paul & Evelyn's and my memory of him as a child makes me smile. I pray that God gives you, Keith and the girls the stength needed to endure this difficult time. My prayers will continue for you and Keith, the Gervais family and the entire Maher family. God Bless you all.

Michelle Cummings

December 3, 2014

Keith and Karen, there are no words to say and no advice to give at a time like this. Only time and your faith in the Lord will heal your hearts and minds. Please look to your family and friends for comfort during this difficult time. I love you both!!!!

Buddy and Kim Turnage

December 3, 2014

Dear Karen,Keith,Kristen,Kaitlyn and The Entire Maher and Gervais Families;
We are so so saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Kevin, We have always thought of Kevin and you guys as our own family. All though it has been several years since we have seen him, Kevin was always a bright spot and made the gatherings that much more enjoyable.Please have faith that the Good Lord and His Son, Jesus Christ has a plan for each of us and his Angellic Forces needed another Good Person to fill a need that we cannot understand but hopefully we will one day.Take Comfort in knowing that Kevin is now in the Glorious Kingdom of Heaven and you will join him someday.Our very deepest sympathies and with all of our Love we are praying with you and keeping y'all in our thoughts and prayers.
Buddy, Kim and the Turnage Family

December 3, 2014

Keith and Karen, just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about Kevin . My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family during this time Ms. Elvira Benigno ,(Metairie,La)

December 3, 2014

Karen
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, I remember all our fun baseball games with the boys.I personally know the pain you are going through since loosing my son James in 2008.
You and your family will be in my prayers.

Liz (Brewer) -Baudier

Catherine Bordelon

December 3, 2014

Karen, my girl, I'm sorry for the loss of your son. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. Please find comfort in knowing that you will all be together again on the other side.

Lindsey Meador

December 3, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you all entirely. I attended college with Kevin, and was a sorority sister of his girlfriend Melissa. I will never forget the fun times spent with Kevin. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Susan Schexnaildre

December 3, 2014

To Karen and family:

The pain you are feeling is understood. All that was right in the world now seems wrong, and you wonder if you will ever feel better.

Please know that I am just a phone call away…

Wes Schaefer

December 3, 2014

Love and Respect

Terri Hooper

December 3, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Ava Wichser Romair

December 3, 2014

Keith and Karen: I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words to express this feeling of such a loss of your child. My prayers are for you and your family to help you find Peace and to ask Mary to give you the Grace for she knows what it felt like. Please do not hesitate to call me, All my love to you and your family at this time......Ava

Sharon Frederickson

December 3, 2014

We were shocked to say the least about Kevin's unexpected death. The whole Maher and Gervais's families are in our thoughts and prayers. We are hoping God will wrap his arms around you, and everyone is here for your support. Roger. Sharon, Tyler, and Shirley

Pam and Jacki Martin

December 3, 2014

Karen and Keith our prayers go out to you and the family.
Mom and I are sorry for your loss.

Vickie Aucoin

December 3, 2014

Karen, I'm so sorry this happened. I can't imagine what you are going through. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Please don't hesitate to call me if you need anything.

Phyllis (Nastasi) Michon

December 3, 2014

Karen, my heart aches for you. I am so very sorry. I know there is nothing anyone can say or do that will make this time any easier for you. You will be in my prayers. I will ask God to surround you with a peace that surpasses all understanding. Though I never met him, by reading his obituary, I know Kevin was a wonderful son. My peace comes from knowing that my son will be there to greet me when I arrive. Love and hugs to you and your family.

Sylvia and Sandra Labourdette

December 3, 2014

Karen and Keith,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sylvia and Sandra Labourdette
Metairie, Louisiana

Joyce Kirkland

December 3, 2014

Karen, I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. My deepest sympathies and prayers. May God be with you all to provide strength and guidance.

December 3, 2014

Keith and Karen my prayers are with you and your family.So sorry for your
loss. Michael Warren

December 3, 2014

May our father give strebgth to friends and family

Jeff & Cathy Anderson

December 3, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.

Roxie Holden

December 3, 2014

No words can express how sorry I am for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Munch Tracy

December 3, 2014

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I never met your son but knowing you and your family for so many years I know he had to have been a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can only imagine how difficult this is for all of you. If there is anyway I can help please let me know. I pray for God to give ya'll strength during this difficult time. God Bless all of you

Victoria Necaise

December 2, 2014

Prayers lifted

Muriel Kazik

December 2, 2014

My heart and prayers go out to the family. God has another angel. I will keep you all in my prayers.

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