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Leon Keller Hebert Jr.

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Leon Hebert Obituary

Leon Keller Hebert, Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 17, 1941 and died on December 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon Keller Hebert Sr. and Pearl Pollet Hebert and his brother Daniel M. Hebert. He is survived by his loving companion Yolande Graffagnino Montecino and 5 children: Michelle H. Whitacre (Nicholas), Stefanie H. Dunbar (Michael), Amelie H. Saladino (Randy), Christopher M. (Amanda) and Lauren H. Moisant (Andrew) and 13 grandchildren. Also sadly missed by Sid (Windy) and Pete (Lee) Montecino and their 6 children. Keller is also survived by three brothers: Ron, Thomas (Cynthia) and David, and sister Kathy (Larry). Keller attended Jesuit High School and graduated from Loyola University. He was a devout Catholic and served as Sacristan in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church attending daily mass. He was a dedicated and active Third Degree member of Council 9240, Knights of Columbus serving as Church Director. He was especially dedicated to the praying of the Rosary and was instrumental in the distribution of Rosaries to the students and families of Our Lady of the Lake School. In recognition of his dedication and service to the Church, he received THE ORDER OF ST LOUIS from the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, Louisiana on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. A visitation will be held prior to the memorial mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to STPH specific to The Music Therapy Program – St. Tammany Parish Hospital foundation, 1202 South Tyler St., Covington, Louisiana 70433. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, 2018.

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Jeffrey Hebert

December 22, 2018

Uncle Sonny, I am heart broken with your passing. My earliest Christmas memories involve you and my father, and I am atleast comforted with knowing you are reunited with him. Please share my love with Daniel, and I'll try to continue sharing the love you brought me.

T.NOEL OSBORN

December 20, 2018

Keller, a great friend from the old days at Jesuit High....Tom Noel osborn

larry lagarde

December 17, 2018

my sincerest condolences to all of Keller's family!It has been my privilege to renew our friendship these last few years as a member of the first Friday lunch club at Spitales restaurant. we will all miss his wit and his friendship! Trusting in God's mercy and love, and knowing of Keller's trust in God, I am certain that the heavenly hosts have already welcomed Keller into the Pearly Gates. sincerely, Larry Lagarde

Francis Jacob

December 15, 2018

My condolences to the Hebert family. I had the pleasure to be a classmate of Keller at Jesuit and Loyola. He was a good friend during our younger days at both schools. RIP.

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