Leon Joseph Terrase Sr.

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Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC - Marrero

7040 Lapalco Blvd.

Marrero, Louisiana

Leon Terrase Obituary

Leon Joseph Terrase, Sr. has passed into eternity with his Lord Jesus on April 28, 2014. He was a Child of God because he believed and received Jesus as his Savior. "But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God, even to them that believe on His name." John 1:12. Leon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 28, 1932. He lived in New Orleans for most of his life but has lived in Denham Springs, Louisiana since September of 1999. He is the son of the late Leonardo Terrase and Conchetta Palmisano. He was married on April 11, 1953 to his loving wife of 61 years, Janet Mary Meilleuir, who survives him. They had four children that survive him, Leon J (Sonny) Terrase, Jr, Mrs. Catherine Bardwell, Ricky G. Terrase and Mrs. Cindy Miller. He is the brother of the late Mrs. Dolly Savoie Inbau and the late Mrs. Rose Rita Ruiz. He is also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. He was 81 years old. Leon served in the United States Marine Corp. and later became a Corrosion Specialist in the field of Cathodic Protection. He was owner and President of Delta Corrosion Offshore, Inc. in Belle Chasse for 27 years. He was an Employee of Coastal Corrosion Offshore LLC in Baton Rouge for over 10 years. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, and previous member of New Orleans Bible Church and founding member of Berean Bible Church in New Orleans. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana (504) 366-4343 on Friday May 2, 2014 from 10AM – 1 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1PM . Interment will follow at the Westlawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum at 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, Louisiana 70056 (504) 393-1741. Officiating Minister/Pastor : Larry E Miller, for 30 years Pastor of Berean Bible Church; Other Participating Pastors: Tommy Middleton and Lewis Richerson of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 29 to May 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Leon Terrase

10 Entries

Jerry Ratliff

April 23, 2023

Mr. Leon was a very special man, I enjoyed spending time learning from him.

May 6, 2014

Terrase Family,
Very sorry to hear of Mr Leon's passing. Even though it has been quite some time since our families have seen each other, we have some very fond memories of him from Delta Corrosion and bowling days. We will keep each of you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Conrad and Vegas family

Ricky Terrase

May 1, 2014

How do you explaine a Dad that showed you every thing in life an the love that most people never get that chance the family man that loved getting his whole family to geather an a Dad that helped you learn how to give you your best at what you do an to love mom an brother an sisters I'm just one of the kids Ricky The other is Sonny an my 2 sisters Cathy An Cindy an the Great mom Janet Terrase my dad allways went way out of his way for family an friends my Dad helped Thousads of people all around the world an he taught me to stay focus on God his word allways this John 3 :16 for God so loved the world he gave his only be gotton son that who so ever belive in him shall never parish so he belives an he wants all of his family to belive in Jesus as their savor he wants all of us one day to see him in heaven Dad was my hero the Greates Man I Ever Known Love you Dad I can only hope that I will be as great a Dad an Pa Pa as you your the Best Dad One Day we will be with you .Your Son Ricky Terrase

May 1, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. James 4:8

Leon (Sonny) Terrase Jr.

May 1, 2014

For my Dad I always looked at my Dad as my Hero
he was always doing things to help others and put himself last and I can remember him helping folks from early on as a child to just about 1 year ago when he just became sick. I would have to say even when he was sick he would try to find ways
that he could contribute to the Cathodic Protection
Industry (the field that he loved and enjoyed working in so very much) My Dad loved to work very much even to his death. But most of all he LOVED The Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. He loved serving at Church and helping others. I have so many great memories helping my Dad with wiring and building homes and churches and also moving folks, the things he did for other is far to great for me to list. He wanted to help everyone and I mean everyone, I honestly have to say that he was the most selfless man I know. I have to say this not because he was my Dad but because I worked with him from an early age until he became ill. He really taught me so much about life. I hope that I can follow in his foot steps. He truly was a man of God.

May 1, 2014

We have enjoyed having Leon and Janet as neighbors for a few years. We will miss Leon waving when they stopped at the mailbox to get their mail. Janet, you and the family are in our prayers.
Dickie & Delma Thornton

Kim Wallace

April 30, 2014

Ricky I'm So very sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the whole family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Regards,
Kim Wallace

Armand and Tug Erwin

April 30, 2014

Janet, Ricky and family,
Armand and I want you to know our prayers are with you during this great loss of a fantastic man!! We love him and you all so much. Leon will be greatly missed sitting in his special seat in church.Please know you all are in our prayers as we rejoice that he is with his beloved Jesus now whom he never stopped talking about to anyone who would listen, What a Godly example you and he is to us. Love you, Tug and Armand Erwin

April 30, 2014

Janet and family, we are saddened to hear of Leon's passing from this earth, but we rejoice that he is now in the loving arms of Jesus. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The family of Frank Miller (Louise Miller Wilkey, Kathe Slover, Alyson Miller, Glenn and Betsy Midtbo, "Pancho" Miller

Jerry Ratliff

April 30, 2014

Our hearts may be heavy and our spirits laid low, but heaven is rejoicing because another great angel has joined the band.
Mr. Leon was a wonderful person and a kind man, who loved life and lived it well. He was and still is, one of my favorite people in all the world. May God continue to bless and keep his wife, family and friends.
With all we have to offer, from friends,
Jerry and Pat Ratliff

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