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Lonnie Couvillion Obituary

Lonnie Xavier Couvillion passed away on March 8, 2023, at the age of 92. Born to Verdie Lemoine and Dewey A. Couvillion in Moreauville, LA. He is survived by his wife Jean Bourgeois Couvillion of 60 years. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Irma C. Thibodeaux (Whitney) and brother Neil H. Couvillion. Survived by sister-in-law Peggy Couvillion. Also survived by six children, Kevin Couvillion, Karen Sternberger (Karl), Kim Liggio (Paul), Keith Couvillion, Kendra Popp (Matt) and Ken Couvillion (Gretchen); 12 grandchildren, Daniel Couvillion (Holly), Lindsey Couvillion, Charles Pfister (Tamara), Karley and Corey Sternberger, Austin Liggio (Gaby), Montana Liggio, Isabelle and Joshua Popp, Brandon, Hope and Haley Couvillion, and 7 great grandchildren. He was Honorably Discharged from the Army, Navy and the Marines. He was employed by N.O. Armature Works, Continental Electric and Con-Tech Marine. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Ponchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 11am with a Mass to follow at 2pm.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2023.

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Harold M Thibodeaux

March 7, 2025

I miss and think of you very often, I have vivid memories of our fun and laughs we had in the old days at the Armature Works, Rest In Peach Old Friend and God's Peace be with the Couvillion Family

Velma Dupuy

March 14, 2023

Dear Jean and Kevin and family. Our sincere condolences on Lonnie's passing. Prayers for all, remember all the good times. Sincerely, Velma and Bob Dupuy.

Harold M Thibodeaux

March 14, 2023

My Dear Friend ,God has taken you , My sincere condolences to the Couvillion Family,Lonnie was an inspiration ,a mentor ,a brilliant engineer ,He will be missed as I often recalled our many moments of fun and challenges, RIP my old Friend

S Chambers

March 13, 2023

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. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.

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