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Clare
December 18, 2018
Visited NOLA last week and took my daughter to Vaughn's. Krenkle and I remembered you, Nancy and Tex playing scrabble at the end of the bar - all now in a better place, still playing scrabble together in the afternoons I imagine. You are much missed Lou - I toasted you with one of your Kickapoo Joy Juices. You were my first friend in New Orleans and I so wish my daughter could have had the joy of knowing you. God Speed Lou. Keep an eye out for us fools down here. XX
Ruby Fay Lyons Parker
Selby Parker Sr
December 17, 2018
Louis's portrait of my wife, Ruby Fay Lyons Parker, 1957, on a visit to New Orleans with two classmates from old Carr Central H.S in Vicksburg. She was 21 and Louis 26 at the time, and I am sure he fell in love with her blue eyes as I did. We were married for 53 years and she bore me four beautiful children, On her passing in March, 2018, I found this portrait and had to look up the artist. Selby Parker Sr.
www.freewebs.com/selbyparker/
Selby Parker Sr.
December 17, 2018
Joyce
September 8, 2018
Miss you so much. So much.
Mark Gill
January 28, 2018
Lou, you were the old man in this mans youth. You were a good friend in a sea of people that I remember from that time.
30 years later you're still the coolest old man I ever met.
I could use a friend like you now
Look away...
Look away...
January 25, 2018
Still think of you often. Wish I had found time to visit NO one last time. I can't imagine you're not still hanging out there somewhere.
Your sis from another mother, Dorothy.
Blanche Sailor
April 2, 2017
Thinking of you brother with sisterly love.
Mark Gill
June 15, 2016
I still think of Lou often and cannot ignore the positive traits he helped solidify within me. Now I am 50, facing the challenge of my lifetime, and I wish I had his company. I was a lost young man and Lou took the time to be an example to me whenever he could. Lou was a first class friend
June 9, 2016
You were one of the most colorful leaves on our family tree! We all miss you.
August 22, 2015
Remembering you, Lou.
Louis Graff signature
Michael Neisius
February 10, 2015
pastel portraits of my Grandpa, Dad, and Aunt
Michael Neisius
February 10, 2015
Sorry to find out that Louis is gone. I just received 3 pastel portraits of my family from my Grandma that Louis did in 1958. There is a portrait of my Grandma that was lost back then after being entered into a art show. If anyone has information about where it ended up please contact me. Thanks.
Joyce
February 26, 2014
I missed you before you left.
The happy time of Mazant
January 24, 2014
Lou's pencils
January 24, 2014
Lou and Abbie
January 24, 2014
Lou, at Vaughn's
Sandrine Velluet
May 1, 2013
Coffee shops were always some of Lou's favorite hang outs.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Hundreds, if not thousands, of people knew Lou nd were always happy to see him.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Lou always loved the ladies, especially those with special talents.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Lou's studio was always cluttered with things he hadn't touched for years, But maybe...
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Lou at his desk. He loved his Macs and kept up with new technology to the very end.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
The last time I spent time with Lou was right before Christmas.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Chartres Street one of the French Quarters major gateways to Jackson Square.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
The Jean Lafitte House was another spot that Lou sometime enjoyed.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
The waiters at Cafe Du Monde all knew Lou and loved to see him.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
The Riverwalk overlooking the Mississippi River and the Jax Brewery.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
The old Spanish plaque designing what is today St. Phillip Street.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Rick Perez burning a candle for Louis Edwin Graff.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Inside the main hall of St. Louis Cathedral.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
The Lower Pontalba Apartments the backdrop to much of Lou's work.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Feathers and masks were some of the objectshe loved to paint.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
The Napoleon House was also one our favorite watering holes.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Lou and I often ate at the Coffee Pot.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Cafe Du Monde and the French Quarter.
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
St. Louis Cathedral, one of Lou's favorite locales
Rick Perez
April 30, 2013
Lou wasn't a traditional Christian, but I know without a doubt he followed the commandments in the spirit with which they were intended.
April 30, 2013
Rick Perez
April 29, 2013
Hello everyone. Alex Graff seems to have changed his email address and I haven't been able to reach him during the past few days. Lou's NOLA.COM online obituary was due to expire on May 3rd, 2013, and would have been taken taken down after that date. To prevent that from happening, I went ahead without Alex's permission and paid for an additional year. So now these obituary pages will be online for at least another year. I have received confirmation that Lou's obituary pages are now paid in full until May 3, 2014. It's the very least I could do for Lou and his friends and family. If anyone knows Alex's new email address, I would appreciate you sending it to me. I wish you all good health and being until we meet again.
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Clare
March 28, 2013
Will be drinking a toast to you on the 31st Lou. XX Clare
Alex Graff
October 25, 2012
Thanks for the photos Rick, very nice shots... Yes, I remember your visit last year... Let me know next time when you are passing through the Bywater... we will give a toast or two to Lou
Rick Perez
October 24, 2012
I made an error in the caption for the photo I added below. It should read: Photo taken in December 2011 during a 3-day stay with Lou at his house in Bywater. It was the last time I ever saw him, and I cherish the memories.
Photo taken in December 2012 during a 3-day stay with Lou at his house in Bywater. It was the last time I ever saw him, and I cherish the memories.
Rick Perez
October 24, 2012
This old world is a much lonelier and drearier place without Lou's warmth and humor. I think of him almost every day.
Donald Brodt
October 23, 2012
My friend and spititual mentor. I will miss him.
Alex Graff
September 13, 2012
Tommy Allen, thanks for the post... I was born in 1961 but I do vividly remember the Beuna Vista Hotel in Biloxi, before it was demolished by hurricane Camille in '69... Wow, that's amazing your family has that many portraits from Lou... He definitely had a gift at capturing the exact likeness of those who sat for him... thanks for your memories
September 12, 2012
Thinking of you brother on your birthday,Love Sis
Tommy Allen
September 11, 2012
Louis did pastel portraits of myself, two brothers and five cousins at Beuna Vista Hotel in Biloxi in summer of 1957. All framed and hanging in our homes. Love them.
July 13, 2012
Thinking of you,Brother. Love, Sis
Mark Gill
July 11, 2012
Lou helped me survive New Orleans as a young man and helped form some of my better characteristics as a man. I miss him and will not forget him.
Russ Morgan
June 10, 2012
He was one of the best guest speakers the Harrison Art League ever had..Set the whole group on fire with his Wit and talent. We Enjoyed his stay in Mt View, but the Big Easy
won his heart.
-Russ Morgan ( Harrison ,Arkansas)
Rick Perez
April 13, 2012
Lou was a fine artist and even a finer human being. He will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know him. <3
Your Froggies Sandrine et Alain,
April 5, 2012
Lou, you have been in our heart for the last 20 years and you'll always be.
Clare Elwes
April 5, 2012
God Speed Lou,
XX Clare
Loving Mouse
April 4, 2012
My heart is heavy, but Lou's has taken flight. Farewell, Lou, until we bump into each other again.
Nancy May
April 4, 2012
Lou will surely be missed and always thought of fondly by me.
Alex Graff
April 4, 2012
Join the family and friends of Lou Graff for a celebration of his amazing life @ Vaughn's Lounge in the Bywater, Friday April 6th at 6pm-til... any questions or condolences plz contact Alex, [email protected]
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