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Maxime Joseph Derbes III

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Maxime Derbes Obituary

DERBES Maxime Joseph Derbes, III passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. He was born December 19, 1947 to the late Kathleen McCoullough and Max J. Derbes, Jr. in New Orleans, LA and has been a resident of Covington since 1960. He graduated from St. Paul's High School in 1965 where he was student council president for both his junior and senior years. He received his B.A. in Administrative Sciences from Yale University in 1969. He was also captain of the Yale judo team and won the Connecticut State Championship in 1968. Max was a loving and devoted husband of 42 years to Julianne Pott Derbes and is survived by three children: Alexander Benjamin Derbes, Zachary John Derbes, Christina Claire Derbes; one brother, David Stephen Derbes and two grandchildren, Mia Marie Derbes and Max Benjamin Derbes and daughter in law Kelly Marie Derbes. He will remain in their hearts as a great and loving husband, father, brother and grandfather forever. As President of Max J. Derbes, Inc., his life work was in the Real Estate Industry. He was actively involved in the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, Counselors of Real Estate, CCIM, the Elmwood Business Association and Legatus Northshore. Max won numerous awards over his career in Real Estate, most recently was the top overall industrial agent by volume for 2007 and handled the largest industrial real estate transaction during that year. He was also a parishioner and Eucharistic minister of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the wake on Friday, February 15, 2008 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA, from 6-9:00 PM and to attend the Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the chapel at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 W. Causeway App., Mandeville, LA 70471, with visitation beginning at 10:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Please sign the family Guest Book online at www.ejfieldingfh.com. Much love and thanks to all of you, The Derbes Family.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Feb. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Maxime Derbes

16 Entries

Taylor Casey

March 1, 2008

I always enjoyed visiting with Max at swim meets over the years. Your family will be in our prayers.

David "Dave" Lyons

February 24, 2008

Dear Julie:
My condolences on the passing of Max. Remember when he and I took the Dale Carnegie Sales Course when you and I worked for Lincoln National Life on St. Charles Ave. back in 1971-1972? Attending those sales training meetings with Max is memorable and I am sorry I did not maintain contact with the both of you. My best wishes and blessings for you and the children to carry on.
Sincerely,
Dave Lyons

Bob and Rachel (Gossman) Schultz

February 19, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sandra Burch

February 18, 2008

I was not in town when Max passed. I want the family to know that I cherish the times when Henry and I had met with our family at Legatus. Max was always more interested in my health problems than his own. I know he was at peace during this time.
God bless him and his family.

Sandy Burch

Roy DiVincenti

February 18, 2008

Julie,
I will keep you and you children in my prayers. I will continue to keep Max in my prayers as I always have. I feel blessed to have met Max and learned from him. He was a joy to talk to and be around. I know he is with Our Savior and finally at rest. Let me know if you should need anything.
Your Friend,
Roy DiVincenti

Neal and Donna Kaplan

February 16, 2008

Heartfelt condolences go to the Derbes family and all who were close to Max. Although we have not kept in touch, we have fond memories of Max and Julie at Yale.

Dan Verdick & family

February 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.

Grant Brauwn

February 15, 2008

The nurses at Hematology and Oncology Specialist were saddened to hear of Mr. Max's passing. He was such a nice guy and always so easy to talk to. He will be missed. When Mr. Max would leave our office he would always say one word to us, and we hope he has truly found, 'peace'.

Claire Ward Murphy

February 15, 2008

I had been deeply touched by the extreme love, strength and faith in the Derbes household during my brief time painting a sky on the dining room ceiling. I will never forget sharing a meal and chating with such a gracious, intelligent, peaceful and faithful soul as Max Derbes. My thoughts and prayers are with Julie and the daughter who shares my name; the only family members I had met.
I have only now, February 15th at 8:34pm, learned the news and I am too late to attend the wake. However, I will be at the church tomorrow to attend mass.
Claire

John Hill

February 15, 2008

My deepest sympathies are offered to Max’s family. During my many years as a commercial real estate broker in New Orleans, I held Max in the highest esteem. He was knowledgeable, highly intelligent, totally trustworthy and always fun to be with. Whenever I returned to New Orleans over the years to visit, I always called Max to see how he was doing. He was a good friend and I will always carry his memory .

Connor Gossman

February 15, 2008

I've only met Max a couple times and when we got together, he and I really hit it odd. It is so sad what has happened. Condolences to his close family members.

Carl Neuenhaus

February 15, 2008

Max will be missed by all who knew him. He made a lasting impact on me and many others. I won't forget him.

Susan Rhodes

February 15, 2008

Our family feels so deeply your loss, our prayers, and support are with you and yours. We were honored to have met Max and been a part of his life. We will always keep his memory in our minds. And look forward to the day when we will all be together again. Until then we will keep all of the Derbes family in our hearts and prayers.

lisa delgado

February 15, 2008

The Derbes family has brought great joy and many memories to my family.Thank you Max.

Jerry Schnitt

February 15, 2008

Max was a great man who brought NOLA north to CT for college, and kept his perspective through his life successes and his trials. He truly treated others as he wished to be treated, and gave off a caring warmth which was supported by his inner strength [and he was also physically strong: he was the 1968 CT Judo champion].

A great loss for us all.

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

February 15, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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