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Michael Garlepied Obituary

GARLEPIED Michael Louis Garlepied, age 46, passed into the loving arms of our Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 11, 2010, in Chalmette, Louisiana. Beloved son of Clarence and Judy. Father of 3 children: Brittany Nicole, Michael (Mickey) Louis, and Lauren Camille; brother of 4 siblings and their spouses: David (wife Chris), Clarence (Clay) (wife Machel), Cheryl Stuard (husband Terry), and Daniel. Fiancé of Pattie Holley. Predeceased by his grandparents: Louis Senac, Patrica Senac, Inez Garlepied, and Clarence Garlepied Sr. Michael was born on December 21, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from LSU with a BS in Nursing in 1993. He was currently employed at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California. He was a caring, kind, extremely intelligent man who was bigger than life. He believed family was the most important thing to cherish out of life. He was always the first to lend a helping hand to any in need. He will be forever loved and never forgotten. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5200 Canal Blvd. (formerly All Faiths Funeral Home) on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Monday from 11:00 AM until time of service. To view or sign the Family Guestbook please visit www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2010.

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Vernon Dutton

April 25, 2010

A sad day.

Carmen Blakeman

April 20, 2010

What a sad loss to family and loved ones. I worked with Mike for several years and know how tragic a sudden-loss death is, as I lost my daughter (who also knew Mike) three years ago. My thoughts and prayers to all who loved him.

RAE ANN DEROCHE R.N.

April 20, 2010

PATTY AND FAMILIES OF MICHAEL,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES, MANY PRAYERS ARE BEING SENT TO YOU ALL TO EASE THE PAIN. REMEMBER HE WILL ALWAYS BE BY YOU AS AN ANGEL TO GUIDE YOU AND COMFORT YOU.

Penny Tomb

April 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mike"s friends and family. May God comfort you as you morn the loss of your loved one.

Rob & Shelley Clapp

April 19, 2010

Just got back from the funeral, still can't belive it. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and friends. We love and miss you.
R.I.P. till we meet again.

Jo Ann Parta

April 19, 2010

I will miss hearing your bike go by on Wednesday nights. You have been a great neighbor and we will miss you a lot. Our hearts go out to your family and friends.
Your friends and neighbors Nick and Joann Parta

April 19, 2010

My thought and prayers are with Michael's children, family, and friends, as we all have lost a wonderful friend and kind, compassionate nurse.

May you rest in peace, My Friend,
Lisa Marie DiGiorgio

Dawn Wood

April 19, 2010

Mike, I'm so glad that we had a chance to reconnect after 30 years, thank you Barry, just wish it would have been sooner...
To your family, I don't know y'all but my prayers are with you at this difficult time, Mike was a great man!
To Mike's friends, He will be missed by all and has his wings now. I pray for y'all everyday. Love you all (((HUGGS)))
Mike, look down on us once in awhile...you will be missed my friend but never forgotten...

Pat Fuenzalida

April 19, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Shawn Adams

April 18, 2010

Can't belive it..!!..Total shock....Sooo sorry to hear this trerrible news. Frankie and I knew him very well...he dated a freind Cathy Gould,..we saw him out and about on Wednesday night bike nights for years.....My god what a tradgedy.....Bless his family in these trying times......Mike was a good guy!!...he will be missed as many of my biker freinds are!......So sorry,..Shawn Adams

Our 2006 trip to sturgis was a great on!!!!! Pattie & the rest of us will miss you!!!!!!!wanda st.romain

April 18, 2010

April 18, 2010

Our hearts like yours know the pain of losing a daddy, son and brother. There are no words to ease your pain but in time your memories will dance in your head and tug on your heart bringing smiles and memories. We pray God wraps His arms around your family giving you the strength and courgage to go forward. May your memories be comforting and plentiful for these will last a lifetime. I hope you can find comfort in "REMEMBER ME AND I WILL LIVE FOREVER." God bless your family.

Our Sympathy,
Another Grieving Family

Abby Keller

April 18, 2010

Mrs. Judy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Abby Keller

Tommy Carlino

April 18, 2010

You will be missed by so many! My prayers are with your family.

April 18, 2010

we will catch up on things again later on. will miss you but not forget you.
the woodman from down the street. (Woody)

April 17, 2010

leslie gjika

April 17, 2010

Mike-You will be so very missed by every person who knew and loved you so-You were such a great friend to Jerry and I over the past three years-I remember when I first met you-and you have and always will have a special place in my heart, Jerry and I loved you so dearly and ourt heart will feel this loss forever to come....Be at Peace our dear friend and feel our love for you for always to come.... God Bless You Love always and forever....Leslyie

jerry harrell

April 17, 2010

i have lost my best friend and a brother. mike and i were very close.
i will miss your loyalty as a great friend to me. your great scence of humor, and all the good times we had. got bless you brother. i will truley miss you. rest in piece my friend. i love you. may one day we meet again.
my life will never be the same without you. i will never forget you.see you again someday..
jerry harrell metairie la.

April 17, 2010

Aunt Judie and uncle Clarence I am so very sorry for your loss. I was always so very impressed with Mike and his achievements in life. I know mike enjoyed his life to the fullest. He was always very kind and gracious to me. I will never forget him. I will miss you Cuz!
Stephen P. Maniscalco

Connee Molay

April 17, 2010

The Nursing Profession has lost one of it's finest.
Rest in piece, Mike.

Patti and the Garlepied family, my heart is heavy with sorrow and pain.

My you find piece in knowing that he is home with God, to suffer now more and will always be looking down on you.
God Bless you.

Shan & Red Huling

April 17, 2010

Mike, You were always a great friend and co-worker. We will miss you. May you rest in peace.
Shan & Red Huling.

Shan & Red Huling

April 17, 2010

Mike, You were always such a great friend to us both. You were fun to work with and to socialize with. We will miss you. May you rest in peace. Love, Shan and Red Huling

Dianne Shapiro

April 17, 2010

Mike touched the lives of many, he had a kind soul and will be missed by all. His many, many friends are a testament to the person he was. Mike would be proud to know that his friends are all there for each other. He would have wanted friends and family to come together during this difficult time to console each other and share fond memories.

April 17, 2010

To Mike's family and his chrildren, our thoughs,hearts, and prayers go out to all. We will miss him and hope that you all will find comfort in knowing that Mike had many friends that cared. May God Bless You All through this time and hope you find comfort from all that cared for Mike. He will be missed a lot. Cindy (Pittman) Haw and his friends at Causeway Hardware.

April 17, 2010

Mike, I will always remember the good times we had. you were a kind and generous person. We will miss you.Rest in Peace. David Gagliano

The Toll Family

April 17, 2010

Brittany we are so sorry for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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