Paul Honore Laguens

Paul Laguens Obituary

LAGUENS Paul Honore Laguens, age 93, died peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2013, in Houston, TX. Born May 17, 1919, in New Orleans and a longtime resident of Arabi, LA, Paul was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife Margie Scafide Laguens, his parents Paul Honore Laguens Sr. and Pauline Bouche and two older brothers, Louis Gueniot and Marcel Gueniot. He is survived by his son, John Paul Laguens, daughters Renee Laguens Perret (husband Trip) and Anne Laguens Schneider (husband Mike); five grandchildren: Jennifer Perret Dorsey, Patrick Schneider, Brian Perret, Kevin Schneider and Meg Schneider and two great-grandchildren: Madelyn Renee Dorsey and Asa Wilder Schneider. Paul was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School in New Orleans. He started his career in banking with the Whitney National Bank in 1938, and retired from the St. Bernard Bank and Trust Company as Senior Vice President at the age of 75. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corp as a radio operator throughout the European theatre. Paul was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus, the St. Vincent DePaul Society and he particularly enjoyed the friendship of his Thebian Fraternity brothers for over 50 years, serving as their regent for several terms. One of his greatest joys was attending a yearly retreat at Manresa Retreat House in Convent, LA which he did for over 45 years. He was a devoted husband and father. Paul was liked and respected by all who knew him. His sense of humor will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Paul's memory to Manresa Retreat House, P. O. Box 89, Convent LA 70723 or to Brother Martin High School Alumni Office, 4401 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Services are Friday, February 22, 2013 at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA 70043. Visitation will begin at 10 AM followed by Mass in the chapel at 11 AM. Burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in the Magnolia Room of St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home. To view and sign the family guest register, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com .

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 19 to Feb. 22, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Laguens

7 Entries

Lee Brady

March 3, 2013

I met "Mr. Paul" when he moved to The Hampton in Houston where I lead a montyly sing-along. I immediately took a liking to him, how could anyone not? I think the fact that I'm a Louisiana girl helped us to bond. We taled LSU football, Saints football and shared some Louisiana stories. (My grandparents grew up on Bayou Manchac in Ascenscion Parish and he loved to hear my stories about them.) Mr. Paul always made a point to thank me for my music and I always played his two requests, "Climb Every Mountain" and "As Time Goes By" whenever I saw him. In fact, when I saw him last on the first Saturday in February he and I chatted about "As Time Goes By" and how he loved Casablanca and that song. We also talked about the SuperBowl which was the next day. It was sad to watch him slip away, but I hope his family knows that in his final days he brought MUCH joy into the lives of those around him--the staff, the residents of the Hampton and volunteers like me. He always managed to brag on his grandaughter who I hear is a gifted musician. I regret I never got to meet her. I look forward to singing again with "Mr. Paul" in the heavenlies. My prayers are with the family and loved ones.

Melonie Bruno

February 26, 2013

Mr. Paul, you will always be in my heart. Evertime i look at your window i see happy memories. I am happy that you and mrs margie are dancing. Miss u already.

Denise Richard

February 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Frichter

February 23, 2013

John, please accept my deep sympathy on your father's recent passing. He was a wonderful man and a great boss. I learned a lot from him and I never forgot him despite the years that passed. I know he's resting in peace with the Lord and your sweet mom. Judy

Larry Caillouet

February 21, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the family of Paul at this time. My late Grandfather Gervais L. Fourcade, was Paul's first cousin. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul and speaking with him about our shared family history several times.

Sincerely,

Larry Caillouet

Alfreda Melerine - Pizani

February 21, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Paul's passing. He was my boss at St. Bernard Bank and was a very kind man who I enjoyed working with. Rest in peace Mr. Paul. My sympathy is with his family.

Antonia & Butch La Nasa/Travis

February 20, 2013

Mr Paul will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I know Mom and Dad (La Nasa) will be waiting to greet him and hope him and mom don't fight too much!! Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

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