Richard Holmes

1945 - 2022

Richard J. Holmes passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the age of 77. He was born on April 16, 1945, was a native of Norco, LA and a longtime resident of Laplace, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Helen Hotard Holmes and Ernest L. "Whitey" Holmes and his brothers, Ernest J. Holmes, Ernest L. "Putch" Holmes, John C. Holmes, and Will Holmes. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Alda Ann Freitas Holmes, their daughters, Cathy Holmes Adams (Steve) and Carin Holmes, and grandchildren, Chole, Jacob, and Olivia Adams. He is also survived by his brothers, Leonard J. Holmes, Roger C. Holmes (Shawn), and Matthew Holmes (Mary), sister-in-law, Terri H. Holmes, niece, Kristin Barios (Johnny), nephews, Jason Holmes (Tram), Aaron Holmes, and Taylor Holmes, and great-nieces, Maisin, Everly, Harper, and, Haidyn. The family would like to give a special thanks to the team at Cypress Physical Therapy in Laplace, LA, the staff of Compassus Hospice, and all the wonderful sitters who took care of Richard. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Rd., Destrehan, LA. Visitation will be held from 10 am - 12 pm with a memorial Mass to begin at 12 pm. Inurnment will be private. The family asks that masks please be worn during the services. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org/donate. An online guestbook is available at www.HCAlexander.com.