Name: Visitation for Richard Walter "Ricksta" Leveque
Start: 2024-06-29T16:30:00.000Z
Location: Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

Richard "Ricksta" Walter Leveque passed away on June 22, 2024 at the age of 72. He was born on May 13, 1952 in New Orleans. He was a graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School and the University of New Orleans. In his free time, he devoted many years to coaching and enjoyed playing tennis, golfing, and smoking cigars, but above all, he cherished the moments spent with his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Karon Karl Leveque; daughters, Lindsey Leveque Barbee (Joel Marino) and Karla Leveque Landry (Jacob); grandchildren, Cruze Michael Barbee, Kora Rosélite Landry, and Kampmann Leigh Landry; brother, Kenneth Jay Leveque (Lise) and sister, Laura Jean Leveque; nieces, Melanie Renée Leveque, and Julie Erin Leveque; along with extended beloved Kampmann, Gauthe, Ross, Karl, Pedelahore, Vamvoras, Torres, Landry, Marino, Generes, & Wiles families. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Walter "Stickman" Leveque, Jr. and Joyce Kampmann Leveque. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Catholic memorial service, officiated by Fr. Bob Massett, in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. After the chapel service, eulogies will be shared. He will be put to rest privately at a later date. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Leveque

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14 Entries

Gary Barocco

October 22, 2024

RIP. Ricky, we had many wonderful memories at Rummel. Condolences to the family. GB

Fifi Zambon

June 30, 2024

Kenny, I´m am so sorry for you! Losing a sibling is the hardest for you and Laura!! I will be praying for you two and your families! You know the Cousin loved you!!
In Jesus name!! Fifi Cousin Zambon

Fifi Cousin Zambon

June 30, 2024

Karon,I´m so sorry about Ricky. it breaks my heart!!
I will be praying for you and your family!
Ricky was a great husband and father! He was a good athlete and dancer too! I know the Cousin
Family feel the same way!!! I would be there but
Cannot walk! God Bless you and your family and
The repose of the soul of Richard Leveque!!
In Jesus name!! Fifi Cousin Zambon

Matt Martinez

June 30, 2024

Ricky remains in my mind as a fine man. We had a lotta laughs on and around the tennis court for many years. I'm sorry for his loss. Warm wishes for love and comfort to all his family and friends.

Paul and Elaine Abadie

June 29, 2024

To me Rick will always be remembered as a fun loving, wonderful person whose personality would fill up a room, a dug out, or the tennis courts. I have so many fond memories of being around him with all of the guys at B.J.´s or Freddie´s after the ball games. The years have passed but I still see him as that young vibrant competitor whose company was enjoyed by all. In the midst of all the fun, laughter, and joking around Rick had a sincerity about him that everyone felt the bond of a close trusted friend in him. What a great person, what a great guy we had in our lives who will be sorely missed. Our most sincere condolences to Karon and family,
Paul and Elaine Abadie

Terrie Tunstall Poehl

June 28, 2024

I am so sorry about Rickey's passing. The entire group of PEMM (Physical Education Majors' and Minors') Club at UNO was made better by his presence.

Godspeed.

al ferry

June 27, 2024

God bless you, Raider.

Vincent Caire

June 27, 2024

Some of my fondest memories are of cutting up in Coach Leveque´s science class at Rummel. Especially when he was doing much of the cutting up himself! God bless you good Sir!

Gloria Lear

June 27, 2024

Karon you and you family have my deepest sympathy .It is so hard to lose a loved one .Rickey was such a nice person. I can remember his jolly personality.He was always so kind to me.May God give you and your family the strength and courage needed at this most difficult time in your lives.Ma wonderful memories bring joy and make you smile
Sincerely Ana `s friend
Gloria Lear

James Hoefeld

June 27, 2024

Blessings to a Good Friend, teacher, and mentor! You always took the time out your busy schedule to sit and reminisce about the Good ole Days at Rummel! Your tennis Days and Beautiful Family! I will remember stopping by and all our Talks in the Driveway! The last talk was on Faith and Family! And your Gratitude.That will be forever in my Heart! Love , Jamie and Tammy Hoefeld

Tony Jaeger

June 26, 2024

Ricky had a personality larger than life. His gregarious persona ignited a sense of friendship amongst all of those he encountered. Although out of touch for decades, the memories of his cheering for the Raiders, and the antics
he shared unabashedly as he entertained the throngs of Tulane Stadium Saints fans, will be cherished memories by all who knew him back when. Personally, the times shared with my ole friend are a gift I will forever be grateful for. With a sad heart, I relay to Ricky's family my deepest condolences.

Lawrence Caillouet

June 26, 2024

Deepest sympathy to The Leveque Family on your great loss of Ricky.

He was always a very nice person who will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,
Larry Caillouet

Larry Scott

June 26, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rick was one of the best ever and always had a good time. My prayers are with the entire family.

Cathy Fontenelle

June 26, 2024

Karon
All y'all in my prayers. May Ricky rest in God's perfect Peace.

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