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for Robert Sistrunk
J. T.
April 13, 2023
May his good works be remembered.
J Turner
April 13, 2022
A hard worker always thinking of the needs of others. He will be remembered by his family, Friends, many others and I´m sure by our heavenly father also.
MARIA OBERLANDER RYAN
May 13, 2016
DR. ROYCE SISTRUNK WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART AS I WORKED CLOSELY IN LABOR & DELIVERY AS AN RN WITH HIM FOR YEARS BEFORE HIS RETIREMENT FROM RIVER PARISHES HOSPITAL IN LAPLACE. DR. ROYCE DELIVERED MY THIRD CHILD ON DR. SISTRUNK'S OWN BIRTHDAY IN SEPTEMBER 2001-MY SON IS NOW 14. A DEAR FRIEND, DEVOTED DOCTOR, DEDICATED COLLEAUGUE,AND A WONDERFUL FAMILY MAN WHO LOVED LIFE, THE LORD, HIS FAMILY AND HIS PATIENTS. I REMEMBER AFTER MY SON WAS BORN THAT DAY, DR. ROYCE WENT HOME TO CUT HIS GRASS WITH HIS TRACTOR ON HIS FARM. DR. ROYCE CALLED ME IN THE MIDST OF CUTTING HIS GRASS TO CHECK ON CHRISTIAN AND I POST C-SECTION. AS MY PERSONAL DOCTOR AND BELOVED FRIEND,DR.ROYCE WILL SURELY BE MISSED AND WILL HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS. GONE HOME TO THE LORD IN PEACE AND WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR BELOVED WIFE AND YOUR FAMILY. WIH WARMEST REGARDS, MARIA (OBERLANDER) RYAN, RN
Cynthia Young Venable
May 10, 2016
I love Dr. Royce Sistrunk and always will! I am so sorry to hear of his passing but so thankful to know he is with the Lord...we will miss his wonderful servant heart and service to so many! :)
Cheryl Galiano
May 9, 2016
My heart goes out to the sistrunk family he was my dr and friend sonde o was 16 I was his pt at baptist and he delivered my baby girl 1967 who now is 49 and has twins 21 years old. The outstanding care that dr sistrunk has given to me I will always hold in my heart. I was with him till the day he retired from w hospital in Laplace.and the tears just came pouring from my eyes ,his sweet nurse said don't worry Cheryl this has been going on all day .i will say that I have and will never find another dr like my dr sistrunk.thank u my dr for the wonderful year s and fonimal care. Rip...
Dianne Stafford
April 25, 2016
Phil 1:3. I have thanked God every time I have thought of Dr Sistrunk since the first day I met him at Baptist Hospital in 1965/66. I know I speak for every nursing student who had the honor of learning from him; he was a wonderful teacher and remarkable physician. I also had the privilege of knowing him as a fellow church member at First Baptist Church New Orleans. He was a good and faithful servant to the Church and to his Lord. All were blessed who had the good fortune of knowing him. Heaven is enhanced by his presence there.
Daryl Monju
April 22, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk was my doctor and a family friend. He was generous, caring and so vibrant. His huge smile would make you feel better as soon as you caught a glimpse. I will miss him as will my family.
Keith Magee
April 22, 2016
Condolences to the family. The faithful in Christ do not die.
Norma McLoughlin
April 21, 2016
My sympathy to the Sistrunk family.
Melanie Vicknair
April 21, 2016
You will sadly
Issued my friend
You delivered my daughter and now she's having her 2nd baby in August
I will forever be great flu for having such a wonderful dr as well as a friend
April 21, 2016
My prayers of thanksgiving for this wonderful doctor and for the consolation of Gerry and the rest of his family. Dr. Sistrunk saved the lives of my mother and sister in 1965, delivered 2 more of my siblings and 3 of my children. Dr. Sistrunk was the best, most thorough physician I have ever had. I have tried to find a good one like him since I moved out of New Orleans but none have gotten anywhere close to his genuine care and professionalism. He will be greatly missed. May his soul rest in peace.
Cindy Merritt Cochrane
Christine Rooks
April 21, 2016
I would like to express my most sincere regrets to the family of Dr. Sistrunk for your loss. As his patient for many years having first met him in 1970 with the birth of my first daughter he went on to deliver my second daughter in 1972. I respected him very highly. A loving, kind, caring doctor. Always had a smile, a warm hand shake and called me by my first name. I've missed him dearly these last years after he moved his practice to Laplace. I will always remember him. How lucky you all were to have had him - thanks for sharing him with all of us.
April 21, 2016
Prayers for all of his family during this time. Dr. Sistrunk delivered 2 of my children. My daughter in 1959 & my son in 1960. He did whatever it took to delivery my babies safely. I just loved him and mostly trusted him to deliver my babies a live. I had problems but he made me feel safe in his care. Wonderful person and OB/GYN. R.I.P.
Delores Davis Green
April 21, 2016
To the Sistrunk family, Dr.Sistrunk gave me a compliment in the 1960's while a new LPN at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, I'll never forget While doing a procedure on a patient he walked in the room and stated 'This is what I call nursing'He never knew how much that statment meant to me.May the peace of the Lord rest on you all.
Linda Feucht
April 21, 2016
My sincere sympathies to Dr. Sistrunk's Family. I met Dr. Sistrunk in 1968 with my first baby and was his patient until he retired in LaPlace. He was a wonderful doctor, kind and had a great sense of humor. No other like him. May he rest in peace.
Dottie Haydel
April 21, 2016
Dr Sistrunk delivered my three children. My oldest son was born on a Saturday and my twins (boy & girl) were born on a Sunday. Even though I was a patient of Dr. Fred Brumfield, Dr Sistrunk gave up those two weekends with his family so that I could begin mine. I am forever grateful. My thoughts and prayers are with his loving family.
L. Lusk
April 20, 2016
He was an awesome physician. I was sad when he retired but I was glad he would be able to spend time with the family he always spoke so lovingly of. I have not found any doctor who could come near to his professionalism, true interest in his patient, and is focused on the care rather than the dollar. RIP Dr. Sistrunk
Tricia Daigle
April 20, 2016
I absolutely loved Dr Sistrunk. He delivered me 42 years ago and also delivered my siblings. Dr Sistrunk delivered my daughter almost 18 years ago and I was sad that he retired before I had my second child. My mother worshiped him and brought me to him at 18 and I was scared to death but he was wonderful and amazing. I haven't seen him since he retired but I think about him often. I'm very sad to hear this news. I'm so sorry for the family's loss. God has a wonderful new angel now.
Angela Provenzano Miller
April 20, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Sistrunk's passing. I was so blessed to have him as a mentor when I joined the nursing staff in his office. Both he & his wife were excellent teachers. I remember his love for music. We would have music playing in the office and occasionally he would ask, "what is the name of that song? I really like it." My prayers are with Gerry and the family.
Joan Hendricks
April 20, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk was my OB/GYN from 1965 until he retired. He was the best and most caring and wonderful doctor I ever had. After his retirement, I truly missed him and still have not been able to find a doctor to come anywhere close to his kindness and professionalism. God bless you, Dr. Sistrunk, may you rest in peace. My condolences to the entire Sistrunk family.
Kim VanGeffen
April 20, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk was my doctor and my sister's doctor and he delivered my three nieces and nephews. I will always remember how kind and compassionate he was.
Bernie Cullen
April 19, 2016
I was so lucky to work with him at Baptist and blessed that he was my OB! Such a wonderful man. God called home another angel!
Merry Gay Vicknair
April 19, 2016
Sorry to hear about the loss of Dr. Sistrunk. He was such a kind and gentle man. My prayers are with his family. He was my doctor until his retirement. Heaven has received another angel.
JoAnn Chiasson
April 19, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk was SIMPLY the Best! I can not look at a rose and not think of him and his beautiful roses. Many of his patients like me followed him from New Orleans to the River Parish when he tried to downsize. Deep regrets to his family.
Blake Boyles
April 19, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk delivered my son Brad at 2 lbs- 9 oz, almost 26 years ago at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans. He and I were Brothers of Manresa together for over 13 years and he always asked about Brad. He was so happy that the 2lb-9 oz baby he delivered became a U.S. Marine! My thoughts and prayers are with the Sistrunk Family. Royce will truly be missed!
Lisa Watson
April 19, 2016
He was such an incredible doctor and human being. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yvette Donnaud
April 19, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family..Dr.Sistrunk was my Obgyn and delivered both my children. He was my Doctor up until he retired and still haven't found a doctor that meets the fine qualities of kindness, knowledge and especially the geninue concern he had for his patients..He was a great doctor and a fine example of a great person..
Mike Farber
April 19, 2016
I'm sorry to hear about this. Dr. Sistrunk delivered two of my sons. I played high school sports with Terry and Shawn. My aunt is his sister in law. I had not seen him in at least a decade, but I am sorry for your loss.
Andree Roberts
April 19, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk delivered 3 of my beautiful children and I was privileged that my daughter Caroline Marie Roberts was the last baby he delivered, on January 16, 2002!!
He was such a kind, compassionate and gentle soul...I will be forever great full for having such a wonderful Doctor there to bring my children into the world. May the Lord bless and comfort all of you...
Rest in Peace Dr. Sistrunk and thanks for making such a difference in the lives of so many children.
Mona Caillouet
April 19, 2016
He was a great Dr and a very nice person. Worked with him at RPH. When I left RPH to pursue my flying career he gave me a bible for safe travels. Praying for his family.
Judy Robarts
April 19, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk delivered my children in the 90's and my fourth child was his last delivery at Baptist. So many times I would go to him with a question and he would bring it up and solve the problem before I could ask. He and his staff were a huge blessing! Prayers for him and his family.
Elaine Kiefer
April 19, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk was the best OBGYN ever. I worked for him and with him in the 80's. He delivered my children and took such good care of me as a patient. Such a lovely man. My deepest condolences to his family.
Libby Boihem
April 19, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk was my doctor for many years. He was a kind and compassionate man and an even greater doctor. Winston Churchill said, We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. What a life Dr. Sistrunk had! My thoughts and prayers are with the Sistrunk family as well as his extended family of patients.
Donna Dodd Deffes
April 19, 2016
Mikey and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know words can't express the loss of your father. I hope in days to come you can remember all the good times you shared with your father and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He will be watching over you forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tracy Shaff
April 19, 2016
Condolences to the entire Sistrunk family. I hope you find peace and comfort in remembering Dr.Sistrunk's incredible legacy. God bless you all.
Gayle Alfortish
April 19, 2016
Dr.Sistrunk was a great doctor. He was always so kind and caring. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Gayle & Kenneth Alfortish
April 19, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk was the greatest and personable doctor that I have ever had. He delivered both of my children and he remained my doctor until he retired. Heaven has gained a wonderful man.
Deepest Sympathies
Linda Donnaud
Tammy Matherne
April 19, 2016
My prayers are with the Sistrunk Family. Dr. Sistrunk was an amazing doctor. He had a great bedside manner and always so kind. He delivered my daughter 30 years ago and remained my doctor until he retired. Deepest condolences. God bless his family.
Brett Hebert
April 19, 2016
Dear family of Dr. Robert
Sorry to hear about the loss of Dr. Robert. I am one of the babies Dr. Robert delivered. I turned 47 this year.
Stephanie Cassesi Crescioni
April 19, 2016
So sorry to hear of Dr. Sistrunk's passing. He was a such wonderful man. He was my ob/gyn for years (too many to count) and delivered my two boys. I was so sad when he left his practice in New Orleans - and there was NO replacing him. He's touched many lives. May he rest in peace. Prayers and love to his family.
Judy Palmer
April 19, 2016
Back in the 60's when I needed an ob/gym nearly everyone I asked said "Dr. Sistrunk". What made him REALLY stand out, they urged, was his special ability with difficult births - newborns in grave distress. "You've got to have him
- he can save your baby's life!"
Pat and Sue Browne
April 19, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
April 19, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk was a wonderful man. My mother and her five daughters went to him. He was an amazing doctor and human being. He will be missed. There's a special place in heaven for people like him.
Deepest Sympathies,
Mary Maurin
April 19, 2016
What a wonderful Dr.I know he will be greatly missed .He took excellent care of all his patients,Carolyn Sanford
Bob and Jean Humble
April 19, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Sistrunk family. Praying for all.
Cynthia Burstein Waldman
April 18, 2016
So sorry to hear about the passing of Doctor Sistrunk. I boarded my horse at his farm in Ponchatoula for several years and he was always wonderful to me. He will be missed.
Danna Adams
April 18, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk will be greatly missed by me and our staff. He was a pleasure. Prayers for the family.
Cheryl Keller
April 18, 2016
Dr. Sistrunk was a wonderful doctor and a compassionate man. He delivered two of my children and had a very hard time replacing. Actually I don't think anyone could replace him. May he rest in peace with his Heavenly Father and finally be in peace. Cheryl Keller
Mrs. Marsha Barattini Pazos
April 18, 2016
Dr. Robert Royce Sistrunk was my Gynecologist for thirty years. He delivered our children and he was a prince of a Doctor. I have though of him often and spoke with him after Katrina. His family will be in my prayers. I pray he now rest in pease and that his journey has just begun. Bless you Dr. Sistrunk. You were the best.
Jeanne Brough
April 18, 2016
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Sistrunk family. It was a pleasure having Dr. Sistrunk as a neighbor. He will be deeply missed.
Gil & Becky (Otwell) Pafford
April 18, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful man, boss and friend. Our deepest condolences...
Ken Bopp
April 18, 2016
Royce was also a friend as well as a co worker. We will miss him greatly.
J T
April 18, 2016
Please accept my sympathy and comforting thought at Matthew 5:4
The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home
April 18, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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