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Steven Caluda Obituary

CALUDA Steven Paul Caluda passed away on June 22, 2013 at the age of 47, after a courageous fight with cancer. God has taken another Angel from this world. He was the beloved husband of Darlene McKnight Caluda of 25 years; loving and caring Father of Bradley Steven Caluda, Cody Matthew Caluda, and Amanda Nicole Caluda; son of Helen Daphne Caluda and the late Marion "Mike" Caluda. Steven was the brother of David Charles Caluda (wife Terry), Matthew Wayne Caluda (wife Karen), Kathy Caluda Byrnes (husband William), and Carol Ann Caluda; brother-in-law of Linda Maldonado, Raymond LaNoue (wife Cheryl), and Charlene Malone (husband Mel). He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Mike Maldonado and Gibbs LaNoue. Beloved by nieces: Laura Caluda, Emily Byrnes, Kimberly Jump, Kayli Alphonso, Kandace Alphonso, and Ashley LaNoe; nephews: Jason Caluda, Timmy Byrnes, William Maldonado, Cameron Alphonso; and great-niece: Hanna Jump. Steve graduated from Chalmette High School and was a native of St. Bernard Parish, and a resident of Slidell for the last eight years. He was a firefighter of St. Bernard Parish Fire Dept for 14 years, retired, and worked as an insurance agent for Mel Malone Insurance Agency for the past four years. He will be sadly missed by all our dearest friends. We want to say "Thank you" to all our family and friends who have been so loving and supportive for the last few years, we are deeply greatful. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 1:00pm, at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, in Slidell. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday beginning at 10:00am. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 24 to Jun. 26, 2013.

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June 28, 2013

ThInking and praying for the caluda family in this time of your sorrow. Love you Daph. From Sheila Diamond n family.

Denise Gassiot

June 28, 2013

To the Caluda family our deepest condolences we had the greatest respect for Steve and will miss his generous nature, his warm smile and his remarkable sense of humor.
Steve was a true warrior and we admire the way he lived his life he was such a wonderful man. Please let us know whether there is anything we can do to help during this difficult time.
Your family is in our family prayer bowl and we have lit candles at church for you all. I only wish that we could have done more. Denise & Sonny Gassiot and your friends at Safelite AutoGlass.

Linda Maldonado

June 28, 2013

I light this candle for you to show how you light up our lives. You knew how to make me smile and laugh even when I was sad. I love you and miss you and will always be there for Dee, the kids, your mom, brothers and sisters .

Pauline Valle

June 27, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Lisa Touchard-White

June 26, 2013

Ms. Helen, I'm not sure if you remember me, but I was friends with Steven in high school. He was Scott Gremillion's best friend, and Scott and I dated. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's sad to see a life cut so short. The memories of high school days makes me smile, so always keep the memories of happy days in your mind, because those are the ones that will make you smile. My prayers are with you and your family.

DESIRE BADEAUX

June 26, 2013

TERRY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IM SURE HE WILL BE SADLEY MISSED.

Stacy & Robert Campo

June 25, 2013

There are NO words that can express the sadness that I feel for you, Darlene and the kids. Life will never be the same but...it can still be wonderful. The love that Steve has left behind was the kind of love that most people will spend a life time looking for. But, you wont have look very far to see it! Steve was a one in a million kind of Father, Husband, brother, son and friend. He fought a brave and tough fight but, I the end as it often does the CANCER won! Cancer may have taken you out of daily lives but, it will never take your love from our hearts! I have never had the honor of knowing a better human being in my life. He was my HERO in may way. I was my pleasure to watch him with his beautiful wife and his loving family. Steve often gave me the courage that I needed to carry on from the problems that life often handed me. He also taught that you can face anything that life hands you with style and Grace, just has he did! I will miss sending him pictures in the morning just to hear him laugh. My life is forever changed in many ways because of the amount of love and care that he showed anyone that he knew! His smile you light up a room and he could always make you feel better after talking to him for 2 seconds! My tears will fall for you after today and forever...some will be sad but, most will be filled with joy from the memories that you have left me with.
It was a great honor to have you as a part of my family!
Dee, I will be here for you forever! I love you and I will always be here to pick up you if you need it or just walk by your side! You heart and soul are also a blessing to my life!
I love you and the kids so much! Together we will get through the rough times and still be able to laugh about the old ones!
All my love,
Stacy

Randy & Sandra Robichaux

June 25, 2013

Darlene, we are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Laura Caluda

June 25, 2013

Stevie, you were the best uncle in the world. I have so many great memories of growing up with you, from giving me a hard time at Paw Paw s store to putting the fire out in my first car. It is going to be hard watching football games without you, but I know you will be yelling along with us. You were such a great person and have always been there for me always. Love and miss you always

Lacy Ryan

June 25, 2013

When I looked at Steve, I saw a courageous and loving man. He loved his family and friends so much that he fought daily to remain in their presence. He is more than just a friend & co-worker to me, he is the definition of inspiration. I will cherish every memory, email, funny picture, and saying that I have had from or with him for the last 3 years. I was blessed to have known him. I am truly sorry for this loss, as it was too soon to take this wonderful man. Darlene, Brad, Cody, & Amanda have a very rough road ahead but I am most positive that Steve will be helping from above and giving them his strength at this time. I love you all & Steve will be missed always.

- Hakuna Matata... That was his saying.

Love you Stevie!

Ashley LaNoue

June 25, 2013

Uncle Steve will be greatly missed and always in my heart.

Pam & Mike Brelet

June 25, 2013

Darlene, we are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Georganna Alphonso

June 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Caluda Family. Rest assure that Steve is in a better place watching over all of you.

God Bless,
Georganna & Timmy Alphonso

Stacy Villa

June 25, 2013

Steve - no words can say how heartbroken we are right now. You are an inspiration to me and many others as to your determination to fight the battle you fought as well as your loving and caring nature not only to Dee, the kids and your family but also to your friends and anyone who needed help.

You were one of the greatest friends and neighbors anyone could ask for and I thank God everyday that Dave and I moved to Olivia Street over 19 years ago and met you and Dee - not knowing then the lifelong freindship I would have with you all.

I thank God that you are no longer suffering and you are watching over us all as our New Angel Above.

Miss you like crazy and love you to the moon and back and the the sun and back!

June 25, 2013

Darlene, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have you and your family in my prayers. He is no longer suffering and is watching over you and the kids from heavan above.

Kathy Smith

Linda & Chris Villa

June 25, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless all of you. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Ralph LaBauve

June 25, 2013

Sending our love and prayers your way Darlene and Family . Know that Steve is now in a Beautiful place no longer in pain and one day you will reunite . The memories we have shared with Steve will live on in our hearts .

Ralph & Jane LaBauve

Ralph LaBauve

June 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss Darlene and Family . Know that you are in our prayers . Steve will live on in our hearts , the memories we will be with us forever .

Ralph LaBauve & Family

William Dupuy, Jr.

June 25, 2013

Darlene and Family,

As you grieve, know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Steve. I can't imagine the sadness you must be feeling from your loss. Take care.

Love, Billy and Michelle Dupuy

Darlene Caluda

June 25, 2013

We miss and love you so much Daddy! Love Amanda, Cody and Brad

Bobby Nores

June 24, 2013

Steve,
While it has been many years since our time in middle school and high school, I always considered you my friend. Your smile and sense of humor will always be remembered. Your light here on earth has been extinguished and the world is now a darker place. Please know that you will not be forgotten.

Alexis Brasseaux

June 24, 2013

Sorry for your loss. He's with god now.

June 24, 2013

Harold and I are so sorry for the loss of Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with Darlene, his children, his Mother, and the rest of his family. Love ya'll.

Charlotte & Harold Jackson, Belton, Tx.
(Mel Malone's sister)

June 24, 2013

Just wanted to say we are so sorry about stevie,s passing and that we love you Aunt Daph will be praying for you and the family,Our heartfelt sympathy love Lisa morgan Howell and fam

Linda Lombardo

June 24, 2013

Dearest Daphne & Family,

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May God be with you and your
family at this time of loss. I'll be
praying for comfort and peace for you
and yours.
Always,
Linda Lombardo

Stephen Albers

June 24, 2013

Steve you were a dear friend to me since childhood. We joined TKE together in college and shared so many wonderful fun times together. You will be in my thoughts forever and I miss you.

Connie Caluda Brown

June 24, 2013

You will be truly missed. I always remember all those Saturdays we stocked shelves together at the store. Until we meet again, my dear cousin. Love, Connie

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