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Wayne P. "Honka" Foret Sr.

Wayne P. "Honka" Foret Sr. obituary, Harvey, LA

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Wayne Foret Obituary

Wayne "Honka" P. Foret Sr. has entered into the gates of heaven at the age of 72 on December 3, 2020. A native of Westwego, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved companion of Eleanor Roux of 15 years. Father to the late Wayne "Winkie" P. Foret Jr. (Jamielynn), Jason Foret (Dawn), Tylar Muhliesen (Ron), Jamie Foret (Jill), Jeramie Foret (Edwin). Former husband to Joelyn Foret. Grandfather to Taylor Foret, Dawson Foret (Jessica), Branson Foret, Logan Muliesen, Jade Foret, Seth Muhliesen, Damian Foret, and Keylan Foret. Great Grandfather to Kratos Foret. Beloved son to the late Albert "Toe Toe" Foret, Sr. and the late Irene Madeline Shouest Foret. Brother to, the late Estelle Foret, Martha Daigle, the late Albert "Blue" Foret Jr., the late Charles Foret, Sydney Foret, Anthony "Tony" Foret, and Pamela Foret. Survived by brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. A maintenance welder and then life long musician. The Patriarch of the Foret Legacy in Swamp Pop Music. President and member of the Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame. Friends and fans are invited to attend a funeral Mass at 1:00PM on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 146 4th St., in Westwego, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:30AM. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna, LA. All visitors are required to follow all current COVID19 mandates and keep a social distance.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, 2020.

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Jules and Mona Albarado

December 19, 2020

Wayne was a friend of ours and will be missed, His legacy will be left in his nephews and other young musicians he inspired. Our prayers are with his family. Sorry we couldn't attend the service.

Dubby Foret

December 12, 2020

So sorry for the family’s lost and sorry we could not be there. Wayne always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart.
Not only will he be missed for his kindness but for his talent.
Your heart hurts no more.

Dubby and Jerrie Lynn Foret
First cousin

maria crout

December 12, 2020

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

Johnny Dufrene

December 11, 2020

Good friend for many years . Went to school together and I lived on ave. H and hung around with all the cousins. We had great time together l love him and will miss him.

John and Kerrie Chaisson

December 11, 2020

Wayne, You always told us, don't cry. Well we could not hold back for this one.
You will be missed. RIP Buddy.
TO Eleanor and all Wayne's family
Our prayers are with you and sorry we could not be there in you time of grief. Such a wonderful family. Love you all.

Sandy Vinet

December 9, 2020

I’m so sorry for the family’s loss. I have know Wayne for many, many years and loved listening to him and his band. May he Rest In Peace in the big band in the sky.
Sandy Vinet and Ronnie Billiot

Natalie Dupre

December 9, 2020

Tylar and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I pray you find peace and comfort in your sweet memories.

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Visitation

10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church

146 4th St., Westwego, LA

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11

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church

146 4th St., Westwego, LA

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2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058

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