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Wayne Mayeux Obituary

MAYEUX Wayne Joseph Mayeux, age 49, a native of Chalmette and a resident of Franklinton died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in Gonzales. He was employed with Durwood Dunn, Inc. in New Orleans and an avid Saints fan. Survived by 3 sons and a daughter-n-law: Zach Mayeux, Clint and Amanda Mayeux all of Franklinton, Brock Mayeux of Mt. Hermon. Father Raymond Mayeux of Chalmette, grandmother Verlie Mayeux of Simsport, brother Barry Mayeux of Chalmette. Extended family: Chuck and Brandi Welch, Riley and Tanner Welch, Kenneth Webb. He was preceded in death by his mother Maureen Mayeux, brother Bruce Mayeux and extended family Scott Reid. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home after 10AM Saturday, September 1, 2007 until time of funeral service at 2PM in the funeral home chapel. Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 31, 2007.

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Brandie Welch

September 29, 2007

I found a father in a unexpected place. You welcomed me & my family in to your life & home with open arms. Riley & Tanner will always call you there Paw-Paw! We miss you!!! We will remember you often! I know you are in a better place & will look after all of us! I will try to act on all the advice you gave. I LOVE YOU!!! XOXO........Brandie

Dottie Peralta

September 14, 2007

Wayne, I really liked you from the first. You were always smiling and very sincere and funny. You seemed to handle stress well and always kept going. I enjoyed our laughing together, you , me , Terri ,Karen about being members of the first "wives" club..Missing you but knowing you are at peace in our Fathers House........Love Dottie Peralta

James Perry

September 14, 2007

Thanks for the memories Wayne, you will never be forgotten. You always kept us laughing as only you could do.

Aunt Beverly Perry

September 12, 2007

I will always remember you as being sincere, cheerful and loving. Your kind and caring traits live on in Zach, Clint & Brock. I am grateful that I got to see you and talk with you at Carli & then Clint & Amanda's weddings.
I know you have been welcomed in Gods beautiful kingdom.

Lynn Mayeux

September 12, 2007

You were the most caring and giving person I know. Thanks for all the wonderful times you shared with us. You will be missed more than you would have ever imagined. You will remain in our hearts forever.
(David, Brandi and Devin Phelps)

Phyllis Peralta

September 11, 2007

To my first son-in-law. You were a good son-in-law. Thank you for all the times you were there for Elliott and Me, especially after Katrina when we so needed help.We will miss you. May the Lord welcome you into his heavenly kingdom.

Chip Peralta

September 10, 2007

To my brother-in-law... The memories we had on those weekends in Isabel are fresh in my mind. Your friendship and the care you gave to my sister and your boys was nothing short of awesome. Thank you for being more than a relative. My friend. Rest in peace.

Loretta Mayeux Gill

September 9, 2007

I will always remember the good times we shared, from moving to Isabel to the birth of each of our boys. You will be remembered each time I look at their faces. Most of all the memory of you and I at Clint's wedding. Thank you for being my friend. You gave me our sons, my love for you will never fade. I will miss you.

Tina Mayeux-Hymel

August 31, 2007

For my cousin,with whom I've shared laughter and good times. Your kindred spirit and smiling face will truly be missed. You will always be remembered and loved. My most sincere sympathies to you--Zach, Clint and Brock. Wayne lives on through you boys. Keep the spirit alive! Love Always, Your cousin--Tina Mayeux-Hymel

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