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Ernest Paul "Ernie" LeBlanc

Ernest LeBlanc Obituary

Ernest Paul "Ernie" LeBlanc passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Gainesville, Fla., as the result of an accident. He was 53, born July 27, 1955, in Baton Rouge. Ernie was a loving son, brother, father, uncle and friend to all. A resident of Duplessis, he was the fifth of 10 children. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Andre and Laura Carbo LeBlanc, who were of McCall; and maternal grandparents, Edward Ernest Jr. and Virginia Eve Gautreaux Braud, who were of Gonzales. He is survived by his parents, Leslie J. and Shirley Braud LeBlanc, of Gonzales; and sons, Gabriel Paul and Jude Michael LeBlanc, both of Prairieville. Ernie is also survived by his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Leslie Matthew, Thomas Marion, Annette LeBlanc Dawson and Don, Patrick Joseph and Joette, Kenneth James, "Muff" and LeeAnn, Madeleine LeBlanc Shepherd and Tommy, Louis Gerald, Catherine LeBlanc Hunt and Donnie, and Laura LeBlanc Brock and Brett. Ernie was loved by his nieces and nephews, Willa, Renee, Chris, Shelley, Amanda, Vanessa, Adrien, Andre, Matthew, Mark, Samuel, Angela, Colin, Alee, Andrew, Christine, Adam, Sarah, Joseph, Paul, Anthony, Austin and Aaron. Ernie is also survived by his great-nephews, Jed, Seth, Payton, Jacob, Evan, Clayton and Darian; and great-niece, Amelia. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Rosie Hilbun Hernandez; and girlfriend, Gail Broussard Boudreaux. He was employed by Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Engineering on assignment at Georgia-Gulf Corp. in Plaquemine. He graduated from Istrouma High School, Class of 1973. He was an active member of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Union Local 198, the American Motorcycle Association and the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. Ernie was a parishioner of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales. The LeBlanc family would like to thank Dr. Bashin, Michael Johnson and the entire staff of Shands at The University of Florida for their profound care and support. The pallbearers for the service will be Ernie's five brothers and two cousins, Dennis and Gary Bourgeois. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Sunday, March 8, was from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation at St. John Catholic Church in Prairieville on Monday, March 9, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass celebrated by the Rev. Michael Alello at 11 a.m. Burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park.

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Published by The Advocate from Mar. 7 to Mar. 9, 2009.

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Gail Boudreaux

April 5, 2009

About 5 years ago an awesome man danced his way into my heart and into my life! Ernie was as nice and sweet as he was incredibly handsome. He had a captivating smile and personality. We hit it off instantly,...I guess because of our passion for music and dancing, our similar family values and religious beliefs and our burning love for people. We so loved our own and each other's families. He will be in our hearts and souls forever, and I will always love him.....Gail Boudreaux

Mary Guedry-Campos

March 31, 2009

Cathy, Laura, Louis, Kenny, Annette, Madeline and all of the Leblanc family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Denise Sicard Plaisance

March 25, 2009

Cousin Leslie and Shirley, and all of your precious family,
Ernie's presence will be missed, but his legacy lives on through his beautiful children and the love he shared with his family and friends. I will always remember the fun times playing cards, running through the sugar cane fields, and riding the horses when we were so much younger. Ernie will always be remembered in our hearts as a fun loving - free spirited cousin.
May Jesus fill your emptiness with joyous memories of Ernie's fun-loving life.
cousins Denise(Sicard) and Glenn Plaisance - Rebecca and Alyce,
A.J. Sicard (Ducie LeBLanc's husband)

Elizabeth Crifasi Maxwell

March 23, 2009

I went to St. Anthony's with Ernie. I will always remember his dark curly hair and beautiful smile. He was a very creative and fun loving person who loved to draw. He had alot of friends and really knew how to have fun. We shared many memories of nuns and plays and recesses together. We were both from a large family and our parents knew each other. My dad is Ben Crifasi, he owned the One Stop Market on Scenic Hwy. My prayer for you is that God will hold you close to his heart and let you lean on him when the pain get too hard. I'll always remember your Ernie. He was a great guy.

Clyde LeBlanc

March 22, 2009

Mr. Leslie and Ms Shirley LeBlanc,

I am Clyde LeBlanc, the second son of Percy J. and Clarisse Richard LeBlanc. My grandfather was Louis LeBlanc, brother of Andre. My father and mother had great respect for you.

I am sorry for the loss of Ernest. There are some moments in life that have no "silver linings."

I spoke with Annette this weekend and have had the occasion of seeing Leslie Matthew on family events where we come to show respect. I am sorry that I was unable to do so in memory of Ernie.

I wish you peace and good heath.

Clyde LeBlanc

Joan Harper

March 19, 2009

Annette @ Don, it was such a pleasure meeting you both down at LSU. Thank you for introducing Lisa and I to Earnie that night. He was so warm and friendly. I feel like I've known you all forever. Earnie always had a warm smile on his face the whole night, and seemed so happy to be there watching Gabe race. Even Lisa said he was so nice. She's called me to ask about him but I hadn't been able to contact you so I didn't know the sad news. Please Know that you and your family, and especially Earnie Will be in my prayers daily. Please give your family my condolances and know that God had a special need for someone as sweet as he was. Love always. Joan

Beth Townsend and Cade Vaughn

March 16, 2009

Gabe and Jude,
We are so sorry to hear of your daddys passing. You are in our prayers.

Gail Millet

March 16, 2009

Gabe and Jude,

I am so sorry for the lost of your dad. I know how it feels to loose a dad I just lost mine a year ago it seem like yesterday. Hurt will get easier as time goes by, but just remember he will live through you two guys and every time you think of him he right there in your hearts. Your dad was a great guy always said hello with a big smile, a firm hand shake or would give you a hug. There will be a time when you think of him you will either laugh or cry; that is your way of healing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the all of LeBlanc family.

Love Ya’ll &God Bless
Gail Millet

Gemma (Hathcox) Rachal

March 12, 2009

Aunt Shirley & Uncle Leslie, and all my cousins... It has been many years since I have seen alot of ya'll but, all the members of my family; extended or otherwise are always in my prayers. Mama *Sue Carbo Hathcox* and I just found out Tuesday evening. We are so sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts and prayers will be for each and everyone of you. My mom wanted me to tell you that she loves you,and is going to have Mass said for Earnie.
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers for many months to come.

The Scioneaux Family

March 12, 2009

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ernie when he would come to lunch at our restaurant with Bill Orazio. He was truly a person that blessed our lives even for the brief moments we got to visit with him. He truly had compassion and wisdom. He completed the work God put him here to do and we know he will be truly missed.

Shelley LeBlanc

March 11, 2009

I will miss seeing Ernie's smiling face when we are all together. So many things cross my mind when I think of him and it brings an overwhelming sadness to know that I will not see him again in this life. He taught me how to tie my shoes when I was younger and also how to ride a bike. Payton loved him and cherished the time that he spent with Ernie. His favorite recent memory was sitting in his lap at the Catholic High game watching Jude play football...while Ernie explained, in great detail, every play of the game. Gabe and Jude, you both know without having to say it that we will always be here for you. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. I will miss him every day.

Stacy Mills

March 10, 2009

Jude

From your BMX family, living in Conroe Texas, originally from Slidell, La. Sorry we were unable to be in Louisiana during this time. We want to say our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We first met you and your Dad at the BMX track in Baton Rouge. Your Dad made us feel right at home at the Brec track from our first visit till our last. He was such a friendly and kind person. Ernie always encouraged Matt on the BMX track. We will always remember Ernie with his great big smile. God bless the LeBlanc Family.
Randy, Stacy, Amanda &
"Maniac Matt" Mills (Armadillo BMX)

March 10, 2009

Our deepest sympathies. From The Guedry's

March 9, 2009

To the LeBlanc Family
Our thought and prayers are with you in this time your of loss. Ernie was always a pleasure to be around and will be missed greatly.
God Bless
Ronny and Pam Dougherty

Gail Boudreaux

March 9, 2009

Uncle Leslie, Aunt Shirley, Gabe, Jude and the rest of the LeBlanc family:

I will truly miss Ernie. My Prayers are with all of you. You are a very faithful family and the Lord will help you through your greiving period.

Love,

ricky croft

March 9, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lisa Fontenot Pacheco

March 9, 2009

Cathy and to the rest of the LeBlanc Family, I am sorry for your loss. I feel as though I know so much of your family, went to school with some and graduated with another, and grew up knowing others. Prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time.

cindy marshall

March 9, 2009

I remember this family well as we played together as children on ritterman and also went to school with several of them. I am so sorry for you loss to all the family members.
Everyone has said such kind words of ernie, I wish as time went by we would have visited more.
My condolonces,
Cindy Marshall

Patty Galloway Rounds

March 9, 2009

My deepest sympathies to Pat, Nette and all the LeBlanc family. I was so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. It's been years, but I still remember all the good times had on Ritterman with the LeBlanc family

Kemmon Villneuve Braud

March 9, 2009

To the LeBlanc family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was very saddened when I learned of Ernie's accident. I met Ernie in high school and though I did not know him as well as I knew Muff, he was always a happy, good hearted person. My brother in-law, Brad Smith, had the pleasure of working with Pat and Ernie in Aruba a few years ago and spoke very highly of them. The LeBlanc boys are of the "good guys". May God be with you all and provide you with peace and comfort.

Brenda Graphia

March 9, 2009

To the LeBlanc family & friends of Ernie...
My thoughts, prayers & heartfelt sympathy are with all of you at this time & always.
Brenda (Cowart) Graphia

Kelli Cruze

March 9, 2009

Laura, We am so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are our in thoughts and prayers.

Kelli Cruze & Pat Ficklin

Jeff Brewster

March 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers for Gabe, Jude, and the entire LeBlanc family...
The world has lost one of the good guys!
I had the pleasure of working with Ernie at RPM and Georgia Gulf and also can say he was a good friend. Whenever I think of Ernie I will always smile!
Gabe and Jude you will always be in my prayers!!!

Kyra Fontenot

March 9, 2009

To the entire LeBlanc Family:

I just found out this morning about your loss, and I sorry I could not pay my respects in person. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please know I am here for you if you need me.

Ernest J LeBlanc III

March 9, 2009

LeBlanc Family,

What a wonderful guy. Always brought joy and laughter when you saw him. May the knowledge that Ernie walks with our Lord and Savior in his perfect place ease the burden on your hearts.

Michael Dinino

March 9, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to all the Leblanc Family. He is in the hands of God.

DIANE & RANDY CLEMENT

March 8, 2009

TO ALL THE LEBLANC FAMILY,
JUST LIKE MY BROTHERS MICHAEL AND DAVID LANDRY; I REMEMBER YA'LL AS GOOD NEIGHBORS ON RITTERMAN STREET (in the 60's) ERNIE AND DAVID WERE BEST FRIENDS AND THEIR LOVE FOR MOTORBIKES! I MOSTLY REMEMBER MADELINE AS MY FRIEND I WOULD GO TO VISIT. PLEASE KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME! SINCE, I HEARD THE NEWS OF ERNIE; I HAVE BEEN RECALLING LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES OF THE GOOD OLE DAYS!!
TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS:O)

DIANE LANDRY CLEMENT

Michael Landry

March 8, 2009

Michael and Judy Landry
I will always remember the days growing up on Ritterman street. My wife and I offer our condolences in this time of sadness. I will always remember Ernie and the entire Leblanc family and the many happy times.

Tammy,Greg, & Matthew Vidrine

March 8, 2009

Laura, Bret,Anthony, and the entire LeBlanc Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. I pray that you may have strength through these difficult times. May the Lord carry all of you in the plam of his hand.

DAVID #14 & SUSAN MEYERS

March 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire LeBlanc Family. Wednesday Heaven received a wonderful new ANGEL. And now Gabe and Jude have a special guardian angel to watch over them today, tomorrow and forever always. Our condolences we send out to the entire LeBlanc Family. I first met "ERNIE" in 1972 at Istrouma High School in Art class. He was on crutches with a broken leg from a motocross accident. I remember his BIG HAIR. I LOVED IT. His smile was beautiful . He was A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. He'll always be remembered . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wish we could be there with you all. May God Bless The LeBlanc Family.

Bennie Prejean

March 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you rely upon the strength of your great family. God bless. Sincerely, Bennie Prejean

Luellen LeBlanc Mayhew

March 8, 2009

Dear Leslie and Shirley and to all the LeBlanc Family,
What a great loss that has happened and I will always remember Ernie as one of the sweetest and funniest cousins I have in Baton Rouge.
With love and prayers to all His family and mine as well. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort you all and keep you in His perfect peace.
Luellen LeBlanc Mayhew

Matthew Breaux

March 8, 2009

To all of the LeBlanc family,

My deepest sympathies go out to you all for the tragic loss of such a gentleman "Ernie". I had the pleasure of working and laughing with Ernie both at work and out dancing with girlfriend Gail. Ernie was the model of what a nice person is in my opinion, and had a great sense of humor I enjoyed imensely. He passed doing what he loved to do. He will be greatly missed, and another Christian brother, so inocent in many ways is lost from our presense, but will remain with God till the rest of us see him again...what a loss of one of the most pleasant friends I had come to know.

saddened...,

MAUREEN LeBlanc

March 8, 2009

ERNIE, SOMEDAY WE WILL SOON SEE YOU AGAIN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE WHOLE LEbLANC FAMILY. GOD bLESS YOUR CHILDREN AND YOUR IMMEDIATE FAmily. We are praying for all. FATHER GOD, IN THE NAME OF JESUS, PLEASE GIVE STRENGTH to everyone tomorrow and Monday THAT ONLY YOU CAN GIVE. We are with you all in spirit.Sorry we couldn't be there physically. LOVE MAUREEN AND RENEE' LEBLANC

Jan Herrington Youngblood

March 8, 2009

I went to school with Ernie at Redemptorist and Istrouma.
In 9th grade Ernie was the love of my life... he was an awesome person and he touched my heart.
I will never forget him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
May God comfort all of you!!

Troy Boatner

March 7, 2009

Madeleine, Tommy, Colin & Allee my family and I offer our condolences to you and the entire LeBlanc family. I never met Ernest but after hearing Allee talk about himI realize that he was a Great Dad and a Wonderful Uncle. We will continue to lift you guys up in our prayers. We Love you.
The Boatners

Kory and Chrystal Wnuk

March 7, 2009

Both Chrystal and I are deeply saddened by the news of Ernie's untimely passing, as he will be sorely missed. Please know that he and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna King

March 7, 2009

Please know that your whole family is in our Thoughts and Prayers. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Donna Clouatre-King and Family

KIM BUECHE BATEMAN

March 7, 2009

TO THE FAMILY OF ERNIE LEBLANC. I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOST OF ERNIE. HE WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW. IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE SEEING ERNEST AND HIS WHOLE FAMILY SINCE MY WHOLE FAMILY GREW UP WITH THEM. SINCE I HAVE BEEN GOING TO SEE CHRIS LEBLANC SING I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SEE ALL OF THEM AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN SO NICE TO SEE EVERYONE AGAIN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YA'LL AND ERNEST WILL BE MISSED.

KIM BUECHE BATEMAN

Gary, Kara, Jordan & Taylor Allan

March 7, 2009

Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss and may the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

Carolyn Babin

March 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of your loss. I was close to Ernie also, when I raced the powder puff and everybody else on the circuit. Ernie will be trully missed. Much Love. Carolyn Babin (myrlyn Babin's twin sister) Tallahassee FL

Donnie Dawson

March 7, 2009

We'll miss your smile Ernie
Our condolences
Love Donnie, Brian,& Debbie Dawson
West Chester, Pa

Steve Campbell

March 7, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Leblanc family for their recent loss. During a race weekend in 2008, I had the pleasure of staying with Ernie. It was during this visit I witnessed the kindness of his heart, and his pure wholesomeness. He had a great love of motorcycle competition, but his passion elevated to a higher level when discussing how proud he was of Gabe and Jude.

Our family feels profound pain for your tragic loss. Our support is forever here for his brother Muff, nephew Matt, his children Gabe and Jude, and other LeBlanc family members. I personally will dearly miss Ernie’s sparkling personality and loving character.

To the entire Leblanc and extended families, a light on earth diminished with the passing of Ernie, but a new star in heaven is shinning bright. May God walk beside you, guide you and lead you.

God Speed to our brother Ernie…..

Julie, Jacob, and Steve Campbell

Angela Blanchard

March 7, 2009

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with Jude, Gabe, Mr. & Mrs. LeBlanc and the entire family. Ernie was a wonderful, happy person who always spoke highly of his family and how he loved the family get togethers with his brothers, sisters, and everyone. I will always remember in addition to his overwhelming love for his sons and family, his love for music and bikes. He was a special part of our family and we treasure the time he spent with us. He will be deeply missed.

Chris and Angela Boudreaux Blanchard, and Lacey & Blair. Family of Gail B. Boudreaux

Coby Braud

March 7, 2009

Ernie,you will be greatly missed as I had the pleasure of working and talking motorcycles with you at Georgia Gulf and on the streets when we would run in to each other.I truly believe that if you had to pick a way to be remembered it would have to be at a race track as that was your true passion.I hope to see you in heaven and I hope to go as you did doing what I love the most.I will miss talking and working with you and may God bless your family.

James and Judy Ray

March 7, 2009

We met Ernie many years ago when the boys were young and attending St. Theresa. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Roxane Landry

March 7, 2009

If a beautiful smile and upbeat welcoming personality are traits that get one into Heaven than Ernie has surely made it there. I didn't know him well but anytime I saw him whether it be at work or at some festival listening to music, it was that smile and Louisiana-good-old-boy personality that always had me walking away happy. My prayers are with his family and friends. And my hopes are that each of you have such wonderful memories.

Janie and Charlie Peters

March 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May God's grace and love protect and comfort each of you.

Jean Wilson

March 7, 2009

To all of Ernie's family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Ernie's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Ernie at RPM many years ago. His character was that of a sweet, caring and funny person. He always kept us laughing never knowing what he would say next. He had a very deep love for his sons, family and Gail. Ernie was one of a kind and will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kevin James

March 7, 2009

All of our memories of Ernie will live on with us. His presence will also live on through Gabe and Jude.

My Sympathy and Prayers to His Children and Family

Fran Baker

March 7, 2009

To our extended family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will remember that Smile Ernie had and all the good times we have shared with all of you. We love you all and pray that you will receive the comfort of Gods love during this difficult time. God Bless you all. Larry and Frances Baker

Fran Baker

March 7, 2009

To our extended family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will remember that Smile Ernie had and all the good times we have shared with your family. We love you all and pray that you will receive the comfort of Gods love during this difficult time. God Bless you all. Larry and Frances Baker

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