Lewis J. Oubre Jr.

1932 - 2018

Lewis J. Oubre Jr. obituary, 1932-2018

BORN

1932

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Lewis Oubre Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 24, 2018.

Lewis J. Oubre, Jr. died on January 20, 2018. He was born in St. James, LA to the late Lewis and Emma Oubre. Lewis is preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Miriam P. Oubre and his second wife, of 2 months, Margaret H. Oubre. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Oubre and Lori O. Hotard (Louis); grandchildren, Jennifer Hotard, Peyton Oubre, Veronica Sheilds, Regina Hotard, Angela Zimmer and Steven Hotard; his brother, Richard Oubre (Patricia) of Fair Oaks, CA and numerous nieces, nephews and family members. Lewis is also survived by his soul mate and dance partner, Dorothy "Dottie" Jacomine. The Jacomine family took Lewis in as one of their own, always showing their love and support.
Lewis proudly served in the US Army. Throughout his career he worked in the Motion Film business for many years and later went on to work in purchasing at Loyola University. Lewis was an avid golfer and a member of the Riverlands Country Club. He enjoyed traveling and going to spring training in Phoenix with his brother and nephew.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:00PM. Visitation will begin at 11:00AM until service time. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the National Kidney Foundation.
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January 27, 2018

When the physical becomes too great to bear,it is time to go 'Home',to be with God again. Prayers. R.L.B.

January 27, 2018

Joyce and Jack Harvey

So sorry, Lourie and Louis for your loss. Jack has loss a good golfing buddy. Sorry we cannot Make Lou's services as Jack is still recovering from a hospital stay. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. This guy will most certainly be missed.

January 27, 2018

Pam Jacomine Mnichowski

To the Oubre Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Lew was such an amazing man, so kind, so gentle, and so selfless. He has brought so much joy to our mother Dottie and to our entire family, a special man to all of us. We were so blessed to have had him in our lives and will miss him dearly. Rest in peace Lew, you will forever be in our hearts.
Much Love & Deepest Sympathy,
The Jacomine Family

January 26, 2018

Judy & James Sinnott

He was the Sweetest & gave True meaning as to what a Gentleman is...We Loved him So & will miss him but we're Truly Blessed to have Loved him

January 26, 2018

Gerry Ryan

I also worked in the Motion Picture industry and knew Lew very well. He had the greatest personality and I always said he was a HOOT to know and work with. A very sweet, kind, nice person. He always enlighten my day when we did our business over the phone. He is going to that big theater screen in the sky and will keep everyone in Heaven entertained. What a great guy. Gerry Ryan

January 26, 2018

Susan Oubre

My daddy was the best and was always there for me whenever I needed him. I miss him so much.

January 26, 2018

I worked in the Motion Picture,and knew Louis for many years..He was one of the nicest people on this earth.God Bless to all of his family.

Bruce Hirstius

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