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Richard Arbour Obituary

Richard, a native and resident of Baton Rouge passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at age 60. He is survived by his cherished children: son, Jason Arbour and his wife Jessica; daughter, Ashley Arbour; former wife and mother of his children, Ann Geter Arbour; brothers, Ernie and Paul Arbour; sister, Sue Minner, and husband Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews as well as many cherished friends and co-workers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Doris Arbour and an older brother Tommy. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Richard worked as a control room operator for Kaiser-LaRoche for nearly thirty years and most recently loved his job at Salsbury Dodge over the last 3 years. Richard lived life to the fullest and will be missed dearly by family and friends. He also coached his son and daughter in numerous sporting events throughout the years. Richard loved to cook, fish, dance, and watch LSU sports. Most of all he never met a stranger, loved to make people laugh, was the life of the party and it is for these traits that he will be remembered. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, Thursday, February 13, 2013, from 5:00 pm until memorial services at 7:00 pm. An online guest register is available at www.rabenhorst.com.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13, 2014.
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Paul we are so sorry to learn of Richard death. We will be thinking of you and your family
Bo & Sue Bourke

Sue Bourke

February 14, 2014

My condolences to the Arbour and Miner families. So sorry for your loss.

Terri Durr-Crifasi

February 13, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Ernie and the entire Arbour family.

Billy and Chris Tam

February 13, 2014

Definitely gone too soon. I was just getting to know you. Richard was always so nice to our family. It will never be the same at Salsbury; Brad is going to miss Richard bunches!!!! Go rest high on that mountain!!!

Kim Bourgeois

February 13, 2014

Our prayers to the Arbout family. Many good memories with Richard over the years

Bobby Newman

February 13, 2014

I also worked at Kaiser with Richard, and he was the best part of the job. Never a dull moment,and many many good times.RIP my friend,prayers to the Arbour family.

Jerry Bourgeois

February 13, 2014

I will miss your BIG smile and your BIG heart... May you rest in Peace.

Tara Hernandez

February 13, 2014

God bless your soul Richard. You were one of a kind and will be missed by all.

William E "Rusty" Brecheen

February 12, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Arbour family and all of Richard's friend's. I worked with Richard at Salsbury Dodge. Like his obituary stated, he never met a stranger...Richard, you will be missed!

Mike Orth

February 12, 2014

Richard loved and lived life to the fullest. We have so many wonderful memories. He certainly was "A Crowd Pleaser" and we're going to miss him. Our love and prayers to Ann, Ashley, Jason and Jessica. We're so sorry for your loss.

David and Annette Caillouet

February 12, 2014

Richard & I were friends from elementary through high school. He was always the life of the party. My thoughts & prayers are with his family which he was very proud of.Rest in peace my friend.

Roland LeBlanc

February 12, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the Arbour family. So sorry for your loss. Sending much love to Ann, Ashley, Jason and Jessica.

Kelly and Mark Lopresto

February 12, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. We have many good memories of fun times with the Arbour and Lorio families because of our 3 boys. I hope Kevin and Mr. Richard are catching up and cutting up together. We love you all.

Jan D'Spain

February 12, 2014

What fun & happy memories he has left us, enjoyed our Istrouma parties with gusto, prayers for him & his family, we'll all miss him.

Connie Braud Heroman

February 12, 2014

"Ree-Shard" as he insisted we call him, made work a little less taxing. My sympathies to the family.

Major

February 12, 2014

Thoughts and prayers with the Arbour family. We love you Ashley and ms ann.

Frankie Finley

February 12, 2014

You will definitely be missed by many. Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially Ashley and Jason. Love all of you.

Krystal Carpenter

February 12, 2014

Richard is one of my favorite memories from my years with Kaiser and LaRoche in Baton Rouge. To Ernie and Paul and all the family, I offer my most heartfelt sympathy.

Bob Bush

February 12, 2014

To Ernie:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family!

Anne Williams

February 12, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Arbour and Miner families. May God help you heal as you deal with your loss.

Sharon Naquin

February 12, 2014

He was always there to make you laugh! So many good memories of school days. RIP my friend, you will be missed.

Cynthia Delise

February 12, 2014

Mr. Richard, you will be missed. You leave behind great children who I am proud to know and many great friends who loved you and will continue to love you.

Jessica Slade

February 12, 2014

I will never forget the great times we had throughout the years with the kids and many vacations our families took together. You will truely be missed . Love you Richard.

Jeri Lorio

February 12, 2014

My condolences to the Arbour Family in your loss. May the moments you shared give you comfort and peace, God Bless.
Vince Giaccone

Vincent Giaccone

February 12, 2014

I love you Richard. You will always be my guiding light and encourage me to the right thing

Paul Arbour

February 11, 2014

February 11, 2014
Richard was my ex-brother-in-law but still my friend and my two children's Uncle. He use to tease me all the time I would tell him I am going to slap you if you don't stop and he would always say no you won't you know you love me and I would laugh And he would too. I am so sorry for Ann and his two children love y'all .
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Sheila Huguet Hebert

February 11, 2014

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