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Irby Gascon Jr.

1926 - 2019

BORN

1926

DIED

2019

Irby Gascon Obituary

Irby 'Coonie' Gascon Jr. passed away in Baton Rouge on May 13, 2019 at age 92. Visitation will be held Friday, May 17, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidalia from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Service will be Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Laird Funeral Home.

Published by The Advocate from May 15 to May 17, 2019.
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Kim,
Just received news of your precious Dads passing. I will so miss seeing him and visiting with you on your visits to see him. He lived a beautiful life and shared it with a beautiful family. Will be praying for you all knowing that God is close to the broken-hearted.
Donna Currier
Oley Cross Family

May 20, 2019

It was a privilege to journey with Coonie on his pilgrimage towards heaven. It was such a blessing to get to know his loving family.

Mike Chiappetta

Friend

May 16, 2019

You and your family remain in our prayers. May you always be in His care.

Janette Roulston, Hospice In His Care

May 16, 2019

Sending love and prayers to all the family. I have such fond memories of this family when I was growing up and visiting Aunt Belle an Uncle Fred in Plaquemine. Ethlyn Allain White

May 16, 2019

I am so sorry to get the news of Coonie's passing. I am heart broken. Know that I am praying God's comfort for all of you. Love, hugs, and prayers to you all.
Love,
Kathy Gascon Weaver

Katherine Weaver

May 16, 2019

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you gain comfort from the words of Psalm 51:17 during this difficult time.

P G Williams

May 15, 2019

My condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort sustain you in your time of need.

Geraldine

May 15, 2019

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Memorial Events
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May

17

Visitation

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Vidalia, LA

May

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Vidalia, LA

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