Edwin G.

Laiche

Edwin G. "Squint"  Laiche was born on August, 20, 1947, in Garyville, La. and passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, in his hometown of La Place, La.

Squint began his 36-year career with Shell Oil in 1967 at the Norco Refinery. He started in the labor pool but quickly moved into Operations. In the mid-1980's, the Distilling Department became his home. Squint worked as an Operator, a Shift Foreman, and ultimately became the Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance in Distilling. He enjoyed a long career in supervisory roles in both Operations and Maintenance. His experience and love for refining made him a valuable leader in both the Major Projects and Turnaround departments. Squint finished his career in 2003 as the Maintenance Supervisor over several process units. Staying engaged in the oil and chemicals industry after retirement, Squint never lost his enthusiasm for teaching and sharing his knowledge with others.

His hobbies included playing golf, bike riding, gunsmithing, and drag racing. From 1965 to 1972, he was part of the original crew of The Mafia, a top fuel dragster raced by his friend A.J. Gillardi. After retirement, Squint commissioned Chuck Hasse to build a replica of The Mafia. His nostalgic dragster was a favorite at cackle fests in Bowling Green, Ky., and Bakersfield, Ca. It also appeared in National Dragster and Hot Rod magazine. In recent years, Squint enjoyed spending more time with his grandchildren and traveling with his wife and family.

Squint truly never met a stranger. He could fix anything that was broken and would help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by many.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margaret Millet Laiche; son Dixon Laiche (Rachel); three grandchildren Raymond Laiche, Wyatt Laiche, and Sarah Laiche; siblings Fay Audiffred, Lynne Acosta, and Lawrence Laiche, Jr.(Penny); in-laws Glen Millet (Catherine), Liz Hebert (Richard), Eugene Millet (Belinda); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his son, Raymond Laiche; his parents, Altheanne and Lawrence Laiche; in-laws, Muriel and Joseph Millet; brothers-in-law, Sydney Audiffred and Ronald Acosta, and nephews Kyle Acosta and Bret Acosta.

A celebration of life will be held at Rose Lynn Funeral Home in Lutcher on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 starting at 10:00 am with a prayer service starting at noon .

The family would like to thank their many friends and loved ones who have been a comfort during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Children's Hospital in New Orleans in memory of Raymond John Laiche.