Gary "Pa

Roo" Lousteau

Gary "Pa Roo" Anthony Lousteau, a native of Lutcher and a resident of Convent, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the age of 69.

Gary was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He was known to his grandchildren as "Pa Roo" and to everyone else as "Rooster."  Gary never knew a stranger and he always had a smile on his face.  Gary would effortlessly light up any room he walked into.  He was employed at Gramercy Sugar Refinery for 48 years as a boiler operator.  Gary was a devoted member of the Union-Convent Volunteer Fire Department for 38 years and served as secretary and treasurer for 30 of those years.  Anyone who knew "Rooster" knew he was an avid Alabama football fan who looked forward to gamedays with his girls.  He will always be remembered, Roll Tide!

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bonita Nassar Lousteau; his children, Jennifer Keller (Daniel), Rachael Laiche (Arthur), Allison Ritchie (Archie), and Katie Ockmond (Joseph); his grandchildren, Caroline and Zachary Keller, Austin, Alexis and Gracie Laiche, Eli and Peyton Ritchie, and Gunnar and Remy Ockmond; and his brother, Onell Lousteau, Jr.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Onell and Norma Lousteau; and his siblings, Rhys Paul Lousteau and Nana Lousteau Delatte.

A visitation will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Rose Lynn Funeral Services from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and will continue on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the doctors and staff of Our Lady of the Lake Ascension for their excellent care and compassion.

Rose Lynn Funeral Services has been entrusted with handling his arrangements.