Church Point, LA – Funeral Services was held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard, LA for Lorenza “ Tee” LeJeune, Jr, 87. Mr. LeJeune, a native and long-time resident of rural Acadia Parish near Richard, died Monday morning, August 22 at his residence. Father Wayne Duet will conduct the services with interment following in the St. Edward Cemetery adjacent to the church.
Survivors include two sons, Douglas LeJeune of Duralde, LA and Harvey LeJeune of Lewisburg, LA; two daughters, Irene LeJeune of Eunice, LA and Stephanie Cormier and husband Michael of Richard; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorenza, Sr. and Ora LeJeune; his wife, Rita Wilfert LeJeune and a son, Daniel LeJeune.
The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 23 and continue from 10:00 am Wednesday until the time of the services. A recitation of the Rosary was held there at 7:00 pm Tuesday by Lurlin LeJeune.
A U.S. Navy veteran of the WWII Era and member of American Legion Post 225, Mr. LeJeune will be honored with a Flag Presentation Ceremony at the time of services.
Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway, Church Point, LA (337) 684-5488. View the obituary and guest book on-line at guidryfuneralhome.com.