Aldon A. LeBlanc
June 2, 1942 - October 24, 2024
A Catholic Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11 a.m. in Martin & Castille's La Fleur de Lis Chapel in Lafayette, for Aldon A. LeBlanc, age 82, who passed away on October 24, 2024 at The Calcutta House of Lafayette. The family will receive guests at Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location on Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of the service. A Rosary will be prayed at 9 a.m. in the funeral home.
Deacon Ken David will officiate the services.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Deanna M. LeBlanc; his daughters, Lisa L. White (Joel), Paula L. Crochet (Scotty), and Lori L. Tremblay (Jonathan); his grandchildren, Chase and Laina Melancon, Chelsea and Bryce Crochet, and Jackson and Ava Tremblay; his great grandchildren, Zoey, Gavin, Brennan, Connor, Aubree, and Baylee Melancon; his brothers, Urlan "Joe" (Betty), Irving, Lester (Diana), Russell (Sandra), and Terry LeBlanc (Lou); his sister and Godchild, Vicky L. Derouen (Curney); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard A. and Levie Broussard LeBlanc; and an infant sister, Mary Helen LeBlanc.
Aldon’s father instilled in him a love of family and the importance of education. He graduated from USL in Civil Engineering and became a professional engineer and land surveyor, and eventually opened his own business. During college, he married the love of his life, Deanna, and together they grew a loving family with three daughters who adored him. A devoted husband and father, Aldon worked tirelessly to provide a comfortable life for his family. He felt that his daughters were his greatest accomplishments and was extremely proud of them. Nothing brought him more joy than to be surrounded by his grandchildren and great grandchildren who lovingly called him Papa.
Everyone was welcomed to his home with his wonderful smile and gift of gab. His love of history and insatiable thirst for knowledge made him a wealth of information. Family history and tales of growing up in Erath were frequent subjects of conversation.
Aldon was an accomplished craftsman, building everything from cabinets to garden sheds to furniture for his first grandson. In his later years, he became an avid landscape gardener, turning his backyard into an oasis for he and Deanna to enjoy as they sipped their morning coffee under the covered patio that he built single handedly in his late 70s. He had boundless energy and strength.
Aldon's legacy is one of kindness, thoughtfulness, and an unwavering dedication to the ones he held dear. As we say goodbye to this remarkable man, we celebrate the indelible mark he left on our hearts and minds. His memory will live on as a guiding light, inspiring us to live with the same loving and friendly spirit that he embodied every day.
Special thanks to Our Lady of Lourdes ICU nurses and staff, Dr. Jeff Chen, and the staff of the Calcutta House for their compassionate care and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Aldon A. LeBlanc's name to Hospice of Acadiana Calcutta House, Wounded Warrior Project, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - you may visit their websites for their donation link.
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