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Lawrence James Cobena

November 3, 1932 — August 12, 2020

Lawrence James Cobena, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children. He was a resident of New Orleans for the past 51 years.
Lawrence was the second of six children of Ernest and Leontine Doucet Cobena of Church Point, Louisiana. He spent his early years helping the family work their 600-acre rice and cattle farm on the outskirts of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his brothers Bob and Henry, and sisters Margaret and Madeline.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Georgia Mitchell Cobena, and their four children Georgette Cobena Lestrade, Michael Wayne Cobena, Randal Paul Cobena, and Jeffery Thomas Cobena, as well as his sister Elizabeth Faye Horvath Cobena. He will be dearly missed by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Lawrence enjoyed a rewarding 35-year career in the oil industry with Schlumberger Well Services and retired as a regional sales & marketing executive in 1989. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting. Lawrence was a retired member of New Orleans Bassmasters and enjoyed many tournaments across the Deep South.
Lawrence was a devoted husband, father and brother. Two of the most important elements in his life were his family and his faith. He was a devout Catholic, a long-time parishioner at St. Andrew the Apostle in Algiers.
For many years in retirement, Lawrence and his wife Georgia were well-known for charitable efforts through their music group "Boots and Lace". Lawrence was a violinist, guitarist and vocalist, and Georgia accompanied with vocals and rhythm. They brought joy and entertainment to many residents of retirement facilities across the Greater New Orleans area; they enjoyed playing many country/R&B favorites from the 1930s/40s/50s.
The family wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to the many healthcare professionals who cared for our father. In addition, we wish to thank our wonderful neighbors, all of whom helped immensely in our father's care.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation for Lawrence at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 11:30am until 1:30pm, and will be followed by a Funeral Mass in the Chapel. Interment will take place at Westlawn Memorial Park, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the American Lung Association at https://www.lung.org/ , or to St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3101 Eton Street, New Orleans, LA 70131. Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family during this difficult time. Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, stories and memories by visiting: www.mothefunerals.com
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