Louis Ignatius Price

Louis Ignatius Price, born August 29, 1929 in New Orleans LA., 89 years of age, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday July 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Lou was married 64 years to his late loving wife and all-around wonderful lady Joyce Natalie Fonseca Price. He is survived by his children Kathy Smith (Bobby Smith), Lori Greive (Craig Greive), Randy Price (April Laughlin), brother Hurved Price (Lucile Price) and grandchildren Misty Gold, Cliff Gray, Ryan Smith, Brett Smith, Erik Price, Jason Price and Christopher Price. Lou was a proud father of the late Michael Price. He was born of his late parents Clarence and Josephine Price and sibling to the late Alvin Price, Raymond Price, Clarence Price Jr., Myrtle Emenes, Hurveline Chestnut and Gloria Ayo. Paying tribute to a life fully lived – 89 wonderful years – is such an honor. Lou lived a very comfortable lifestyle, laughed often and LOVED BIG! He was a devoted loving husband and amazing involved father, paw-paw, brother, friend, neighbor, athlete and veteran of the U.S. Army, American Legion Post 64, and once President of the Gretna Sportsman Club. He was a strong-willed man, stubborn at times, avid sportsman and loved ALL things TULANE! He enjoyed fishing and just being on the water in general in his boat named “LOU’S CREW”. He loved boiling seafood, always “tasting the water” to ensure it was “JUST RIGHT” before dropping in the goods. He was a hard worker, had a HUGE giving heart and would help anyone in need. One of his greatest contributions was the ability and willingness to instill a desire and spirit of success through fair competition in the minds and hearts of the many youths he came in contact with. He was well respected by so many and rightfully so. He relentlessly looked for and brought out the best in others. Lou’s efforts left this world a better place than it was when he arrived. He will forever hold a special place in the lives of his loved ones, full of memories of how he shaped our futures. He guided and supported us through thick and thin, and at times that was a monumental task, yet carried through willingly and lovingly. We will forever remember his special smile, the “STERN LOOKS” he gave when he wanted to make a point without speaking, his own phonetic version of the English language as well as his sharp witty personality that he never lost through the end of his journey. We will cherish and miss his caring heart and his extra special strong and warm embrace. When you remember Lou…Think of him as living forever in the hearts of those he touched, for nothing loved is ever lost, and HE WAS LOVED SO MUCH! May each tear and each fond memory be a note of love rising to meet you. REST IN PEACE DAD. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expwy., Harvey, LA on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11am. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday morning from 9am until 11am. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .