Richard Alexander "Alex" Becnel

Richard Alexander Becnel 'Alex', 35 of Harvey, Louisiana departed this earthly world on January 18th 2020. He was born April 23, 1984 in Marrero. The son of James and Melanie (Ivie) Becnel. He was a graduate of Brother Martin High school where he was a member of NJROTC and an actor/singer in the drama club. He travelled to Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England as a Student Ambassador for the United States. He attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. A lifelong interest in the culinary arts, Alex was an accomplished chef working in the restaurant industry in and around New Orleans. He is survived by his parents James and Melanie and brother Matthew, all of Harvey. His feline children miss him. He is preceded in death by his Maternal grandparents Juanita (Locker) and Audra Ivie of Los Angeles, California as well as his Paternal grandparents Lois (Carbo) and George Becnel, Sr. of Plaquemine, Louisiana; two Uncles George Becnel Jr. of Plaquemine, LA and Keith Ivie of Los Angeles, his beloved Aunt Francine "Franny" (Becnel) Corley and cousin Brandon Becnel of Minden, LA. Alex aka "Pharoah Aye", leaves a host of friends, cousins, aunts, and uncles across the country, who all loved him dearly. He is greeting his heavenly relatives with a hearty 'Oi Oi'! Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expwy., Harvey, LA on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 11am. Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 9am until 11am. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .