Shawn Gerard Olivier, Sr. a native of New Orleans and a resident of Lafayette, LA., passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 60. Shawn was born on July 21, 1958 to Alvin Joseph Olivier, Jr. and Katherine Sauro Olivier. Shawn is survived by Laurie Pontiff Olivier, his children Lauren Katherine Olivier and Steven Gerard Olivier; his granddaughter Kennadi Conner. He is also survived by his siblings Brian Olivier, Deidre Bishop, Darren Olivier (Kay), Jody Olivier (Lisa Landry), and Rachel Olivier; and a host of niece and nephews. Shawn is preceded in death by his father, Alvin Joseph Olivier, Jr. and his son, Shawn Gerard Olivier II. Shawn was a graduate of O.Perry Walker High School. Shawn was a retired firefighter with NOFD Fire Station #17. Shawn had a talent for craftmanship, fishing, nature, and cooking. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 10AM until 1:30PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1:30PM. Interment will be in Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans, LA. Family and friends may offer condolences at
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