Walter Joseph Navarre

Walter Joseph Navarre, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the age of 89. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Lucille Kass Navarre; his son, Walter J. Navarre, Jr.; his parents, Honore and Eliza Navarre; and his siblings, Nolan Navarre, Neddie Navarre, Harry Navarre, Edrye Dours, Mary Louise Boudreaux, and Nellie Mae Gauthreaux. He is the loving father of Deborah Plauche (Ricky), Wendell Navarre (Lynda), Wanda Blankenship, and Sandra Ortega (Jorge). He is the devoted grandfather of Christal Navarre, Ryan Navarre (Courtney), Nicole Navarre, Christopher Plauche (Courtney), Brittany Richard (Joe), Kyle Simmons, Morgan Blankenship, Rebecca Ortega, Jordan Ortega, and Justin Ortega. He is the loving great grandfather of Sophia Navarre, Ada Lou Navarre, Jessica Navarre, Chevy Plauche, and Remi Richard. He is the cherished brother of Robert Navarre, Shirley McDuff (Lee), and TC Navarre. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A special thanks to his compassionate caregivers, Duy, Destiny, and Keke. Also to the VA Medical Center staff; Dr. Alejandra Del Toro and her caring staff; and to the staff of Nola @ Home Care. A proud US Army Veteran, he served during the Korean Conflict. A devout Catholic, Walter was a compassionate and generous man whose passion was spending time with his loving family. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Private Service is to be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA. Interment McDonough Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Any Veteran Association in Walter’s memory.