Ray Charles Cancienne

Ray Charles Cancienne passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013. Father of Ray C. Cancienne, II (Tessa). Grandfather of Emily and Christian. Brother of Lois Spellman (Mickey), Herman (Gerry), Chris (Barbara) Cancienne and the late Lena Rita Cullinane (Peter), Mary Wilson (Robert), Leroy Cancienne. Son of the late Lena Fanguy Cancienne and Herman H. Cancienne. He was 74 years of age and resided in Algiers, LA.
Ray graduated from Martin Behrman High School, Class of 1959. He was a standout youth athlete and served as Class President. He later served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Corporal.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 400 Verret Street (corner Alix Street) in Algiers on Friday, November 8, 2013 from 12 Noon to 1 PM. A Memorial Mass will follow. Interment Houston National Cemetery, Houston, TX at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the family. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .