Wayne M. Richoux

Wayne “Lapin” Richoux passed away peacefully on the morning of April 14, 2013 at the age of 71. He served in the U.S. Army and in the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Westwego Post 6793. He worked at Avondale Container and Avondale Shipyard. Beloved husband of Lana Busiere Richoux. Loving and devoted father of Mequa Pounds (Terry) and Shallen Richoux. Brother of Elaine Plaisance (deceased Carol). Poppa of Taylor Richoux, Pa-Te of Luke "Lukie" and Logan "LoLo" Pounds, and Dorrian. Parrain of Alisa Bujol (Warren) and great uncle of Ryan Bujol. Son of deceased parents Voorhies “Jack” and Mabel Richoux. Brother-in-law of Alma “Zu” Bucher, Myra B. Richards, Roy “Butch” Busiere, and deceased Norma “Teta, Red” Reed. Thanks goes to special friends M.C. and Gayle. Special friend of Jimmie Ates and T-Dave Bourgeois. Special thanks to the West Jefferson Oncology Unit and Hospice for the wonderful care given in his final days.
Relatives, friends, and employers of Gulf Marine Products, A La Carte Specialty and St. Rosalie School Faculty are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 9 AM to 11 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment will take place at the Gate of Heaven Mausoleum in Westwego. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .