Newjay P. Richard
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Crowley for Newjay P. Richard, 89, who passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 5:18 P.M. at his home in LeLeux.
Fr. Mark Miley, Pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan will be officiating for the services. Burial will be held in Abshire Cemetery in Kaplan.
The family has requested the visitation to be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 6 o’clock in the evening in the Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley. Visitation will resume on Monday at 8:00 A.M. until time of services.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-nine years, Betty L. Richard of LeLeux; three sons, Tommy Richard, Scott and wife, Jackie Richard, Patrick and wife, Stephanie Richard all from Leleux; three daughters, Charlene and husband, Larry Hebert of Crowley, Sharon and husband, Sherman Smith, Jr. of Crowley, Kim and husband, Rene Boudreaux of Leleux; one sister, Edvia Hulin of Mowata; twenty-two grandchildren, thirty five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, and nephews.
Mr. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Coray “Chin” Richard; his mother, Edmae Duhon; one brother, Douglas Richard; one grandson, Brady Richard, and one great-granddaughter, C.J. Richard.
Mr. Richard retired from Coca Cola after 32 years. He had a strong work ethic that he passed to his children. He was involved in the beginning of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Parish, and Redemptorist Grade School. He was a church usher, and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. He helped at many K of C bingos.
His interest in politics led him to serve of the Council on aging board, the Crowley Planning committee, and various boards for Redemptorist Grade School.
During his life he enjoyed coaching his children in sporting events. He was a pitcher with the K of C Men’s softball league. He also loved to fish, camp at the beach and he and his brother were weekend farmers.
Pallbearers for the services will be his grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers for the service will be his great-grandsons.
The family would like to send a heartfelt Thank You to Lamm Hospice of Crowley for the great care they gave.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry, and express condolences online to Mr. Richard’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley, (337) 783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.