Claude Ledet, 74, Houma

Funeral Mass for Claude Joseph “Lizard” Ledet of Houma will begin at 12:00pm on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Burial will follow at the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Houma.

Claude Ledet, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 19th, 2021 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital of Alexandria. Claude was a Vietnam War veteran, a great father, and a happy, loving, compassionate, and giving person.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Monique Ann Ledet Aucoin (Wayne) and Lonny Paul Ledet Pellegrin (Somer); 2 grandsons, Seth J. Aucoin and Ethan J. Aucoin; 4 granddaughters, Emily N. Pellegrin Landry, Kelceigh L. Pellergrin, Loni Marie Pellegrin, and Alerie R. Pellegrin; and his great-grandson Kaspin M. Pellegrin. He is also survived by his dearest friends, Barney “Sac” & Liz Mazarac, Steve & Judy Larpenter, Wilton “Lucky” Himel, Ronald “Fon” & Tanya Fonseca.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucius Louis Ledet, Sr. & Grace Louviere Ledet; and his brother, Lucius Ledet, Jr.

Visitation will begin at 10:00am-12:00pm on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.escudefuneralhome.com.

Escude Funeral Home of Mansura, 6608 Porterie St. Mansura, LA 71350 (318-964-2324) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.