Gilbert Delatte, Sr.

Gilbert Delatte Sr. (83) departed this life into God's presence on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Gilbert was born and raised in Whitehall, LA. He was a very hard-working man even up to the days before his passing. Gilbert served as police officer in Sorrento for approximately 6 years, and then he and his siblings bought Val’s Marina. He was a major staple in Val’s Marina for 28 years and served as constable for our Maurepas community for 12 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents James and Lillie Delatte, sisters Serena Hoover, Belva Bartholomae, Anna Pennison, and Audrey Scivicque, in addition to his great-grandson Grady Moran.

 Left to forever cherish Gilbert’s memory are his loving wife of 63 years, Martha R. Delatte; three children, Gilbert Delatte Jr, Mary Simoneaux (Lloyd Sr) and James Delatte; ten grandchildren, Lloyd Simoneaux Jr, Reagan Delatte, Breckelle Delatte, Brenyn Delatte, Elexas Delatte, Coy Delatte, Kayden Delatte, Kambree Delatte, Kodi Delatte, and Karsten Delatte; four great-grandchildren Graham Moran, Everly Blalock, Claire Blalock, and Stetson Delatte; his brothers Edward Delatte and Wilbert Delatte. As well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on October 6, 2024; an open house for those who would like to pay their respects will start at 10am at the home of Martha and Gilbert. 22105 Chinquapin Ave Maurepas, LA 70449.