Louis Oliver Freire Jr.

He was born on January 21, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana where he grew up in Yscloskey, Louisiana. He spent his career working as an ironworker and a commercial fisherman.

Louis is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn G. Freire, and his parents, Louis O. Freire, Sr. and Lucille Martinez Freire. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Deann Freire Boudreaux; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Evelyn and Adam Gonzales.

He is survived by his daughters, Kitty Freire, Lou Ann Freire Jourdan (Robbie); his grandchildren, Tony Alfonso, Jr. (Yvette), Paul Alfonso, Sr., Brittany Jourdan (Heta), Courtney Bailey (Nickey), and Hailey Jourdan (Andrew); his great-grandchildren, Blake (Tabby), Tia, Paul Jr., Jordan, Alyza, Mark, Robbielyn, Cayden, and Ian; and his great-great- grandchildren, Jace, Mia, and Emma. Also survived by his extended family and additional blessings in life, Roxie, Troy, Jonathan, and Jessica; as well as his step-daughter, Judith Buffone; his step-grandchildren, Lexis Nunez (Walter) and Lacy Schwab (Jared); and his step-great-grandchildren, Tyler, Katie, Lola, Nora, and Jude.

Louis enjoyed commercial fishing, traveling, taking cruises, and the casino.