REL

Published 9:21 am Monday, September 8, 2014

Lorenzo A. Rel Jr., 85, died on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014.

He was the beloved husband of the late Esperanza Rel and father of Jose Rel (Simone) and Lorenzo Rel III (Caroline) and the late Esperanza Bourg.

He also had 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Rel was a native of New Mexico and resident of LaPlace.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend services.

Visitation is at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 529 W. 5th St. in LaPlace, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:30 a.m.

Burial is in St. John Memorial Gardens Cemetery in LaPlace.

Arrangements are being handled by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home in LaPlace.