Berwick Lagarde, Sr.

Berwick “Butch” Lagarde, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the age of 70. He was a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Butch, as he was affectionately known to family and friends was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired after 20 years of service as a machinist with North and Grumman Shipyard (formerly Avondale). Beloved husband of Dianne M. Lagarde. Devoted father of Monique L. Hills, Berwick Lagarde, Jr., Antione Freeman Lagarde, and Jasmine Marie Lagarde. Loving grandfather of Monicha Hills, Charles Hills, Jr. and the late Angel Lagarde. Son of the late Julius Lagarde, Sr. and Julia VanBuren Lagarde. Brother of Marvin (Barbara) LaGarde of Davenport, IA, Eugene H. Lagarde, Robert Lagarde, Julius Lagarde III, all of Houma, LA, Geraldine L. Griffin of Morgan City, LA, Ethel L. Griffin, Juanita Collins, Charlotte, (Joseph) Thompson, Gail LaGarde, and Iona Lagarde all of Houma, LA, and the late Junius, Antoine, Coretha and Mary Ann Lagarde. Brother-in-law of Jacquelyne (Johnell) Davis. Uncle of the late Paula Lagarde, Marvet Watts, Johnny Griffin, Jr., and Jody Lagarde. Berwick is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Greater Providence Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Greater Providence Baptist Church, 623 Newton St., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Lionel Hester, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.