Louis Gabriel, Jr.

Louis Gabriel, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Louis proudy served his country in the United States Navy. He worked many years caring for his family as a machinist. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather, brother and friend and he will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Louis was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Klingman Gabriel; daughter Dianna Pugh; parents, Louis and Frances Gabriel; and sisters, Elydia Grunwald and Shirley Frught.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Gabriel; children, Janet Dupont (Ricky), and Daniel Gabriel (Rozalia); step children, Mary St. Germain (Leonard), and Meryl Romano, (Dane) ; grandchildren, Shannon Pugh, Lisa Strobel, Joey Dupont (Alexis), Lori Lacoste (Jason), Erika Thomas (Nathan), Cody Gabriel (Robyn), and Nikki Gabriel; step grandchildren, Jada Johnson (Cory), Ross St. Germain (Ashleigh), Jason Romano, Dana Romano, Brie Babin Ledet (John), and Lane Babin; great-grandchildren, Shelby Salazar (Arturo), Allie Lacoste, Jacob Dupont, Ashley Strobel, Leah Lacoste, Laney Strobel, Layla Polizzi, Josie Dupont, Leland Dupont, Ezra and Abner Thomas; step great-grandchildren, Halle Johnson, Cole Johnson, Beau St. Germain, Eloise St. Germain. Penelope St. Germain, Colin Babin, Emee Babin, Kenadee Ledet, Rylee Ledet, Hudson Ledet, and Tucker Ledet; great great-grandchildren, Oliva and Emilia Salazar, as well as Luca Salazar who will soon join the family.

Visitation will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Destrehan LA, Tuesday, September 22, from 10 a.m. until Celebration of Mass at 12 p.m. by Father Cletus Orji. Burial will follow Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose.

The family would like to exend a special thank you to the nurses of Compassus Hospice and especially his caregivers, Christina, Victoria, Carrie, Melissa, and Michelle.

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