A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mr. Henry Dauterive Porter, 96, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with Fr. William Blanda officiating. Interment will follow at Beau Pre' Memorial Park.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. The funeral home will reopen on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
A lifelong resident of New Iberia, Mr. Porter passed away on Nov. 20, 2017, at Iberia Medical Center with his son and daughter and a devoted caregiver by his side.
He is survived by his children, Courtland Porter and wife Margaret and Claudia P. Morgan and husband Robert both of New Iberia; and grandchildren, Joshua Porter and wife Emily, Garrett Porter, and Jacob Porter. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Felicia Morgan and husband Darrin Trapani of Pensacola, Cynthia Morgan D'Atrio and husband Vince of Abita Springs, Erica Morgan Dufrene of Abita Springs; and step-great-grandchildren, Grace, Rose, Andrew, and Leah Dufrene. Within his group of eight nieces and nephews, he leaves behind two special godchildren, Catherine Gonsoulin Templeton and Henrietta Porter May.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy years, Aline Compton Porter; parents, Lloyd Garrett Porter Sr. and Henrietta Dauterive Porter; brothers, Lloyd Garrett Porter Jr. and Thomas Fitzgerald Porter III.; and sisters, Mary Porter Gonsoulin and Barbara Elizabeth Porter.
Henry Porter was born on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1921, in New Iberia. Except for the three years during which he served in World War II, Henry lived in New Iberia his entire life. The last of Lloyd and Henrietta's five children, he went to the Central Elementary School on St. Peter Street and finished in 1938 at New Iberia High School.
When he began his collegiate studies at Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette, he hoped to finish in pre-med. After his junior year, his father thought his youngest son, like his two brothers and one sister, should contribute to the war effort. Feeling the pressure, he left SLI and moved to New Orleans where he welded for three months in the shipyards, a course of action that supported the American military. The seeds had been sown for greater service, and on September 29, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.
During World War II he was a surgical tech, better known as a medic, in the European Theater. As a member of the 3rd Army, 359th Infantry Regiment of the 90th Division, he participated in the D-Day Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He was in Czechoslovakia when the German High Command surrendered. He was then to be transferred to a battalion going to Japan. Fortunately, the war ended in the East, and Henry was spared action in the Pacific.
When he arrived stateside, he returned to SLI and finished his bachelor of science degree in agriculture — his interest in medicine now satisfied through his treatment of casualties. After college, he worked for Dwight Andrus Insurance until he trained as a sanitarian. In December 1951 he began his career with the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Resources, a vocational choice that offered employment with the Iberia Parish Health Unit. Dedication and competence eventually earned his position as chief sanitarian, and he retired in December 1982 after several years in that capacity.
During these working years, Henry pursued secondary endeavors as well. A firm advocate of life insurance, he worked for Equitable, selling many local folks coverage for their spouses and children. He tended to his policyholders' needs through his late eighties.
His military career continued through his role in the Louisiana National Guard. Routine drills and summer camps were a staple for this guardsman who rose to the rank of major. In 1981 he officially retired after having served in the New Iberia and Abbeville companies. The patriotism that was instilled in his youth never faded.
Besides these work-related activities, Henry showed lifelong commitment to local organizations as well. He belonged to the New Iberia Kiwanis Club for fifty-plus years, having contributed in several leadership roles during that tenure. Always did he attend Thursday meetings and often did he make interclub meetings in nearby communities. Coffee was his specialty at the annual pancake supper. A history buff, he was also a member of the Civil War Round Table.
Along with his wife, he belonged to the Lafayette Photographic Society for four decades. He and Aline were honored as Lifetime Members in 2011 for their active participation in competitions, exhibitions and conventions. Though Aline was the spouse with the photographic passion, Henry was eager to follow wherever his beloved led.
His hobbies extended to hunting, marksmanship, fishing, and reading. Doves and ducks were his favorite birds to pursue. Owning a small boat for a number of years, Henry enjoyed fishing with friends and relatives.
In his late retirement years Henry became quite a reader, enjoying as many as fifty books during 2013. His library boasts numerous books on the Civil War, the two world wars, his religious faith, and interesting folks. The Iberia Parish Library deserves credit for the many books they supplied to this local patron.
With Courtland he shared an enthusiasm for LSU baseball. He and his son, season ticketholders, attended games for over 25 years. True Tiger fans, they shared what Babe Ruth said, "Baseball was, is, and always will be to me the best game in the world."
The sports fan was, naturally, a true community, church, and family man. Henry and Aline lived in the same house in downtown New Iberia for their entire seventy and one-half years of marriage. That centrality was representative of their commitment to New Iberia and its many cultural activities. A neighbor to his place of worship, Henry was a loyal member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. His love of God guided his treatment of all.
Devoted to wife, children, grandchildren, and close relatives, Henry made his family number one. Responsible, gentle, and caring, he was always where he needed to be to support those he loved. He was both protector and provider. Typically quiet, Henry — in his own inimitable way — brought warmth and laughter to his dear ones. Together he and Aline enjoyed many friends, interesting travels, and great food. They made marriage seem easy because they were devoted to each other.
Four months and 13 days were all that God asked Henry to spend alone after the loss of his lifelong partner, a separation whose pain was a lesson in love. Having lived a full 96 years, he died as he had lived … ever so peacefully, ever so reverently.
Special thanks go to Dr. Carl Ditch and the staff at Iberia Medical Center for their kind treatment of Henry. Thanks extend to other doctors who also provided care during the last few years: Dr. Mike Alvarez, Dr. James Walker, and Dr. Clyde Roy. To Dad's final caregivers — Jenni Crochet, Louise Davis, Renee Dore, Jalana Gabriel, Jill Jefferson, and
Lorraine Lockhart — the family feels respect, honor, and gratitude. To Martina LaSalle, a former caregiver, the Porters retain a special place.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Bannerman, Robert Freeman, Joshua Porter, Garrett Porter, Jacob Porter, and Perry Templeton. Honorary pallbearers will include Frank Courts, Billy Dubose, and Gus Lamperez.
Donations in Henry's name can be made to the Sisters of Mt. Carmel, the Catholic High Endowment Fund, and St. Peter's Catholic Church.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. The funeral home will reopen on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
A lifelong resident of New Iberia, Mr. Porter passed away on Nov. 20, 2017, at Iberia Medical Center with his son and daughter and a devoted caregiver by his side.
He is survived by his children, Courtland Porter and wife Margaret and Claudia P. Morgan and husband Robert both of New Iberia; and grandchildren, Joshua Porter and wife Emily, Garrett Porter, and Jacob Porter. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Felicia Morgan and husband Darrin Trapani of Pensacola, Cynthia Morgan D'Atrio and husband Vince of Abita Springs, Erica Morgan Dufrene of Abita Springs; and step-great-grandchildren, Grace, Rose, Andrew, and Leah Dufrene. Within his group of eight nieces and nephews, he leaves behind two special godchildren, Catherine Gonsoulin Templeton and Henrietta Porter May.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy years, Aline Compton Porter; parents, Lloyd Garrett Porter Sr. and Henrietta Dauterive Porter; brothers, Lloyd Garrett Porter Jr. and Thomas Fitzgerald Porter III.; and sisters, Mary Porter Gonsoulin and Barbara Elizabeth Porter.
Henry Porter was born on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1921, in New Iberia. Except for the three years during which he served in World War II, Henry lived in New Iberia his entire life. The last of Lloyd and Henrietta's five children, he went to the Central Elementary School on St. Peter Street and finished in 1938 at New Iberia High School.
When he began his collegiate studies at Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette, he hoped to finish in pre-med. After his junior year, his father thought his youngest son, like his two brothers and one sister, should contribute to the war effort. Feeling the pressure, he left SLI and moved to New Orleans where he welded for three months in the shipyards, a course of action that supported the American military. The seeds had been sown for greater service, and on September 29, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.
During World War II he was a surgical tech, better known as a medic, in the European Theater. As a member of the 3rd Army, 359th Infantry Regiment of the 90th Division, he participated in the D-Day Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He was in Czechoslovakia when the German High Command surrendered. He was then to be transferred to a battalion going to Japan. Fortunately, the war ended in the East, and Henry was spared action in the Pacific.
When he arrived stateside, he returned to SLI and finished his bachelor of science degree in agriculture — his interest in medicine now satisfied through his treatment of casualties. After college, he worked for Dwight Andrus Insurance until he trained as a sanitarian. In December 1951 he began his career with the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Resources, a vocational choice that offered employment with the Iberia Parish Health Unit. Dedication and competence eventually earned his position as chief sanitarian, and he retired in December 1982 after several years in that capacity.
During these working years, Henry pursued secondary endeavors as well. A firm advocate of life insurance, he worked for Equitable, selling many local folks coverage for their spouses and children. He tended to his policyholders' needs through his late eighties.
His military career continued through his role in the Louisiana National Guard. Routine drills and summer camps were a staple for this guardsman who rose to the rank of major. In 1981 he officially retired after having served in the New Iberia and Abbeville companies. The patriotism that was instilled in his youth never faded.
Besides these work-related activities, Henry showed lifelong commitment to local organizations as well. He belonged to the New Iberia Kiwanis Club for fifty-plus years, having contributed in several leadership roles during that tenure. Always did he attend Thursday meetings and often did he make interclub meetings in nearby communities. Coffee was his specialty at the annual pancake supper. A history buff, he was also a member of the Civil War Round Table.
Along with his wife, he belonged to the Lafayette Photographic Society for four decades. He and Aline were honored as Lifetime Members in 2011 for their active participation in competitions, exhibitions and conventions. Though Aline was the spouse with the photographic passion, Henry was eager to follow wherever his beloved led.
His hobbies extended to hunting, marksmanship, fishing, and reading. Doves and ducks were his favorite birds to pursue. Owning a small boat for a number of years, Henry enjoyed fishing with friends and relatives.
In his late retirement years Henry became quite a reader, enjoying as many as fifty books during 2013. His library boasts numerous books on the Civil War, the two world wars, his religious faith, and interesting folks. The Iberia Parish Library deserves credit for the many books they supplied to this local patron.
With Courtland he shared an enthusiasm for LSU baseball. He and his son, season ticketholders, attended games for over 25 years. True Tiger fans, they shared what Babe Ruth said, "Baseball was, is, and always will be to me the best game in the world."
The sports fan was, naturally, a true community, church, and family man. Henry and Aline lived in the same house in downtown New Iberia for their entire seventy and one-half years of marriage. That centrality was representative of their commitment to New Iberia and its many cultural activities. A neighbor to his place of worship, Henry was a loyal member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. His love of God guided his treatment of all.
Devoted to wife, children, grandchildren, and close relatives, Henry made his family number one. Responsible, gentle, and caring, he was always where he needed to be to support those he loved. He was both protector and provider. Typically quiet, Henry — in his own inimitable way — brought warmth and laughter to his dear ones. Together he and Aline enjoyed many friends, interesting travels, and great food. They made marriage seem easy because they were devoted to each other.
Four months and 13 days were all that God asked Henry to spend alone after the loss of his lifelong partner, a separation whose pain was a lesson in love. Having lived a full 96 years, he died as he had lived … ever so peacefully, ever so reverently.
Special thanks go to Dr. Carl Ditch and the staff at Iberia Medical Center for their kind treatment of Henry. Thanks extend to other doctors who also provided care during the last few years: Dr. Mike Alvarez, Dr. James Walker, and Dr. Clyde Roy. To Dad's final caregivers — Jenni Crochet, Louise Davis, Renee Dore, Jalana Gabriel, Jill Jefferson, and
Lorraine Lockhart — the family feels respect, honor, and gratitude. To Martina LaSalle, a former caregiver, the Porters retain a special place.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Bannerman, Robert Freeman, Joshua Porter, Garrett Porter, Jacob Porter, and Perry Templeton. Honorary pallbearers will include Frank Courts, Billy Dubose, and Gus Lamperez.
Donations in Henry's name can be made to the Sisters of Mt. Carmel, the Catholic High Endowment Fund, and St. Peter's Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mr. Henry Dauterive Porter, 96, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with Fr. William Blanda officiating. Interment will follow at Beau Pre' Memorial Park.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. The funeral home will reopen on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
A lifelong resident of New Iberia, Mr. Porter passed away on Nov. 20, 2017, at Iberia Medical Center with his son and daughter and a devoted caregiver by his side.
He is survived by his children, Courtland Porter and wife Margaret and Claudia P. Morgan and husband Robert both of New Iberia; and grandchildren, Joshua Porter and wife Emily, Garrett Porter, and Jacob Porter. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Felicia Morgan and husband Darrin Trapani of Pensacola, Cynthia Morgan D'Atrio and husband Vince of Abita Springs, Erica Morgan Dufrene of Abita Springs; and step-great-grandchildren, Grace, Rose, Andrew, and Leah Dufrene. Within his group of eight nieces and nephews, he leaves behind two special godchildren, Catherine Gonsoulin Templeton and Henrietta Porter May.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy years, Aline Compton Porter; parents, Lloyd Garrett Porter Sr. and Henrietta Dauterive Porter; brothers, Lloyd Garrett Porter Jr. and Thomas Fitzgerald Porter III.; and sisters, Mary Porter Gonsoulin and Barbara Elizabeth Porter.
Henry Porter was born on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1921, in New Iberia. Except for the three years during which he served in World War II, Henry lived in New Iberia his entire life. The last of Lloyd and Henrietta's five children, he went to the Central Elementary School on St. Peter Street and finished in 1938 at New Iberia High School.
When he began his collegiate studies at Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette, he hoped to finish in pre-med. After his junior year, his father thought his youngest son, like his two brothers and one sister, should contribute to the war effort. Feeling the pressure, he left SLI and moved to New Orleans where he welded for three months in the shipyards, a course of action that supported the American military. The seeds had been sown for greater service, and on September 29, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.
During World War II he was a surgical tech, better known as a medic, in the European Theater. As a member of the 3rd Army, 359th Infantry Regiment of the 90th Division, he participated in the D-Day Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He was in Czechoslovakia when the German High Command surrendered. He was then to be transferred to a battalion going to Japan. Fortunately, the war ended in the East, and Henry was spared action in the Pacific.
When he arrived stateside, he returned to SLI and finished his bachelor of science degree in agriculture — his interest in medicine now satisfied through his treatment of casualties. After college, he worked for Dwight Andrus Insurance until he trained as a sanitarian. In December 1951 he began his career with the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Resources, a vocational choice that offered employment with the Iberia Parish Health Unit. Dedication and competence eventually earned his position as chief sanitarian, and he retired in December 1982 after several years in that capacity.
During these working years, Henry pursued secondary endeavors as well. A firm advocate of life insurance, he worked for Equitable, selling many local folks coverage for their spouses and children. He tended to his policyholders' needs through his late eighties.
His military career continued through his role in the Louisiana National Guard. Routine drills and summer camps were a staple for this guardsman who rose to the rank of major. In 1981 he officially retired after having served in the New Iberia and Abbeville companies. The patriotism that was instilled in his youth never faded.
Besides these work-related activities, Henry showed lifelong commitment to local organizations as well. He belonged to the New Iberia Kiwanis Club for fifty-plus years, having contributed in several leadership roles during that tenure. Always did he attend Thursday meetings and often did he make interclub meetings in nearby communities. Coffee was his specialty at the annual pancake supper. A history buff, he was also a member of the Civil War Round Table.
Along with his wife, he belonged to the Lafayette Photographic Society for four decades. He and Aline were honored as Lifetime Members in 2011 for their active participation in competitions, exhibitions and conventions. Though Aline was the spouse with the photographic passion, Henry was eager to follow wherever his beloved led.
His hobbies extended to hunting, marksmanship, fishing, and reading. Doves and ducks were his favorite birds to pursue. Owning a small boat for a number of years, Henry enjoyed fishing with friends and relatives.
In his late retirement years Henry became quite a reader, enjoying as many as fifty books during 2013. His library boasts numerous books on the Civil War, the two world wars, his religious faith, and interesting folks. The Iberia Parish Library deserves credit for the many books they supplied to this local patron.
With Courtland he shared an enthusiasm for LSU baseball. He and his son, season ticketholders, attended games for over 25 years. True Tiger fans, they shared what Babe Ruth said, "Baseball was, is, and always will be to me the best game in the world."
The sports fan was, naturally, a true community, church, and family man. Henry and Aline lived in the same house in downtown New Iberia for their entire seventy and one-half years of marriage. That centrality was representative of their commitment to New Iberia and its many cultural activities. A neighbor to his place of worship, Henry was a loyal member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. His love of God guided his treatment of all.
Devoted to wife, children, grandchildren, and close relatives, Henry made his family number one. Responsible, gentle, and caring, he was always where he needed to be to support those he loved. He was both protector and provider. Typically quiet, Henry — in his own inimitable way — brought warmth and laughter to his dear ones. Together he and Aline enjoyed many friends, interesting travels, and great food. They made marriage seem easy because they were devoted to each other.
Four months and 13 days were all that God asked Henry to spend alone after the loss of his lifelong partner, a separation whose pain was a lesson in love. Having lived a full 96 years, he died as he had lived … ever so peacefully, ever so reverently.
Special thanks go to Dr. Carl Ditch and the staff at Iberia Medical Center for their kind treatment of Henry. Thanks extend to other doctors who also provided care during the last few years: Dr. Mike Alvarez, Dr. James Walker, and Dr. Clyde Roy. To Dad's final caregivers — Jenni Crochet, Louise Davis, Renee Dore, Jalana Gabriel, Jill Jefferson, and
Lorraine Lockhart — the family feels respect, honor, and gratitude. To Martina LaSalle, a former caregiver, the Porters retain a special place.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Bannerman, Robert Freeman, Joshua Porter, Garrett Porter, Jacob Porter, and Perry Templeton. Honorary pallbearers will include Frank Courts, Billy Dubose, and Gus Lamperez.
Donations in Henry's name can be made to the Sisters of Mt. Carmel, the Catholic High Endowment Fund, and St. Peter's Catholic Church.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. The funeral home will reopen on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
A lifelong resident of New Iberia, Mr. Porter passed away on Nov. 20, 2017, at Iberia Medical Center with his son and daughter and a devoted caregiver by his side.
He is survived by his children, Courtland Porter and wife Margaret and Claudia P. Morgan and husband Robert both of New Iberia; and grandchildren, Joshua Porter and wife Emily, Garrett Porter, and Jacob Porter. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Felicia Morgan and husband Darrin Trapani of Pensacola, Cynthia Morgan D'Atrio and husband Vince of Abita Springs, Erica Morgan Dufrene of Abita Springs; and step-great-grandchildren, Grace, Rose, Andrew, and Leah Dufrene. Within his group of eight nieces and nephews, he leaves behind two special godchildren, Catherine Gonsoulin Templeton and Henrietta Porter May.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy years, Aline Compton Porter; parents, Lloyd Garrett Porter Sr. and Henrietta Dauterive Porter; brothers, Lloyd Garrett Porter Jr. and Thomas Fitzgerald Porter III.; and sisters, Mary Porter Gonsoulin and Barbara Elizabeth Porter.
Henry Porter was born on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1921, in New Iberia. Except for the three years during which he served in World War II, Henry lived in New Iberia his entire life. The last of Lloyd and Henrietta's five children, he went to the Central Elementary School on St. Peter Street and finished in 1938 at New Iberia High School.
When he began his collegiate studies at Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette, he hoped to finish in pre-med. After his junior year, his father thought his youngest son, like his two brothers and one sister, should contribute to the war effort. Feeling the pressure, he left SLI and moved to New Orleans where he welded for three months in the shipyards, a course of action that supported the American military. The seeds had been sown for greater service, and on September 29, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.
During World War II he was a surgical tech, better known as a medic, in the European Theater. As a member of the 3rd Army, 359th Infantry Regiment of the 90th Division, he participated in the D-Day Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He was in Czechoslovakia when the German High Command surrendered. He was then to be transferred to a battalion going to Japan. Fortunately, the war ended in the East, and Henry was spared action in the Pacific.
When he arrived stateside, he returned to SLI and finished his bachelor of science degree in agriculture — his interest in medicine now satisfied through his treatment of casualties. After college, he worked for Dwight Andrus Insurance until he trained as a sanitarian. In December 1951 he began his career with the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Resources, a vocational choice that offered employment with the Iberia Parish Health Unit. Dedication and competence eventually earned his position as chief sanitarian, and he retired in December 1982 after several years in that capacity.
During these working years, Henry pursued secondary endeavors as well. A firm advocate of life insurance, he worked for Equitable, selling many local folks coverage for their spouses and children. He tended to his policyholders' needs through his late eighties.
His military career continued through his role in the Louisiana National Guard. Routine drills and summer camps were a staple for this guardsman who rose to the rank of major. In 1981 he officially retired after having served in the New Iberia and Abbeville companies. The patriotism that was instilled in his youth never faded.
Besides these work-related activities, Henry showed lifelong commitment to local organizations as well. He belonged to the New Iberia Kiwanis Club for fifty-plus years, having contributed in several leadership roles during that tenure. Always did he attend Thursday meetings and often did he make interclub meetings in nearby communities. Coffee was his specialty at the annual pancake supper. A history buff, he was also a member of the Civil War Round Table.
Along with his wife, he belonged to the Lafayette Photographic Society for four decades. He and Aline were honored as Lifetime Members in 2011 for their active participation in competitions, exhibitions and conventions. Though Aline was the spouse with the photographic passion, Henry was eager to follow wherever his beloved led.
His hobbies extended to hunting, marksmanship, fishing, and reading. Doves and ducks were his favorite birds to pursue. Owning a small boat for a number of years, Henry enjoyed fishing with friends and relatives.
In his late retirement years Henry became quite a reader, enjoying as many as fifty books during 2013. His library boasts numerous books on the Civil War, the two world wars, his religious faith, and interesting folks. The Iberia Parish Library deserves credit for the many books they supplied to this local patron.
With Courtland he shared an enthusiasm for LSU baseball. He and his son, season ticketholders, attended games for over 25 years. True Tiger fans, they shared what Babe Ruth said, "Baseball was, is, and always will be to me the best game in the world."
The sports fan was, naturally, a true community, church, and family man. Henry and Aline lived in the same house in downtown New Iberia for their entire seventy and one-half years of marriage. That centrality was representative of their commitment to New Iberia and its many cultural activities. A neighbor to his place of worship, Henry was a loyal member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. His love of God guided his treatment of all.
Devoted to wife, children, grandchildren, and close relatives, Henry made his family number one. Responsible, gentle, and caring, he was always where he needed to be to support those he loved. He was both protector and provider. Typically quiet, Henry — in his own inimitable way — brought warmth and laughter to his dear ones. Together he and Aline enjoyed many friends, interesting travels, and great food. They made marriage seem easy because they were devoted to each other.
Four months and 13 days were all that God asked Henry to spend alone after the loss of his lifelong partner, a separation whose pain was a lesson in love. Having lived a full 96 years, he died as he had lived … ever so peacefully, ever so reverently.
Special thanks go to Dr. Carl Ditch and the staff at Iberia Medical Center for their kind treatment of Henry. Thanks extend to other doctors who also provided care during the last few years: Dr. Mike Alvarez, Dr. James Walker, and Dr. Clyde Roy. To Dad's final caregivers — Jenni Crochet, Louise Davis, Renee Dore, Jalana Gabriel, Jill Jefferson, and
Lorraine Lockhart — the family feels respect, honor, and gratitude. To Martina LaSalle, a former caregiver, the Porters retain a special place.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Bannerman, Robert Freeman, Joshua Porter, Garrett Porter, Jacob Porter, and Perry Templeton. Honorary pallbearers will include Frank Courts, Billy Dubose, and Gus Lamperez.
Donations in Henry's name can be made to the Sisters of Mt. Carmel, the Catholic High Endowment Fund, and St. Peter's Catholic Church.
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