Leroy LARIVE

NEW ORLEANS - Leroy and Lurnice "Billie" LaRive died Aug. 29, 2005, as a result of hurricane Katrina.They were devoted spouses for 61 years.They were the parents to Kenneth LaRive, of Lafayette, La., Cynthia L. Jensen, of Slidell, La., and Patrick LaRive, of Tega Caye, S.C.; grandparents to six granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters. They were also survived by a host of relatives and friends.Mr. LaRive was a retired barber and former owner of the Canal Place Barber Shop in New Orleans. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.Mrs. LaRive was a homemaker and had worked for Werlines for several years.They were parishioners of St. Raphael Church in Gentilly.Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at the temporary location of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 1717 Veterans Blvd. (Lamana-Pano-Fallo Funeral Home).Visitation will be observed from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Friday with prayers led by the Rev. Brignac of St. Raphael Parish at 10 a.m.Interment will follow at Garden of Memory in Metairie.Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements.