Dr. Louis Nogues III

Dr. Louis Philip Nogues, III, age 74, died in the early morning of Thursday, February 2, 2017.   Lou was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Louis P. Nogues, Jr. and the late Shirley St. Alexandre Nogues. He was a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 37 years and then lived on Bayou Liberty in Slidell until his death.  Affectionately known as Papa Lou or Doc, he is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Kathleen Ryan Nogues; his son Chris Nogues and wife Cheryl; his daughter Michelle Nogues Morel and husband Remie; his sister Suzanne Nogues and Robert Troncoso.  He was Papa Lou to his grandchildren Amanda Ganucheau and husband Ross, Zachary Cunningham, Nicholas Morel, Karolina Nogues, Ryan Morel, and great-granddaughter Riley Ganucheau.   He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law Harold and Barbara Ryan; Dr. Robert and Deborah Ryan; James and Suzanne Ryan; Doug and Marilyn Ryan Oakes; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He is also survived by his long time dental assistant, Karen Springer, numerous staff, and patients whom he considered family.    Lou graduated from Jesuit High School Class of 1960 and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University in 1966. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a dentist. Lou enjoyed learning about anything and everything. He was a lover of art, history, and antiques. He was a collector, pack rat, avid reader, and always enjoyed making a good pun- or a bad one depending on your opunion.  Mostly, he loved his family, was loved by many, and will be missed.   The Nogues Family would like to thank everyone at the Louisiana Heart Hospital for providing such compassionate care for Lou.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 1:00 PM at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 58203 Highway 433, Slidell, LA 70460. Visitation from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, Covington, LA. Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, LA in charge of arrangements.   In Lou of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or at shrinershospitals.org.