Ward deLaup

Ward F. deLaup passed away on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 at the age of 88.  He was the son of the late Clifford deLaup, Sr., and Theresa Berhman deLaup, brother of the late Clifford deLaup, Jr., beloved husband of Yvette Laudumiey deLaup and loving father of Stephen Guy deLaup (Mickey), Suzanne Spear (David), Paul deLaup and the late Rene deLaup. Ward was also the grandfather of Michelle Hultberg (Jordan), Stephen deLaup, Brian Spear (Kendall), Brandon Spear and great grandfather of Emery and Josh Hultberg. Born on February 4, 1931, he attended St. Aloysius High School and LSU.  Ward’s lifelong career was in real estate, serving as a broker and manager for Wagner and Truax Realtors. He was active in many civic and social organizations throughout his life, and was elected and served several years as a member and chairman of the Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee. He was a member of the Krewe of Bacchus Carnival Organization, and was an avid sports fan, faithfully following LSU and the New Orleans Saints football teams. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, located at 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471 at 11:30 a.m. on Monday December 9, 2019. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests your prayers.