Barry David LeBlanc

Barry David LeBlanc, died Monday, February 9, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was 71 years of age.

Barry was a proud graduate of De La Salle High School Class of 1972. He received his Bachelors of Science in Accounting from the University of New Orleans followed by a Masters of Business Administration from Loyola University New Orleans.

Barry began his career at Arthur Young and worked in accounting in several industries, including shipping, oil and gas and foods. He started his own CPA firm which led to his career as President and CEO of Akorn Pharmaceuticals and later as President and CEO of PamLab, LLC.

Barry was actively involved in the New Orleans community. He contributed his knowledge and experience by serving on the Loyola University Board of Trustees (Vice Chair.) and the boards of the UNO Foundation (Chairman), UNO Alumni Association, and Stuart Hall School for Boys. Barry was also a former member of the Bienville Club and the Roundtable Club. 

He started a scholarship program at UNO called Students4Higher, which successfully guided select students to complete college in 4 years debt free. Barry’s inspiration came from guiding Jonathan Kwofie who later became part of the family. 

Barry enjoyed golf and played with several groups mostly at Audubon Park. For many years he enjoyed his Saturday running group. He was outgoing and caring with a huge heart and an even bigger smile that lit up the room. He took a genuine interest in everyone he met, and had a way of making every person feel important. He leaves a large legacy of love, faith, compassion and discipline.

Barry began a new kind of life in 2021, when he moved into a memory care facility in Mandeville, where he met so many unique caretakers and residents that made him feel at home. The family would like to thank the many nurses and staff at Notre Dame Hospice, particularly Hannah Travis and Dionne Davidson, during the final months of his life at home.

Barry is preceded in death by his parents, Ames Philip LeBlanc, Jr. and Norma Hebert LeBlanc, his grandson, Barry Estera-LeBlanc and his brother, Brian LeBlanc.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Teresa Villars LeBlanc, daughters, Meg and Allison (Anna), his son, Jack, and his grandson, Max. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Griffin (Mike), brothers, Wayne (Janiene) and Keith LeBlanc, sister-in-law, Carmel Guitterrez, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Mater Dolorosa Church, 1230 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Christian Mass at noon. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred.