Continuation of tree (3rd child of Eugene Alcide Pitre/Josephine Lefort); all known surname descendants:
9 Ernest Bartholomew Pitre b: 24 August 1911 Westwego, Jefferson, LA; d: 7 August 1968 Westwego, Jefferson, LA
+Mabel M. Roux b: 17 April 1912 S. Kenner, Jefferson, LA; m: Abt. 1936 [Guillaume/Alice Zeringue]; d: 20 April 2005 Westwego, Jefferson, LA
10 Doris C. Pitre b: Abt. 1937 Westwego, Jefferson, LA; d: Aft. April 2005
+Raymond J. Barrios
10 Richard Francis Pitre b: 17 December 1943 Westwego, Jefferson, LA; d: 31 May 2026 Westwego, Jefferson, LA
+Sandra Edwards b: 3 January 1942 Gretna, Jefferson, LA; m: Abt. 1969 [Lowell W./Anna H. ---]; d: 15 November 2021 Westwego, Jefferson, LA
10 Dale E. Pitre b: Abt. 1948; d: Aft. April 2005
+--- Matherne
Notes for Ernest Bartholomew Pitre:
Census
- 1940 Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana: Ernest T. Pitre 26 laborer/North American Trading Co., wife Mabel 26, Doris C. 2. [376 Avenue H]
- 1950 Westwego, Jefferson, LA: Ernest B. Pitre 38 operator pumping machine/molasses factory, wife Mabel M. 37, Dorthy C. 12, Richard F. 6, Dale E. 1.
WWII Records: Ernest Thomas Pitre, res. 372 Avenue A, Westwego, LA; b. 24 Aug 1911 Westwego, LA; wife Mrs. Mabel Roux Pitre; 5'6", 125 lbs., blue eyes & black hair, light brown complexion, small birthmark on left shoulder; 16 Oct 1940 Westwego, LA.
Obituary: Times Picayune (New Orleans, LA), 8 August 1968: Of Westwego, La., on Wednesday, August 7, 1968, at 4:15 o'clock a.m., Ernest Bartholomew Pitre, age 56 years, beloved husband of Mabel M. Roux; father of Mrs. Raymond J. Barrios, Airman 1st Class Richard F. Pitre and Miss Dale E. Pitre; brother of Joseph F. Pitre, Mrs. A. Robert; son of the late Josephine LeForte and Eugene Pitre, also survived by three grandchildren. Relatives and friends of the family, also employees of North American Trading and Import Company, Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company and Avondale Shipyards, are invited to attend the funeral. Services from Westside Funeral Homes Company, Marrero, La., on Thursday, August 8, 1968, at 10 o'clock a.m. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Westwego. Interment in Garden of Memories. Friends may call after 7 o'clock p.m. today.
Tombstone Inscription, Garden of Memories, Metairie, LA: Ernest B. / Aug. 24, 1911 / Aug. 7, 1968 / together in memory / Mabel R. / April 17, 1912 / April 20, 2005 / PITRE
Notes for Mabel M. Roux:
Obituary: Times Picayune (New Orleans, LA), Friday, 22 April 2005: Mabel Roux Pitre on Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Ernest B. Pitre. Mother of Doris Barrios, Dale Matherne and Richard F. Pitre. Daughter of the late Alice Zeringue Roux and Guillume Roux. Sister of Louise Wingfield, the late Joseph Roux, William "Gump" Roux, Edward " B.B." Roux, Carrie Bergeron, Duncan Roux, Ned Roux, Irma Ford, Clara Jackson and Arthur Roux. Grandmother of Todd Barrios, Suzanne Punch, Lisa Barrios, Raymond Barrios, Jr., Karen O'Brien, Elizabeth Prince, Joy Salter, Ricky Pitre, Steve Matherne, Elena Panepinto and the late Connie Pitre. Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Age 93 years. A native of South Kenner, LA and a lifelong resident of Westwego, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at Mothe Funeral Home, Inc., Marrero, LA on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 1:30 PM. Interment Garden of Memories. Parlors will be open Saturday at 9:00 AM.
Obituaries for the children:
Richard Francis Pitre: Mothe Funeral Homes
(Marrero, LA): Richard Francis Pitre (photo) Dec. 17,
1943 - May 31, 2026: Richard Francis Pitre, age 82, died peacefully
on May 31st, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded
in death by Sandra Edwards Pitre, his wife of 52 years, his daughter
Connie Pitre, and his parents Ernest B. Pitre and Mabel Roux Pitre.
He leaves behind his children, Beth Prince (Johnny), Ricky Pitre (Ramona)
and Elena Baye (Jeremy), and his grandchildren Emree & Haven Panepinto
and Jasmine & Jasper Pitre. Richard was born and raised in Westwego,
LA. and graduated from West Jefferson High School. He served in the US Air
Force, where he was stationed in Seoul, South Korea until 1968. Richard’s
sister, Dale, introduced him to her friend, Sandra, in December of
’68. After a successful blind date, they married in 1969. He retired
from Avondale Shipyard after a 40 year career, primarily as a weld inspector.
Richard’s love for music was prevalent throughout his life. He began
playing his guitar with local bands like “Eddie P & the Deacons” and with his
other school buddies. They played in and around the Westwego area at
sock-hops, parties and clubs. He continued playing music with his friends
into his 60’s and early 70’s. Richard used his God given talent to serve
in local churches by singing and playing music most of his adult life starting
with 'Voices of Praise' alongside Wynonia Lazaro and Eddie Parrino. People
would often recognize him at the store or at a restaurant, and they knew who he
was. They may not have known his name, but they remembered his face and
knew his voice. Richard used to sing to his mother for her birthdays, and
he sang for his grandchildren up until weeks before his passing. He was
inducted into the Westbank Musicians’ Hall of Fame in 2004. When he wasn’t
playing music or singing, he would likely be found in his workshop or in his
garden. In his retirement, his love of gardening became a full time hobby.
His mission: trying to figure out a clever watering system for his plants, so he
could supply his family and neighbors with tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and okra
from his harvest. Richard enjoyed telling jokes and watching cartoons with
his grandkids and making them laugh. He always had a dad joke to
share…even if you’ve already heard it. He will certainly be missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Richard Francis
Pitre to Samaritan's Purse. Family and friends are invited to attend
funeral mass in the chapel at Mothe Funeral Home, Marrero, Louisiana, on Friday,
June 5, 2026, at 1p.m, with visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment
will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale, Louisiana. Mothe Funeral
Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Back one generation to parents of Ernest Bartholomew Pitre
Items in RED verified from transcriptions in the following:
- South Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records of Lafourche-Terrebonne Parishes (Rev. Hebert)
Some Louisiana deaths in RED taken from obituaries or the Louisiana Deaths collection (which includes spouses/parents).
Some birthdates in RED taken from Social Security records based on obituary/tombstone inscription deathdate.
Last updated: 18 August 2026.