Herman Huge Triche

April 27, 1924 - November 8, 2017

Herman Huge Triche passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the age of 93. He was a native of New Orleans, a former resident of River Ridge and Arabi and a resident of Mandeville for the past 11 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired with the Corps of Engineers after 37 years. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Breaux Kent Triche by second marriage and Frances Earline Daves Triche by first marriage. Loving father of Linda Triche Montegut (Christy), Patricia Mary Triche and Laura Triche Showalter (Ricky). Grandfather of Jason Montegut (Renaé), Amanda Montegut Bourgeois (Todd), Christian Montegut (Shelly), Frances “Frannie” Montegut, Scott Bracey, Leanne Bracey Powers (Brett), Victoria Bracey, Brian Showalter (Lizzi) and Kevin Showalter (Alyson). Great-grandfather of Dylan Bracey, Linda Rose Bourgeois, Jude Showalter, Emma Bourgeois, Colin Montegut, Bryn Showalter, Cameron “CC” Showalter, Cate Montegut, Max Powers, Cole Montegut, Margot Showalter. Son of the late Louis James Triche, Sr. and Mary Albertine Vignau Triche. Brother of the late Louis James Triche, Jr., George Triche, Evelyn Triche, Rosemary Andry and Leonard Triche. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2605 River Rd., New Orleans, LA 70121.