Ralph J. DeRoche, Sr.

August 20, 1931 - January 20, 2022

Ralph J. DeRoche, Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the age of 90. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Destrehan. Ralph proudly served his Country in the U. S. Airforce during the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette Espinia DeRoche. Father of Deborah DeRoche Landry (husband, EJ), Donna DeRoche-Smith (late husband, Kenneth) and Ralph J. DeRoche, Jr. (wife, Joni). Grandfather of Jay and Jeff Daigrepont, Angel Daigrepont Diaz (Alex), Alicia Purvis Parrino, Cory J. Smith, Jessica Miller DeRoche, Collins DeRoche (Jenny) and Joshua DeRoche (Victoria). Great grandfather of Sergio and Shiloh Diaz, Aubree, Eliana and Weston Parrino, Reid, Remi, Collins DeRoche, Luke Marino and Sawyer DeRoche. Son of the late Collins Joseph DeRoche and Ruby A. Wilson DeRoche. Brother of the late Bobby DeRoche and Ronnie DeRoche. Also survived by nieces and nephews, and beloved neighbor of Red Church Subdivision in Destrehan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Friday, January 28, 2022. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the Funeral Service to immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.muhleisen.com