Lawrence Joseph Luquette "Larry"

Lawrence Joseph Luquette “Larry” passed away Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, at his home in Svensen, Oregon at the age of 91.

Larry was born in Abbeville Louisiana, March 31st, 1934, to Albert Luquette Sr. and Ena LaPointe Luquette. He was the second oldest of nine children.

Larry enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951 and served honorably until his retirement in 1973. He served as a Missile Systems Analyst Technician during a challenging time, the Cold War. Larry was very proud of his service in the U.S.A.F. He always looked to the sky when an aircraft flew over. Larry enjoyed fishing, wood crafting, gardening, and family. He never lost his love of Cajun food, Cajun culture and visits from his Cajun family who would come to Oregon, often with all the fixins’ for a Cajun fish fry.

Larry was a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge holding the title of “Master Mason.” He served as a Mason for over 50 years and became a life member. Additionally, Larry was a long-time member of the Shriners Club.

He is survived by his loving wife Loretta (Harder) Luquette of 61 years; sons Albert Luquette, Clatskanie, OR and John Luquette (Heidi), Bay City, OR; two stepsons Gary Honneger and Steve Honneger of Chelsea, OK; grandchildren Briana Luquette, Puyallup WA; Dustin (Julia) Luquette, Kennewick, WA; Lillian and Zachary Luquette, Bay City, OR; Lacy Leroy (Chad), Paradise, CA; Joel Honneger, Cleveland, OK, and Jennifer Honneger, Tulsa, OK; Great grandchildren, Tristan Ostrem, Puyallup, WA; Adelynn Luquette, Kennewick, WA: Riley and Malakai Wolfe and Lorilai Leroy, Paradise, CA, Cody Honneger and Kalie Nelson, and his devoted sister, Patricia Luquette Dean of Abbeville, LA, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews that he cherished. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Luquette, Sr. and Ena Luquette; sisters, Priscilla L. Baudoin and Theresa L. Peltier; brothers, Roy Luquette, Ridley Luquette, Albert Luquette Jr., Oris Luquette and Oran Luquette.

A graveside service will be held with military honors at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Ocean View Cemetery, Warrenton, Oregon. A remembrance gathering will follow at 92194 Svensen Market Rd., Astoria, OR.