NEW IBERIA - Louis James Culotta Sr., age 75, of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Louis was the beloved son of Marie Wagner Culotta and Sam Culotta, Jr.
A man of kindness, love, and industrious spirit, Louis found joy in life's simple pleasures. Throughout his lifetime, he achieved much, particularly in his dedicated work within the oil field industry. Louis's contributions were significant, marked by the invention of several patented tools still utilized today. A graduate of New Iberia Senior High, he furthered his education, earning a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Louis's career spanned across various companies within the oil field, alongside owning and operating his own honey business, L&R Honey Co. In addition to his professional pursuits, Louis had a passion for fishing, particularly at Toledo Bend, where he found solace and joy in the serenity of the water. He was also a member of Purple Martin conservation association. His legacy will be fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know and love him.
Louis is survived by his brother, Sam Culotta III, his grandchildren Louis Webster and Emily Webster.
In addition to his immediate family, Mr. Culotta leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, all of whom will cherish his memory.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita Doucet Culotta, his father Sam Culotta Jr., his mother Marie Wagner Culotta, and his brother Wayne Culotta.
A funeral service will be conducted for Mr. Culotta at 10:00 am on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia with Monsignor Robert Romero officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Family Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen on Friday at 8:00 am until the service time.
Serving as pallbearers are Kaleb Breaux, Trey Latiolais, Micky Latiolais, Rudy Breaux II, Sam "Chip" Culotta, Justin Guillotte. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Dunn, Jeremy Guillotte, and Randall Breaux.
To view on-line obituary, video tribute, and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
