Travis P. Mire

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he passed away at home on Monday, October 07, 2013 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was 82 years old, an avid LSU fan, resident of Gonzales, and a retiree of Dow Chemical Engineering Dept.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Nell Mire; five daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Elton Lebeau, Nancy and Sam Lanoux, Becky and Ralph Daigle, Sue and John Oschwald, and Jennifer and Tony Rome; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Linda Mire and Todd and Jeanne Mire; sister, Lela Mae Guitreau; brother, Donell Mire; 16 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Paul A. and Eunice Berteau Mire; brother, A. P. Mire; sisters, Addis Mire and Gladys Lee; son-in-law, Frank Santone; and a grandson, Dustin Santone.

A visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will resume at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Deacon James Morrissey. Entombment will follow in Hope Haven Garden of Memory Mausoleum in Prairieville.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.