Gilbert “Beetle” Eschete, 71, a native of Larose and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Friday, March 22, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Lockport. Religious services will be at 3:00 pm.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Pitre Eschete; children, Amanda Kilgus (Robbie), Tobie Eschete (Jackie), Dodie Dicks (Forrest), Corey Eschete (Dusty), Logan Eschete, Catina DeRosia (Jeff), Cassie Comardelle and Danny Comardelle Jr.; sister, Lorena Adams; 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Israel Sr. and Marie Eschete; brothers, Nolan, Daniel, Israel Jr., Murphy, Earl, Paul and Ernest Eschete; sisters, Earline Richardelle, Annabelle Henry, Eloise Plaisance, Irene Barrilleaux and great granddaughter, Melanie Johnfroe.
His passion was his business, Cajun Deer Sausage. He also enjoyed hunting, running his dogs and cooking cracklin to sell at the Lafourche Central Market. He loved spending time with his nieces, nephews and his many grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.