Wilbert "Ben" Danos

Wilbert “Ben” Danos, 95, a native and resident of Larose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

 Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:00 am in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Wilbert is survived by his two sons, James (Janice) and Dennis Danos; two grandchildren; Jared (Lisa) Danos and Jamie (Julius) Bernard; five great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Jana, Julian, Hannah and Nate.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Acosta Danos; parents, Louis and Ora Chiasson Danos; siblings; Emelda Rivet, Edwina Savoie, Clara Belle Chouest and Clarence Danos and one great grandchild, Jillian Danos.

Mr. Ben spent his life on the water first as a tugboat captain then became a commercial fisherman. He, with his wife Ruth as his deckhand, trawled for many years proudly creating their legacy of 3 generations of fishermen. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren deeply as they did him. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Hope Healthcare and Hospice. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.