Larry Phillip Deslatte, age 76, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at home with his family by his side. He was born on Wednesday, September 13, 1944, in Ponchatoula, LA to Rita Deslatte and Phillip Deslatte. Larry who was also known as Moose to his military family and Hook to anyone who knew him in high school, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and the rock of our family. He was affectionately known as Pawpaw and Opa to his grand/great grandchildren, whom he adored. He was a kindhearted man with an infectious smile. He will always be remembered as a caring teacher, mentor and friend. Larry is survived by his affectionate and loving daughter, Priscilla Deslatte-Sierra, his son-in-law Albert Sierra, daughter-in-law Samantha Deslatte – Youngren; siblings, Mary Hebert (Tommy), Paul Deslatte (Katherine), and Judy Wright (Jack); his grandchildren, Kori Walters, Zachary Hall, Noah Deslatte, Makenna Deslatte and Conner Deslatte, his step grandchildren, Brayden Youngren, Yvette Gallego, Mike Sierra, and Cristian Gallego, his great grandchildren, Carson Walters, Payton Hall, Charlotte Deslatte, Ana Deslatte and Elenor Deslatte, his step great grandchildren, Liam Gallego, Emmalyn Sierra, Rylan Gherke and Raegan Gherke, also many nieces, nephews and close friends. Larry was preceded in death by his adoring wife Amparo Deslatte, his parents, Rita Deslatte and Philip Deslatte, his beloved son, Timothy Deslatte, and his beloved daughter, Susana Deslatte. A visitation for Larry will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 100 W. Magnolia St. Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454. A Funeral Service Celebrating Larry's life will immediately follow visitation at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Wadesboro Catholic Cemetery in Ponchatoula.
