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Obituary for L'esperance


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday November 23, 2001

Lydell L'Esperance, 41, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 19, 2001 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He joined the Air Force after High School and spent most of his tour in Colorado Springs, CO and finally settled in Hillsborough, OR with his wife, Juline (Smart) and their three children. He never lost his love of music and played his guitar until the day he died. Lydell loved his family and was anxiously awaiting the birth of his first grandchild. He is survived by his parents, Pete and Julie L'Esperance of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Mark L'Esperance and wife, Cheryl, Pete L'Esperance and wife, Jill, Marty L'Esperance and wife, Lisa. Lydell had three children, son, Matthew of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Michelle and Julie of Hillsborough, OR. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2001 at Temple Baptist Church, 1613 Arizona Street NE, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements have been provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. 256-9400. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com


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