Lenard Helms Sr. Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Lenard Helms Sr. (Thibodaux, Louisiana). Lenard, born on March 24, 1944 in Port Oconnor, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lenard Helms Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ida Bell and Vernon "Bill" Helms, Sr.; his in-laws, Elmer and Maurine Ricouard; his children, Cornella Dempster and Joshua Helms; his pet Elsa May; his son-in-law Tom Dempster; his great grandchildren, Braelee Kraemer and Zaylen Gonzalez; and his siblings, David Helms, Joyce Raby, Gene Helms, Bobby Helms, Don Helms, Patsy Louie, Cornell Helms, Madeline Helms, Billy Helms, Fern Wilson and John Helms.
He is survived by: his wife Diana Ricouard Helms; his children, Denise Richard (Glenn), Lenard and Jeremy Helms; his pet Piper; his daughter-in-law Mandy Helms; and his grandchildren, Angelica (Jimmy), Tanily (Kevin), Kendra (Rodney), Bryson (Tessa), Jamie, Gage, Sean (Brooklyn), Katie (Connor), Jackie, Joey (Melodie) and Kortnee. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.
