Lawrence "Larry" Desouza Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 11, 2026 in Colonial Heights, Virginia

Lawrence "Larry" Desouza Sr.

April 4, 1929 - February 11, 2026 (96 years old)

Colonial Heights, Virginia

Lawrence "Larry" Desouza Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 11, 2026 in Colonial Heights, Virginia

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E Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory

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Lawrence "Larry" Desouza Sr.

April 4, 1929 - February 11, 2026 (96 years old)

Colonial Heights, Virginia

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Lawrence Desouza Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lawrence Desouza Sr. of Colonial Heights, Virginia, born in Washington, District of Columbia, who passed away on February 11, 2026 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lawrence Desouza Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Margaret Ann DeSouza; his parents, Eugene Stanley and Mary Anglin DeSouza; and his sisters, Jean Mae Cheeley and Martha Ann McAdam.

He is survived by: his children, Robin Jarrett (Alan), Jan Perkinson (Randy), Jennifer Toombs (Ricky), Susan Rusnak (Raymond) and Lawrence F. DeSouza, Jr. (Jill); his grandchildren, Brad Jarrett, Chris Jarrett, Greg Jarrett, Brian Perkinson, Allison Pilcher, Kristin Vaughan, Kari Crews, Tiffany Gibbs, Caroline DeSouza, Catherine Lee DeSouza and Claire DeSouza; his great grandchildren, Taylor Jarrett, Bradley Jarrett Jr., Edison Jarrett, Raylan Jarrett, Briggs Jarrett, Reagan Perkinson, Random Perkinson, Owen Bradley, Hampton Pilcher, Camden Vaughan, Wells Vaughan, Carson Crews, Hudson Crews, Campbell Crews, Addison Williams, Jonathan Williams and Lake Gibbs; and his great great grandchild Stella Akrie. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Donations can be made in Larry's honor to St. Joseph's Catholic Church or The Hope Center in Petersburg, Virginia.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
E Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory



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Feb 22

Visitation

Colonial Heights
211 Lynchburg Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

Mon

Feb 23

Funeral Mass

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
151 W Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803

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