Ned Joseph Dufour

Ned Joseph Dufour, born on December 18, 1938, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 86.

Ned was born in Mansura, Louisiana. He graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He also went on to join the Air National Guard of Louisiana. Ned was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Ned is survived by his daughters, D’ette Dufour Lowe (Brent) and Rachel Dufour Ceruti (Ron); son, Todd Joseph Dufour (Erin); grandchildren, Garrett Lowe (Haley), Adele Lowe Doescher (Scott), Christopher Dufour, Nick Dufour, Meredith Lowe Faul (Montgomery), Angela Lowe Nolen (Austin), Mary Therese Lowe, Kate Dufour, and Sofia Ceruti; and 8 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Irma Denoux Dufour; parents, Louis and Hariette Dufour; son, Paul Louis Dufour; and grandchild, Joseph Ceruti.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Gardenview Assisted Living staff, and Carpenter House and St. Joseph Hospice Staff.

Visitation will take place at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.