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Augustus Thomas "Gus" Bazin

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Redemptorist High School Boston University Northwestern State University

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Augustus Bazin Obituary

Augustus "Gus" Thomas Bazin passed away on April 6, 2014. Loved and appreciated by many for his robust, contagious personality, Gus is survived by his wife, Cindy, and his five children: Christopher (Patti), Mark (Danni), Gregory (Joy), Sabrina (Liz), and Aimée. He is also survived by his mother, Cina Famularo; his sisters Gayle (Leon), Cindy (Ernie) and Jill and their families; as well as his step-children Autumn and Gabriel and Gabriel's children, Victoria and Misty, who he considered as his own. Born September 3, 1941, in New Orleans, Gus considered life to be a continuous adventure, whether it was reveling in quality time with his family or relishing his many outdoor interests like duck hunting, boating, trail riding, or rolling out his Harley Davidson on the open road in full black-leather regalia. He often spent hours strolling on his ranch in Folsom, appreciating the flowers, birds, and critters. He spoiled his dogs with treats, and he groomed his horse daily. He beamed with pride for his family's accomplishments, small and great, personal and professional. In his eyes, each one had achieved top-level success at whatever task he or she had undertaken. Gus graduated from Redemptorist High School in New Orleans, Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, and received a Master of Education with honors from Boston University. Later, he built a career for himself and a life for his family as an insurance adjustor in the New Orleans area. He was a born educator, always urging others to learn and investigate a little more about the topic at hand. He taught all of his children, and later, his wife, to swim. He often thought it prudent to understand how a thing worked. He discovered interesting tidbits about most every person he met and left with them a lasting impression and a friendship. Gus threw great parties and cleverly crafted a toast for every occasion. He enjoyed the spotlight but had a tender heart and never wanted quality time with family or good friends to end: "Wait…let me tell you one more thing before you go," he'd say. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, Gus took pride in his service and enjoyed traveling around the country as well as his trips abroad to Europe, North Africa, and South America. Gus was an excellent tango and Cajun dancer; he enjoyed music, fine art, reading, and he appreciated a great meal-whether dining out or home cooked-and was renowned for his sweet tooth. Family and friends will celebrate Gus' life at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, April 11, 2014. Visitation will be from 10am-12pm followed by a funeral service at 12pm. He will be buried with military honors in the Bazin family plot at Metairie Cemetery. Please sign the online guest book at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Augustus Bazin

23 Entries

Aimée Bazin

April 25, 2014

My #1 Dad. My world has stopped. I am living a nightmare that won't end. We have so much left to see and do together. I miss you more than anything. I love you, Dad. xoxoxo

Sabrina Bazin

April 18, 2014

I miss you dad and can't believe we buried you a week ago . I love you.

April 15, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Joe Lovecchio

April 14, 2014

As Gus' barber for many years till he moved to Folsom, I can tell you he was a lot of fun to be around. He was very proud of his service as a marine and always spoke proudly of his family. I was sad to hear of his passing and my sympathy goes out to the Bazin Family.

Deborah Leal

April 10, 2014

Dear Gus's Family, may my family offer sincere, heartfelt condolences. God bless, may Gus rest in Peace, Amen

David Fouquette

April 10, 2014

Uncle Gus treated me like one of his boys. The memory of his kindness and zest for life will always be with me.

Ray & Darlene Leach

April 9, 2014

Gus and Ray met in Hawaii as young Marines in the 60's. Gus learned that there was someone else in headquarters from the New Orleans area, so he found Ray and introduced himself; woke him up, in fact. Doesn't that sound like Gus? They stayed in touch with each other over the years, enjoying many meals together at the Chinese buffet. The obituary is a beautiful tribute to Gus. He always spoke about his family with much love and affection, and he was so very proud of you all. You are blessed to have so many happy memories that will bring you comfort. Ray is so grateful for last week's visit in Folsom, sitting around laughing, talking, and reminiscing with Gus and Cindy. And for the hospital visit Saturday afternoon when he got to shake his buddy's hand for the last time. Gus was a good man, and we will miss him.

BARBARA KIRWIN

April 9, 2014

MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE, GUS. SEMPER FI AND THANK YOU FROM A FELLOW RAM. CLASS OF 1980.

April 9, 2014

Semper Fi

LFW

April 9, 2014

My heart goes out to Gus' family. He will forever be in our heart.

Redemptorist - Class of "61"

Peggy

April 9, 2014

May my prayers and thoughts help the family to heal. I knew Gus when he was in the New Orleans HOG Chapter. A memorable trip to A Hot Spring Rally will never be forgotten by many which Gus took with other HOG members.

Jamie Routh Boquet

April 9, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Gus' family. I am glad to have had the honor to work with and get to know Gus. He was a great man and I will never forget him.

Lynn O'Neill-Robb

April 9, 2014

My heart goes out to Gus' family and I pray that God will bring you comfort and peace. I worked with Gus at UFG and he was one of a kind. His obituary certainly captures his wonderful spirit. May God rest his soul in peace.

Karla Feliu Yent

April 9, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family - I worked with Gus at Aetna and remember what a nice man he was. Always smiling & could make you laugh! I pray that God can wrap His loving arms around the family and give them peace & comfort until they are reunited again...........

Jason Foote

April 8, 2014

I was honored to get to know Gus over the past few years. He was a caring and thoughtful person, a hard worker and a good friend. I will miss him.

Caroline & Delia

April 8, 2014

Sabrina, you and your entire family are in our thoughts. This is such a beautiful obituary for your father. We feel like we knew him after reading it and we're sorry we never had a chance to meet him. We are so thankful that his memory lives on in you. Hugs and kisses,

Angelle Srofe

April 8, 2014

Greg, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and Joy.

Al Rawls

April 8, 2014

Praying for all of you in your time of loss. May God give you peace.

April 8, 2014

Cindy you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Faculty and Staff at Northlake and Methodist

April 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Gus' family. I worked with Gus when he was an adjuster in New Orleans and can recall many trips to Cedar Rapids to attend claims conferences with him. Sometimes I got to eat my dessert before he ask me if he could have it.

April 8, 2014

Deepest sympathies to Gus's family. We all hated it when he retired from UFG since he was usually the life of the party. I got to know him very well when he came to Shreveport and did hail duty. Lots of funny stories which all involved Gus. We will miss him.

Jim and Debbie Thomas

The Scuderi's

April 8, 2014

Greg, we are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. May your faith in Him bring you peace and comfort.

Steve Fleming

April 8, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Gus' family. I enjoyed the times during our UFG meetings there in the New Orleans area.

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