Royce Joseph Colon

Royce Joseph Colon, 83, passed away March 15, 2018 at home in LaPlace, Louisiana. Royce was born December 29, 1934 in Lutcher, Louisiana to Shirley DeRoche and Russell Colon. He attended Lutcher High School and served in the Air Force from which he was honorably discharged. He met the love of his life, Ann Champagne, while working for Shell Oil Refinery. Royce loved to read, listen to music, garden and had a passion for interior design for which he had the privilege of enjoying as his career during his entire work life. He was able to enjoy living in Colorado and in California before returning home with his wife, to Louisiana. Preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Russell. Survived by his loving wife Ann, his children Nicole (Michael) and Ashley (Rodney), two grandchildren, Whitney and Michael; also survived by his sister, Shiela, brother in law, Noe and his nieces and nephews, Lisa, Andrea, Shelly, Greg and Jill. Services will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 at St. Joan of Arc Church, 529 West Fifth Street, LaPlace, LA. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 11:15 and burial to follow at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum in Destrehan, LA. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. Roselynn Funeral Services of Lutcher, LA is in charge of arrangements.