Jude Ritter Seilhan

Jude Ritter Seilhan peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Covington. He was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Iota to the late Louisette Seilhan and Mamie Ritter Seilhan.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date for all family and friends to attend.

Jude was the beloved husband and lifelong best friend of Mary Jeanette Hoffpauir Seilhan. They were married for 62 years.

A graduate of Iota High School, Jude was a self-made man who moved to Marrero with his bride shortly after graduation. A longtime resident of the Westbank, Jude was the owner and operator of Field Welding Service.

Jude’s family was his world. He was a doting father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend who always took the opportunity for spontaneous outings and family gatherings. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting. To know Jude was to love Jude. His warm smile and big hugs will be missed by so, so many.

He was the loving father of Kayla Seilhan Aikman (Baynum), Lyndol Seilhan (Robie Rotolo) and Darryn J. Seilhan (Tara); the proud grandfather of Dari and Jude Aikman, Jordan Gauthreaux and Tyler and Logan Seilhan; and the great-grandfather to Kade Lippon, Oaklynn Gauthreaux and Lily Rogers. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who dearly loved him.

Jude was preceded in death by his siblings, Julia McCann, Alverda Edwards, Robert and Carlton (Babe) Seilhan, and his grandson, Mason R. Seilhan. Please help us honor Jude by sharing a Memory on the

Please help us honor Jude by sharing a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.