Bernard Joseph Klein's Obituary
Bernard Joseph Klein died on Sunday, March 15, 2009. He was born May 25, 1945 in Bogotá, Colombia to Leticia Velandia Klein and the late Henry Charles Klein. He was a resident of New Orleans for most of his life before moving to Mandeville in 1987.
The beloved husband of Judy Landrieu Klein, he is survived by two sons, Christian Bernard and Benjamin Joseph Klein; four daughters: Kerry Lynn, Kara Christine, Alexandra Carle and Gabrielle Reider Klein; his brother, Henry L. Klein; one sister, Hedy Klein Boelte; three grandchildren: James Gabriel Hicks, Kaylie Elizabeth and Emily Kristina Klein and his daughter-in-law, Lisa Vineyard Klein. He was preceded in death by his son Marshall Bernard Klein, the son of Marsha Rector Klein.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:30 AM from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 70448.
Visiting hours at the church will begin at 10:00 AM.
Interment will follow services at the Benedictine Cemetery on the grounds of St. Joseph Abbey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Comunita Cenacolo America, 1050 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32206.
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