Calvin J. Laborde Jr., age 90 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home.

He was born the son of the late Calvin J. Sr. and Lilliann (Rachael) Laborde on July 22, 1934, in New Orleans, LA. On April 18, 2009, he married Maria (Altieri) Breeding, who survives living in Celina.

He is also survived by his daughter Lisa (Danny) Breidenbach of Seminole, FL., his son Thomas (Patricia) Laborde of Apache Junction, AZ, stepdaughter Kelli (Eric) Clausen of Celina, stepson Michael (Kathy) Blevins of Upper Arlington, Ohio. He leaves behind four grandchildren; Margaret Breidenbach, Ian Breidenbach, Brent Laborde, Miranda (Phil) Davis, six step grandchildren, a great grandchild Nathan Davis and five step great grandchildren and his sister-in-law Maureen "Mo" Goetschius of Cornado, CA.

In addition to his parents Calvin was preceded in death by his first wife Nancy Goetschius Laborde, His brother Reave Paul Laborde, his sister Gertrude Laborde, brother-in-law Capt. Forrest Dale Goetschius and his Uncle Louis and Aunt Mathilda Armond who raised Cal as a beloved son.

Calvin proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 until he retired from the Navy in 1971. Then he was employed by McDonald Douglas in Wichita, KS as a security guard and assisting in the manufacturing of the F-117 Nighthawk.

He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1800 and held membership with the Celina American Legion Post #210 and the Celina V. F. W. Post #5713. He was a proud member of their Honor Guard.

Calvin was a proud veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He loved to travel and visited all 50 States. He enjoyed being in the company of family and friends telling stories, dancing and just having fun and fellowship. He loved dachshunds, especially Fritz, his beloved companion of many years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, with Fr. Rob Muhlenkamp officiating.

Burial will be Tuesday January 14, 2025, at the Dayton National Cemetery, with Military Honors.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for family and friends on Sunday, January 12, 2025, and before Mass on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.

The Celina American Legion and The Celina V. F. W. will conduct membership services, along with a Knight of Columbus Council #1800 prayer service at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or Celina Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5713.

Condolences may be shared with the Laborde Family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.