Kenneth “Kenny” Gerard Budd passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 18, 2019, in Ponchatoula, LA, at the age of 59. Kenny was born in New Orleans, LA on June 1, 1959. He was a resident of Chalmette until 2005, when Hurricane Katrina made landfall. He is the son of Edward Paul Budd and the late Elizabeth Lambert Budd. Kenny was the loving husband of Helen Hebbler Budd for 32 years. He was the loving father of Kevin Gerard Budd and Alicia Frances Hebbler, Grandfather (Papa) to Shawn Faulstich, Olivia Doty and Phillip Walker, and brother of Lisa Budd Irizarry (Amner). Devoted husband, father, son, brother, brother-inlaw and friend. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kenny retired from Lockheed Martin with over 30 years of service. He received many awards and accolades and was very proud to be a part of the Space Shuttle program. He was a friend to all he met, was a great “Mr. Fix-It” and would do anything to help if he was able. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019, at 11 a.m. for family and friends at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, 701 W. Virtue Street, Chalmette, LA. For condolences visit our website www.serenitycovington.com.