August John Roques passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, former resident of St. Bernard Parish and a resident of Lacombe for the past 10 years. Beloved husband of Clara McDonald Roques for 56 years. Father of John Roques, Sr and Sheree Roques.Son of the late August J. Roques and Violet Tomatis Roques. Brother of two sisters, Violet R. Draughn and Joy R. Sevin: and the late Raymond Roques, Lloyd Roques, Gabriel Roques, Sylvia Mammelli, Joan Kennair, and Dolly Oberling. Also survived by his loving grandchildren: John A. Roques, Jr. (Brooke); Valerie Freeman (Glen); great grandchildren: Jace Roques, Jade Roques; Chloe Roques; Ethan Freeman; and Brianna Freeman. He will be sadly missed by his beloved labrador retriever, Gus. The family would like to express their special thanks to Louisiana Hospice and Pallative Care. And his caregivers Brigette, Rose and Monica. Relatives and friends of the family, U.S.D.A. National Finance Center, Textron Marine and Land Systems and The Fresh Market are invited to attend the funeral services at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, LA, on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11 a.m. Visitation at Honaker Funeral Home will also be on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 9 a.m. until the funeral time. Interment will be private. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc.