Blake Edward Ewen, native and resident of Donaldsonville, LA, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 53. Blake was a successful and professional Hairstylist for over 35 years. He was artistically talented with painting and crafting. Blake enjoyed landscaping, going to the beach with his family and friends, as well as entertaining in his “Oasis”, his beloved backyard, where there was lots of swimming, grilling, and singing karaoke, sometimes into the early morning hours. Some of his favorite songs to sing were by Stevie Nicks, Cher, Kenny Chesney among a plethora of others. Blake had a true passion for animals, especially his cherished Boston Terriers, which he bred for several years. Blake is survived by his former spouse, Doug A. Lemaire, Jr.; parents, Kelly P. Ewen and Sylvia Burgess Ewen; sister, Derra E. Landaiche and husband, Kyle; his niece/godchild, Kaitlyn E Guillot and husband Tyler; nephew, Reis Landaiche; Godchild, Emerson Landaiche; great niece, Blakely Ewen; great nephew, Brody Guillot; his beloved dog children, Tonka, Scooter, Lil Bit, Sassy, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins as well as friends. Blake is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Dorothy L. “Dottie” Ewen; maternal grandparents, Sam and Gladys “Big G” Burgess. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville from 9am until a memorial mass at 12pm. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
O am so sorry that I could t make your funeral. You are in my thoughts and prayers along with your family. I pray that you are at peace and so sorry for the challenges that you had to endure at the end.
Blake was the kind of friend that would give you the ‘shirt off his back’. Through the years he did so much for me…things he didn’t HAVE to do. As he did my hair throughout the years, he saw my joints decline. So, he would come help me up & down the steps of his salon. He also came to my house after my surgery because I couldn’t go to him. Rest in peace Blake. You’ve certainly earned it & will be missed.
Ms. Terry Binder
If Blake ever mentioned me to you, he’d say Jesus in the same sentence. The friendship he and I shared through the years was so precious to us. But never like these past couple of months when he experienced his spiritual rebirth! I was there! God blessed me with the privilege to walk through his final chapter as he worked out his salvation with fear and trembling! Crying out to Jesus for our very souls, We sang gospel karaoke on the porch swing, as his attempts at a garage sale were met with a deluge of rain. I felt God smile that day! The times we prayed together through snot nosed tears are now cherished memories. The days spent on that porch swing or front seat of my car, or even better yet, as we sat side by side in church as we cried out to God until we felt His very presence all over us! I am so grateful I made my way to the I. C. U. That day and challenged him to fight! And fight he did! My heart is both broken and joyous today. I’m going to miss my friend, but Blake has graduated and left the baton in our hands…
…to finish for ourselves this race to eternity! If he were here, he’d say with me, “it’s not how we begin that matters, but how we finish. Blake finished strong! I’m pressing on! Join me?
Kneeling in prayer with so many, may your soul rest in peace. Miss that beautiful smile.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Blake. Hoping that you will find comfort in the love and memories your heart will always hold.
Von and I both know and loved Blake. We spent a lot of time together this summer. We needed some me time both of us. His diabetes and my cancer surgeries. We we were survivors. I’m sure he is at peace now.
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Blake. May God and your wonderful memories comfort you during this most difficult time. Our prayers go out to the entire family.
C.J. and Betty Bellina
Love you my sweetie. You was a very dear friend who I cherished. You will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace my sweetheart.
Our deepest sympathies to Sylvia, Kelly , Derra and entire family. Blake will be dearly missed. In our thoughts and prayers.