Charles W. “Chookie” Derbes

Charles W. “Chookie” Derbes, age 94, a retired pharmacist, died on Saturday, January 22, 2022. No Services will be held at this time.
“Chookie” was a graduate of Loyola School of Pharmacy, New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific aboard the USS Gustafson DE 182.
He is survived by his second wife, Judith Gooch Derbes; three sons, Dr. Charles Derbes, Jr. and wife Kathleen, Douglas M. Derbes and companion Barbara, Thomas Derbes and wife Pat; one daughter, Lisa LeBouef and husband Russell; step-son, Bernard Francois and wife Dionne; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Marilyn Milburn; parents, Chester J. and Camille Ardoin Derbes; brother, Chester Derbes, Jr. and wife Esther; step-daughter, Becky Francois; daughter in law, Jennifer Derbes.
In lieu of flowers, “Chookie’s” wish was that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.quirkfuneralhome.com