Carencro Mourns Loss of Beloved Local Veterinarian and Veteran, Lou Martin

Louis Lawrence 'Lou' Martin, a renowned veterinarian and military veteran, died on March 31, 2024, at 88. His funeral will take place on April 6, 2024, at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Carencro, Louisiana, his lifelong home. Rev. Bill Melancon will officiate the services, with music by Charlotte Jagneaux and Phyllis Simar. Dr. Martin will be buried in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery.

Dr. Martin worked as a veterinarian for sixty years, mainly as a Mixed Animal Practitioner and Food Animal Inspector. He graduated from Carencro High School in 1954 and attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute for Pre-Vet. He was one of three Louisiana applicants accepted to Texas A&M University's 1960 class.

After graduation, Dr. Martin served in the United States Air Force as a Public Health and Preventative Medical Officer in Northern Nevada and Northern California. He was stationed at several bases, including Stead Air Force Base and Fallon Naval Air Station. He also served as Commander for the Carencro War Veterans.

A committed Catholic, Dr. Martin was an Usher for St. Peter Roman Catholic Church and led the society for thirty years. He was a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #6958, and a member of the Holy Name and Bonne Mort Societies. He was part of the Lafayette Chapter of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students and the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association, where he was a former President and 'Cattlemen of the Year' in 1990.

Dr. Martin is survived by his two sons, Louis 'Lou' Martin, II and Danny T. Martin, his daughter, Elizabeth Martin, and sixteen grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Known for his wit, love of sports, and dedication to service, he wished for his life to be celebrated.

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