In Memoriam: Deacon Peter Walsh

It is with sadness that the Diocese of Baton Rouge announces the death of Deacon Peter Walsh, a retired deacon of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, who served previously as the Deacon Assistant at St. Patrick Church in Baton Rouge and St. Thomas More Church in Baton Rouge.  He passed away on Sunday, 21 June 2026 after a recent illness.    

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him!

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Visitation and Wake Service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Friday June 26, 2026 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
 
Visitation at St. Patrick Catholic Church 
12424 Brogdon Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Saturday June 27, 2026 from 9:00am - 10:55am
 
Funeral Mass at St Patrick Catholic Church
12424 Brogdon Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Saturday June 27, 2026 at 11:00am
 
Deacon Pete's remains will be buried after his cremation at Resthaven Gardens of Memory at a later date.  

Please keep Deacon Walsh, his family, and all who mourn his loss in your prayers.  May he rest in peace!