I’ll hold you in my heart until I hold you in Heaven.
Levi James LaDuke, child of God, passed away while he slept on August 1, 2026. Levi was born on June 13, 2025, in Victoria and is the son of John and Ragen LaDuke of Yorktown.
His mommy and daddy survive him, his grandparents Charlie Rangnow and Lori Barlow of Cuero, Genie (Eric) LaRoux of Arkansas, great-grandfather Ron Peterson of Cuero, aunts and uncles, Stacy (Fred) Finney of Cuero, Stuart (Rachel) Barlow of Cuero, Jamie LaDuke of Arkansas, and cousins Jackie Finney, Ace and Stevie Barlow all of Cuero, Samantha LaDuke of Arkansas. Little Levi also left behind many other extended family members and dear friends.
Levi was preceded in death by grandfather Steve Barlow, great-grandmother Linda Peterson (MeMaw), grandfather Willie LaDuke and great-grandmother Rosie Summerville.
Though we ache with sorrow, we will forever carry Levi’s love, smiles and giggles with us.
Visitation will be Aug 11, 2026 from 9-11am at Massey Funeral Home in Yorktown, TX. Rosary will begin at 10:30am with graveside service concluding at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Meyersville, TX, with Father Richard Bediako presiding.
To lay Levi to rest are pallbearers; Charlie Rangnow, Fred Finney, Stuart Barlow and Jamie Hancock. Honorary pallbearers are Nik Kristic, Madison McIntosh, Jeanne Heller and Andy Claughton.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Levi James LaDuke memorial fund at TDECU in Cuero, TX.
Levi, you were a blessing from God and we will cherish you forever.