It is with great sadness that I must report that our beloved Astreaux (Jerry) has moved on from the living on Saturday December 27th. It was an unexpected event that will truly affect all of us who have known him and enjoyed his wonderful music on Astreaux World. As a long time listener, he has brought many hours of enjoyment by the on target playlists of the best in ambient and space music. Jerry will be deeply missed by all.
Here is the obituary:
Gerald E. Asher Jr.
ASHER Gerald E. (Jerry "Astreaux") Asher, Jr., age 45, died on Saturday, December 27, 2008. Beloved son who is survived by his parents Gerald E. Asher, Sr. and Margie Legendre Asher, two sisters April A. Suhre and Christine M. Asher, brother-in-law of Kerry Suhre and loving companion Jane Snyder Fitzpatrick. A gifted internet marketing and e-commerce professional, he developed and hosted an internet radio station (
www.astreauxworld.com) to share his love for ambient music with fans around the globe. He attended St. Edward the Confessor School, Archbishop Rummel High School '81, UNO and Louisiana Tech. His insightful, witty & astute sense of humor, love of nature & the outdoors, kindness, generosity and gentle spirit will be greatly missed. Funeral service at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11AM. Visitation will begin at 9AM. Interment in Hope Mausoleum.
See and sign his guest book @
http://www.legacy.com/NOLA/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=121967106.
In lieu of flowers, donate to Odyssey House, 2436 Governor Nicholls St., New Orleans, LA 70119.
Rest in peace my friend. All of our thoughts are with you and our sympathy goes out to your family and loved ones. You will be remembered always and deeply missed.
With condolences,
Reverend Rick
