In Memory of Victor Lamadrid
Victor Lamadrid, a native of Coliseo, Matanzas, Cuba, and resident of Baton Rouge, formerly of New Iberia, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Lamadrid retired from Cajun Sugar Co-Op after more than 55 years of service as a chemist. His work ethic was unparalleled, in fact, retiring at the age of 90. As one of nine brothers and sisters, his love for family and love of life were instilled at an early age. He was known as a prankster and acquired several nicknames throughout his life including “Mr. Glasses”, “Alley Cat”, “Action Man” and "PapaLama," all lovingly endowed by his children, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Lamadrid fled his homeland of Cuba in 1961, leaving behind all worldly belongings and his home to come to the United States. He then arranged for his pregnant wife to join him to start a new life in a free country. He was known for sharing his stories of fleeing the Cuban communist regime to anyone who would listen and never forgot to show great appreciation to his adopted home, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1976. He would tell his children that when he left Cuba, the communists took everything, but they couldn't take his education.
In his honor and to preserve his legacy and his passion for education and farming, the family asks that memorial gifts or donations be made in his name through the Louisiana State University College of Agriculture, specifically the Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences Development Fund.
The LSU Foundation will work with Mr. Lamadrid’s family to establish the purpose of tribute funds contributed through this effort. His family will also represent all donors for any needed revision to the purpose of the fund.
If you would like to make your gift by check, make check payable to: LSU Foundation
Notation Line: In Memory of Victor Lamadrid
Send to: LSU Foundation
3796 Nicholson Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The LSU Foundation will share notices about memorial gifts with Mr. Lamadrid’s family. We do not share the gift amount unless a donor explicitly gives us permission to do so.