Diane Ford North

Diane Lucille North, 82 years of age, passed on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home in Hahnville.

Diane was born September 19, 1943, in Luling to the late Patrick Sr. and Nettie Ford. She was one of six children. Preceded in death by Patsy Faucheaux (Clay), Warren (Buddy) Ford (Carole, still living), and Beryl Trepina (Larry). She is survived by Mona Eusea (Beano), Patrick Ford Jr., and half-brothers James, John and Michael Ford. She was a proud mother of Deacon Jason (Gretchen) Binet, Melissa (David) Williamson, and John (Jennifer) Binet.

Diane is the wife of Barry North “Gramps” for 22 years. Barry’s stepchildren are Deborah Corrao, Chanda Burge (James), Jasper Fahrig (Teresa), William Fahrig (Melinda), Jonny Fahrig (Shirlyn), Rachel Brown, the late Christian Fahrig and niece, Catherine Nichols (Rick), nephew, Alex North. They enjoyed the company of large family gatherings at their home. She was grandmother “Granny” to Nicholas (Amy), Daniel (Kayleigh), Andrew (Miranda), Grant, Christian, Sara, and Luke. She is also a great grandmother to Millie. Together with Gramps, Granny shared and was treasured by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews on both Barry’s side of the family along with the Fords and Binets, creating a large, blended family. Her love of serving family and friends at home extended to her career feeding the children in the school cafeterias for St. Charles Parish.

Diane was a faithful, lifelong parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling. She spent many hours each day in prayer and following her spiritual guides like Padre Pio or Mother Angelica. She loved the clergy and attending Mass at St. Anthony.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Monday, December 15, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Luling, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm with burial to follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, LA.

In lieu of flowers donations to EWTN Global Catholic Network

Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.