Harold Lamy
US Army
Photo by Rami Hyun
July 26, 1930 — Feb. 5, 2026
Harold J. Lamy, a devoted Christian, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 5, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on July 26, 1930, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Harold was the middle son of John and Camille Lamy. Harold attended Our Lady of Lourdes grammar school and St. Aloysius High School, where he excelled academically, graduating first in his class and earning the title of "Most Likely to Succeed." He later attended Loyola University, earning his undergraduate and law degrees with honors. During his time at Loyola, Harold demonstrated leadership as president of the Blue Key National Honor Society and the Loyola Chapter of the National Association of Catholic College Students. After law school, Harold served in the U.S. Army as part of the Judge Advocate General's program, spending 18 months in Korea and earning the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service. He retired with the rank of Captain. Harold had a distinguished legal career, serving nearly 60 years as a trial lawyer at Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy and Foley Law Firm. He also held leadership roles in the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the Louisiana State Bar Association. He was appointed to the Louisiana Supreme Court's Professional Responsibility Committee, where he served for 10 years. A devout Catholic, Harold was deeply involved in his faith community. He was a lifetime member and leader in the Knights of Columbus, serving as Faithful Navigator of the Bienville Assembly and receiving the St. Louis Medallion for his service to St. Dominic Parish. He was also a Grand Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, receiving the Silver Palm of Jerusalem for his dedication. Harold was a devoted husband to Iraida Rivera Lamy for 69 years and a loving father to five children, Howard, Daryl (Donna), Brenda, Brian and Jennifer (Laurence). He had nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and is survived by his brother, Raymond Lamy. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed reading, writing and painting. Harold was a sports enthusiast and passionate about LSU and New Orleans Saints football. Harold's life was a testament to faith, family, and service. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
