Walter Bringaze, Jr., MD

Walter Bringaze, a retired physician, died at home Monday morning, December 28, 2009. He was 87 years old, a native of Quincy, IL and a resident of Houma for 53 years where he practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology until his retirement in 1990. While in college Dr. Bringaze obtained a private pilot's license in 1941. He enlisted in the Naval Air Corps in December 1941 and was commissioned in the Marine Air Corps in early 1943. During World War II he served as a night fighter pilot in the Central Solomons and later as part of the forces occupying Japan. As a Captain he was released to inactive status after serving 49 months of active duty. After the war her continued his educatin and gradulated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from St. Louis University in 1952. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Charity Hospital and Tulane University Hospital in New Orleans. In 1956 he moved to Houma where he practiced until his retirement. The number of deliveries he attaneded approached six thousand. He is survived by his wife and real helpmate, Joan, four children: Mary Lee Bringaze, Dr. Walter Bringaze, III, Dr. Virginia Bringaze and husband Peter Cancienne all of Baton Rouge and Anne Bringaze of San Diego. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Elly, Kacy and Grant Bringaze and Anna Cancienne all of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents Rose and Walter Bringaze of Quincy, IL a brother, Donald, of Tulsa and a sister, Evelyn Benyo of Waterloo, IL. Dr. Bringaze was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church where he was active in the St. Vincent de Paul society and on the board of the Tri Parish community Pharmacy. He served as Chief of Staff of Terrebonne General Medical Center in 1971. He was fouding member of the Serra Club and Ellendale Country Club and served on the board of directors in the early years. He was an avid golfer and an excellent bridge player. He learned to play bridge as a teenager and continued playing until a few months before his death. Visitation at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, Houma, LA on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm. A funeral mass will follow at 2:30 pm. Burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Vincent Community Pharmacy, 7385 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, or Catholic Social Services, 1220 Aycock Street, Houma, LA 70360 or a charity of your choice.