Larry Remont

Larry J. Remont, 72, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Houston. Born on the 15th of Nov. 1937, in Cut Off, Larry was the second of five children born to Ozite Galiano and Edmond Joseph Remont. Larry graduated from Louisiana State University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, and also served in the National Guard. Larry built his career in the Petroleum industry, focusing on drilling fluids. After a long history of work in Houston starting with Baroid, then moving to Maurer Engineering, Mizell Corporation, Petrolite, Global Drilling Fluids and Anchor Drilling Fluids, Larry then took his work to M-I Drilling Fluids Canada, Inc. and Reef Mud in Calgary. Larry so enjoyed sharing his knowledge in his field that upon return to Houston in 2002, he took his wealth of knowledge in drilling fluids to the classrooms. He shared his expertise throughout the world, as far from home as Egypt. During his career Larry co-authored 15 publications on his field. He was a 50-year, recognized, member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Larry was also a long-time member of St. Francis de Sales Church in Houston.