In Memory of Dr. Michael Avery LaSalle, 1969 - 2024

Dr. Michael Avery LaSalle, was born Nov. 11, 1969, and died on March 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was a native of New Iberia and a longtime resident of Houma. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1987. He continued his education at University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Med Biology in 1991. Later that year he began studying at LSU School of Medicine, married his life-long love Johnetta and they welcomed their first of four children together. He graduated from LSU School of Medicine in 1997 and finished his residency in orthopedic surgery in 2003.

Michael practiced orthopedic surgery in Thibodaux and Houma, where he was adored by his patients. When he wasn’t working, Michael could be found fishing, hunting or even building his own boat. He was a loving and compassionate person who put his all into the many projects he started. There was no task, project or hobby too big for him to handle. If you broke it, he could fix it or build a new one.

Michael never stopped learning. In 2012 he achieved one of his lifelong dreams of becoming a pilot. Being in the air brought him so much joy and freedom. Whether it was becoming a doctor, father, pilot or his recent favorite, a grandfather, he took pride in his work and responsibilities. He raised his children to be strong and independent, but kind people.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dr. LaSalle’s honor to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, Click Here