A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born August 16, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was 68 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Sharell Lapine; son, Rickey Lapine, Jr.; loving companion, Lori Stillwell; 3 grandchildren, Jayden Joseph Lapine, Lakyn Ann Lapine, and Briggs Joseph Lapine; 2 brothers, Joseph "Dee" Lapine, Jr. and Eddie Lapine and wife Reeta; 1 sister, Agnes Segura and husband, David. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bertha Lapine; wife, Sharel Ann Lapine; brother, Darrin Lapine; and sister, Sherry Rivette. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12 Noon on Friday, April 19, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Wayne Ratliff. Interment Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.