Dr. Leslie Peter Theard, PhD MBA was born to the late Malgy Dennis Theard and Elvina Carter Theard on July 18, 1934 in New Orleans, LA. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. In addition to his parents, Dr. Theard was also preceded in death by his brothers, Malgy Jr, Lowell and Gary; son, Ronald Joseph. He is survived by his children with Yvonne Ozenne Theard, Leslie Jr. (Alicia), Christine, Michael (Patricia), Paul (Allison) and Norman (Tracy); their grandchildren Bryan, Rachel (Joseph Thompson), Madison Donatoni, Luke Ahee, Tina (Jonathon Kirby), Yvonne, Tristan, Evan, Sarah ( Ikenna Ezeh), Stefan (Jasmine), Anthony, Logan, Chase, Andrew and Lacie; their great-grandchildren, Daniel, Harlan, Michael, Caleb, Jayden, Jon, Wyatt, Owyn and Jayce. Also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, many other relatives, friends, and colleagues. A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Leslie Peter Theard will be held at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 2015 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115 on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11 am. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Visitation 10 am in the church. A wake service will be held in the Chapel of the Roses of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 3 pm until 5 pm. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, seating in both the chapel on Sunday and the church on Monday will be limited.