New Orleans referee dies in accident

[Fellow Referee]

I don't know the details but Dave Montreuil, a long time referee from the New Orleans area died in some type of four wheeler accident Saturday, Dec. 2nd.

I'm sure if you have ever played rec, high school or college soccer and are from the New Orleans area Dave refereed you at some point in your career. He refereed at the Region three youth tournaments for many years and was an active member of the college referee association here in Louisiana. In addition to youth and college Dave regularly worked the amateur games at Lafreniere.

[another friend of Daves]

David's referee career, without a doubt, touched every youth player in the southeast La area. His passing should remind all of us that life is precious and short. As a fellow referee and a friend of Dave's, this has upset me greatly. I had to remind my family today how much they all mean to me. It can all end so suddenly.

[Guest fellow referee with DAve]

Dave was a good guy and most helpful to me especially at the College level. He was tireless in his efforts to improve referees in the New Orleans area. I know the many referees that he transported to regional tournaments appreciated his service to the sport.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
May God bless his loved ones during this sad time.

[Timbertwin]

What a sad day for the local soccer community. Dave's enthusiasm for soccer and his passionate commitment to the game was always impressive. He surely leaves behind not only his wife and daughters but a soccer community that seems a little smaller with his passing. God's speed, Dave.

[another friend of Daves]

From today's Times Picayune

MONTREUIL David Allen Montreuil, a devoted husband and loving father, died Saturday, December 2, 2006 as the result of an ATV accident. Born on July 20, 1955 in Cleveland, OH, he grew up and resided in Kenner, LA where he was part of St. Lawrence the Martyr community. He graduated from Bonnabel High School in 1974. He worked for Professional Construction Service for 27 years, and was previously an instructor with the ABC Apprentice Program. David was also well known in the regional soccer community, having officiated PDL, collegiate and recreational games. He was an LHSAA volleyball and soccer referee and a Board member of the CCRSA. David was an Eagle Scout and a troop leader for Troop 500 for many years, as well as an avid hunter and President of the Red Horn Hunting Club. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Barbara Marks Montreuil; 6 daughters, Jolie, Jeannine, Jamie, Jessica, Jacquelyn and Jeannette Montreuil; mother, Elizabeth H. Montreuil; 8 brothers, Harold, Jimmy, Timmy, Bruce, Ricky, Donald, Eddie and Michael Montreuil; 2 sisters, Judy Hauth and Connie Lopez and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Preceded in death by father Harold L. Montreuil and sister, Patricia Montreuil. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Lamana-Panno-Fallo, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, on Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 11:00 am. Friends may visit after 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 and after 9:00 am on Thursday. Interment will be private. ARRANGEMENTS BY JACOB SCHOEN AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Guestbook may be signed online at www.legacy.com.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 12/5/2006.