Jude LeGaux Obituary

Jude Paul LeGaux, 18, passed away January 8, 2026, surrounded by close friends. A celebration of life was held on January 17, 2026.
Jude was born on December 29, 2007, to Derrick LeGaux and Sheral Burkett. He is survived by his mom Sheral Burkett, older brother Tristan Burkett, older sister Shalena LeGaux, sister-in-law Tiffany Burkett, grandpa David Burkett, grandma Elaine Haynes, and numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his dad Derrick LeGaux, his grandma Winnifred Burkett, and his grandpa Charles LeGaux.
Born and raised in the Mat-Su Valley, Jude was a cherished son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend who brought so much laughter and joy into our lives. He was an amazing uncle to his nephews and nieces. Jude lit up every room with his smile and was always quick to crack a joke. He enjoyed playing games, especially car games, often showing off his custom collection to us. This love for cars was expressed through his extensive lego collection that he loved to work on. He was also very enthusiastic about his music and collection of shoes. Jude was always a hard worker and loved everything outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish with family and friends any chance he got. Much like his own dad and mom, he was also very passionate about food and knew how to throw down in the kitchen. He particularly enjoyed cooking and eating Cajun dishes, like gumbo and crawfish, and Athabascan food containing moose and salmon. We are extremely proud that one of Jude's greatest and most memorable achievements was graduating early from Burchell High School in May 2025 together with his sister Shalena.
Forever in our hearts, Jude was dearly loved and will be missed.