Winston A. Hoffman

Winston A. Hoffman, age 90, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in Slidell, on Friday, March 14, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family.
Winston was born February 16, 1935, in Lytle, Texas, and spent his first 18 years on a farm just south of town. He was active in the Lytle FFA and played basketball at Lytle High School, where he graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1953. Determined and hardworking, he paid his way through college by selling cookware door-to-door. He went on to earn his degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and built a successful career as an insurance agent, serving his community with dedication for over 40 years. Winston was honored as the Alumni Homecoming King by Lytle ISD in 2023.
Winston was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. His deep love for the outdoors brought him joy. Hunting, fishing and gardening were some of his most beloved pastimes.
A loyal sports fan, Winston never missed a chance to cheer on the New Orleans Saints and the Texas Longhorns.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lynn Rito Hoffman; parents, Adolph and Elizabeth Hoffman; sisters, Evelyn Hoffman Wilson (Willard) and Dorothy Hoffman Moore (LD).
He is survived by children, Daniel Hoffman (Diana Mehn Hoffman), Paul Hoffman, Lauren Hoffman Cerny (Rick Cerny), Nicol Hoffman, Samantha Hoffman (Kyle Keating), Carlee Hoffman Kline (Taylor Kline) Steven Hoffman; grandchildren, Justin Hoffman and Jason Hoffman, Stephen Cerny (Katie), Kelley Cerny, Elizabeth Cerny Benavides (Jerry), Cason Hoffman (Shellsea), Connor Hoffman (Lexi), and Camryn Hoffman (Aiden Robinson); great-grandchildren, Luke and Emilia Cerny, Kennedy Hoffman, and Gracelynn Benavides; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
A Memorial Service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 360 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458, on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 10:00am, with a reception to follow at the church.
Burial services will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Honaker Funeral Home) 1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell, LA 70460, at 1:30pm.