Dr. Louis Provenza was a Shreveport native who practiced in Slidell before moving to Texas.
Anna Calhoun was a star volleyball player while in high school in her native Tuscaloosa.
Harper Provenza and her mother were inseparable, family says.
A beloved assistant pastor. A highly praised neurosurgeon. A biology student and talented volleyball player. A 2-year-old girl who was a blessing to everyone around her.
These are the four people who were killed May 4 when an airplane flown by 67-year-old Dr. Louis Provenza crashed into the home of 55-year-old Gerry Standley. Also on board the plane were 23-year-old Anna Calhoun and her daughter, Harper Provenza.
Life after Shreveport
In 1972, Louis graduated from Jesuit and began his journey in New Orleans at Tulane University. With aspirations to become a football star diminished with a high school injury he decided he wanted to become a neurosurgeon.
Louis became a neurosurgeon where he practiced in Slidell and eventually ended up in Wichita Falls, Texas. Louis had a practice at United Reginal Physician Group.
“We are so very saddened about the loss of Dr. Louis Provenza. He has touched the lives of so many and will be greatly missed. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and the many people of this community he helped heal,” said Patrick Johnston, marketing and communications coordinator, at United Regional.