HOUMA LA (03.21.26) Dereck Duane Tircuit, known and loved by many simply as “D,” passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home in Prairieville, Louisiana, at the age of 51. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 21, 1974. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert N. Tircuit; his maternal grandparents, Eugene Roe Sr. and Vera Hunt Roe; his paternal grandparents, Leonard “Boots” Tircuit and Genevieve Grass Tircuit; his aunt, Jenny Tircuit David; his uncle, Leonard G. Tircuit; his cousins, Travis and Kristie David; and his beloved fur babies, Kramer G., Gabby, and Deuce.
He is survived by his loving mother, Maxine Roe Tircuit; his devoted brother, Kyle Tircuit, and wife Jodie; and his two adored nieces, Shelby and Lainey Tircuit, who brought him endless joy. He also leaves behind his cherished fur companion, Goose Tircuit.
Dereck earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Management from Southeastern Louisiana University on December 15, 2001. He started his lifelong career in the audio industry in 1990 after bugging Earl for almost two months and was well known and respected for his knowledge, skill, and integrity.
After gaining years of experience working at numerous audio shops, Dereck fulfilled his entrepreneurial dream by opening his own business, Tiger Audio, in Gonzales, Louisiana. He was an expert in his field and a man of honesty and principle, never selling anything he did not fully stand behind. If you ever rode with him, you might notice missing dashboard panels or dangling wires—he would quickly assure you he was testing the latest and greatest equipment. No worries!
Above all, Dereck loved making people laugh. He treasured time spent with his family, especially Sunday dinners at Mama’s, boiling crawfish during holidays, and playfully aggravating his beloved nieces just to hear their laughter. He was an avid Star Wars fan and proud collector.
He also treasured his Band of Brothers memorabilia honoring his grandfather, Eugene “Doc” Roe, who was portrayed as a main character in the series. Dereck cherished time on the water, never missing an opportunity to board a charter boat out of Port Fourchon with his buddies, enjoying the thrill of catching big fish, and the peaceful sunrises and sunsets.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. at Jefferson United Methodist Church, 10328 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809. The service will be conducted by Reverend Mark Martin.
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