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Murphy Rodrigue Jr. Obituary

Murphy Jean Rodrigue Jr., 66, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and resident of Houma, LA.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 9 a.m. until service time at Maria Immacolata Church in Houma, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin 1 p.m. Thursday at Maria Immacolata Church with burial to follow in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

Murphy is survived by his loving wife of 47 years; Adeline Trahan Rodrigue; Children, Sherry Rodrigue and husband Chad, Shelly Rodrigue Abbott and husband Neil Abbott III; Grandchildren, Matthew, Jacob, and Payton; Brother, Steward Rodrigue and wife Joy and Sister, Arlene Rodrigue Benoit; Mother-in-Law, Mamie Trahan, Brother-in-Law, Linwood Trahan.

He was preceded by his, Parents, Murphy Jean Rodrigue Sr. and Lena Chiasson Rodrigue; Sister, Patricia Rodrigue; Brother, Michael Rodrigue; Father-in-Law, Leonce Trahan.

Murphy was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of Maria Immaculata Church, where he served both on the parish council and in the Knights of Columbus. His big heart, contagious smile and sense of humor will be missed by many.

Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to serve the Rodrigue family.

Please send condolences to www.chauvinfuneralhome.com.

Published by Houma Today from May 29 to May 31, 2017.
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Murphy was a great neighbor and a remarkable man, so very nice. Will miss talking to him and see him walking to Shelly's house. God bless the family and R.I.P. Murphy.

Lawrence and Susan Guidry

June 1, 2017

Adeline, I know our good Lord has opened his arms and welcomed Murphy. May he also wrap you in his arms and give you comfort in this time of sadness and loss of such a good man.

Paul and Cammie Boudreaux

May 30, 2017

Sorry for your loss, I know he will be missed he was a good man, sending prayers for the family.

David Boudreaux

May 30, 2017

We sure will miss seeing you! Prayers for your family! From all of your Barker GMC family!

Barker GMC

May 30, 2017

Adeline, unfortunately, because of work I will not be there Thursday but know my prayers are with you and your family. I will miss Murphy tremendously, he was a good and faithful servant to the Lord.

Willie St.Pierre

May 30, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.

Renee (Landry) Lathrop

May 30, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Berchman Rodrigue

May 29, 2017

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