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Henry Chauvin Obituary
Visitation will begin at 9 AM on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church, with a military service beginning at 11 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 PM on Wednesday at the church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laura Mae Sampey Chauvin; children, Tobie Chauvin (Mary Bob), Donna Gervais (Bobby), Kay Sue Brown (Doug), Lora Hackworth (Red), Kimbley Rodrigue (Bryan); sisters, Marie Louise Walker and Theresa Dufrene; 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his children, Craig Chauvin and Eloise Bueche; parents, William and Ursule Chauvin; brothers, Zenon and Malcolm Chauvin; sister, Earline Arabie; and grandchild, Tara Maxwell.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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Kim Rodrigue
May 24, 2017
Dad...Almost a year now you gone but how we miss and Love you so much.... We promised to live and take care of ourselves but one day we will meet up again.... Not now .... Not yet
Mary Ray
May 30, 2016
Donna , I am so sorry for your loss.I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Raemona Jones
May 30, 2016
I'm very sorry for your loss but take comfort in the scriptures at Is 25:8 that says Jehovah will swallow up death forever
IRMA JONES
May 30, 2016
To the Chauvin family. Like I said you were blessed to have had your dad.for such long time.Just wanted you all to kno0w what a wonderful family you all are.God Bless you ,keep you.
Kimmy Rodrigue
May 30, 2016
Dad, You were and always be the best Dad any little girl could ever have. I will miss you a great deal! Will always Love you, Dad!
Mamie & Tammy (FDC Lab)
May 30, 2016
Tobie, so sorry to hear about your dad, we enjoyed talking to him about the garden when he came to FDC, I know he will be missed dearly..
Irene Durio
May 30, 2016
Donna,
I never had the pleasure of meeting your father but he sounds like he was an incredible man. I extend my deepest sympathies to your family.
betty white
May 30, 2016
a very special dad anf grnd paw met him once and loved him as if i had known him all my life. prayers for the family that i love so much
American Legion Post 272 Montegut, La.
May 29, 2016
May you rest in peace, from your comrade in arms.
Bryan Oncale
May 29, 2016
Henry , I know how your family will be missed you . And , God Son is rising in thee air and newer life is Heaven will be no more to dies or tears ,there be loving family in Heaven ..
Richard St. Romain
May 29, 2016
My Hero! You, Henry Wilton Chauvin are the one who kept me a free man, fighting THREE wars. I know you are in Heaven for being so noble. My eternal thanks to you for protecting our country,
Dick St. Romain, Patriot Guard Rider, forever grateful.
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