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Richard Waguespack Obituary
A private ceremony at the gravesite will be held for the immediate family.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Edwina Guidry Waguespack: son, Robert J. Waguespack; grandsons, Johnny and James Grabert and their families.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Waguespack Grabert.
Richard joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and helped build Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. During World War II he served under General Patton in Europe. He helped build the first power lines across Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, worked on the Houma Tunnel until its completion and was a tacker for Avondale Shipyards. He was a retired employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board. He was also a Grand Master Decoy Carver of some renown.
Richard possessed a natural charm that endeared him to everyone he met. His last spoken words were "beautiful wife."
The family would like to thank the staff of the Thibodaux Healthcare Center and St. Catherine's Hospice for their care and compassion during difficult times.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Richard Waguespack
Donna, Lalo, Myra Gallegos
November 3, 2013
I had the pleasure of visiting Mr.Richard and his wife daily for 2 months while I was in Thibodaux this summer. A wonderful couple. My deepest sympathy goes to Mrs. Edwina and the family.
Linda Scott Alleman
October 13, 2013
My sympathies to the family. I knew him very good, as Barbara and I went to school together...also to the dances. Barbara was one of my best friends and also bride maid in my wedding. I loved both Mr. Waguespack and his wife so much. He was such a wonderful man.
Leonce. Waguespack, Jr.
October 12, 2013
Uncle Rich,
We will miss you but you will be with my dad and other brothers and your sister.
Mary Anne Bouterie
October 11, 2013
We are so sad to learn of his passing. I know Barbara was waiting for him. We all had so much love for a grandfather to our children who didn't have one in town! Love to MawMaw Wag!
Rita Waguespack Gordano
October 11, 2013
My sincere condolence to the family on the passing of Uncle Rich. He reminded me so much of my daddy (Lawrence).
Leigh Anne Bouterie-Vogt
October 11, 2013
Paw Wag will be terribly missed. He was another grandfather figure to me, Michael, and Matthew. He gave us so much love, and taught so much about our culture. Maw Wag, we love you and are grieving with you.
Rick Bouterie
October 11, 2013
Au revoir, Paw Wag. Mary Anne, myself, Leigh Anne, Michael and Mathew send our love and prayers.
Sherry Billiot
October 11, 2013
Loved talking to him when I would visit, he was such a joy to listen to stories he would share. I Thank God for the many good memories. May God and Barbara welcome him with open arms.
October 10, 2013
Mr. Waguespack was a sweet, kind man who dearly loved his wife and children. He touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew him.
Shirley Bonvillain (Ya Ya Kraemer's Daughter)
Cindy iver Dantin
October 10, 2013
Mrs.Edwina so sorry for your loss. Mr. Richard was such a kind and talented man prayers for you and your family!
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