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Bruce Authement Obituary
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation beginning at 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin 11 a.m., with interment to follow in Terrebonne Memorial Park Mausoleum.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Rhonda and husband Rodney Buquet, and Shanna and husband Darrel Hoob; sister, Agatha King and husband Mike; and grandsons, Shelby Buquet, and Christopher Hoob.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn Authement; his only son, Barry Authement; his parents, Evois Authement and Ida Bourg Authement; brothers, Samuel Authement, and Edgar Authement; and sisters, Beverly Trosclair and Bernadetta Torbert.
Bruce was a steam barge operator for 29 years, a member of Woodmen of the World, and a Parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father, and friend that will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, to American Cancer Society, Lung Foundation, or Kidney Foundation.
Our family would like to thank Dr. Russell Henry and his staff for their excellent care of our dad, Bayou Home Care and their nurses, TGMC, and Haydel's Hospice, and Chauvin Funeral Home for all the arrangements.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Floyd Klingman
August 22, 2019
Been getting news on his progress thanks to his children and son in law.he and ms.evelyn were the nicest people.they are no longer suffering and at peace.
Annette Klingman
August 22, 2019
Rhonda and Shannon,we are so sorry to hear of your dads death.he is in no more pain nor suffering.remember good times and it will help you.love,floyd and annette klingman
Chaplain Bob Eastwood
August 21, 2019
Haydel Memorial Hospice staff and volunteers wish to express our condolences. We were honored that you allowed us to be a part of his journey. May God bless you with comfort and peace.
August 21, 2019
Aggie and family so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to you all. Kenny and Linda Lewis
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Barbara Deroche
August 20, 2019
BRUCE FLY HIGN WITH ELEVEN.
June Lebouef
August 19, 2019
Heaven gained another angel today GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY HE WAS A VERY AWESOME AND AMAZING AND INSPIRATIONAL LOVING PERSON AWESOME ROLE MODEL I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY BUT HE'S REUNITED WITH AUNT EVELYN AND HIS BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S RIP
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