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David Autin Obituary
Dr. David Louis Autin, 59, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011.
The family requests that visitation be observed from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday in Martin & Castille's Downtown location. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, with interment in St. John Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited by Drew Schifani at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The Rev. Chester Arceneaux, Rector of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. The Rev. F. Hampton Davis III and Rev. Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will serve as concelebrants. Gift bearers and Eulogists will be his children, Julia Autin, Dr. Robert Autin and Camille Autin. Members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary People's Choir, under the direction of Cartez Winters, will sing for the services.
He is survived by two daughters, Julia Marie Autin and Camille Marie Autin; son, Dr. Robert Louis Autin, all of Lafayette; their mother, Joanie Domengeaux Autin of Lafayette; his father, Ruby Louis Autin of Thibodaux; and four sisters, Drusilla Schifani of Memphis, Tenn., Pamela Fossier of Lafayette, Audrey Henkel of Athens, Ga., and Loretta Register of Paragould, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews, with whom he shared a close bond.
He was preceded in death by his son, Eraste Thomas Autin; his mother, Ora Legendre Autin; and sister, Deanie Coman.
A native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette for most of his life, Dr. Autin was a loving father, son, brother and friend to all who knew him. He attended Mount Carmel School, Thibodaux College Elementary and E.D. White Catholic High School before graduating from USL in Lafayette and LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1978, completing his residency in Urology in 1983 at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans. Dr. Autin was an altar server during his elementary and high school years. At E. D. White, he served as Student Council President and also played football. His team won the State Championship in 1968 and 1969, and during that time he served as the team Captain, was All State on offense and defense, and was also selected for the All State Super Team. Dr. Autin was also actively involved in basketball (B-Team) and track and field. On scholarship under Coach Russ Faulkinberry, his football days continued at USL, which made its last Bowl Game appearance known as the Grantland Rice Bowl in 1970.
Dr. Autin was a local Urologist in Lafayette who loved his patients and always took the time to get to know them. He was voted by his peers one of the best Urologists in the state. He also hosted an annual party for all World War II Veterans. Dr. Autin was a lifelong lover of Grand Isle where he grew up and eventually had a family camp there, The Cancoon. He was a wonderful Doctor who truly cared for his patients, and loved and cherished his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Pallbearers will be Cory Register, Chad Register, Freddie Fossier, Emile Fossier, Camille Fossier, Hubert Fossier, Rex Moroux and William Bayard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Azar, Michael Credeur, Byron Talbot, Nathan Musso, Mickey Marceaux, Dr. Frank Cardinale, Eustice Thibodeaux, Dr. Chester Weimer, Dr. Truett Ray, Dr. Paul Breaux, Nathan Thornton, Harley Gros, Dr. Alfred Robicheaux, Joe Fakier, Dr. Richard Borne, Bill Burley, Dr. Eddie Chaisson, and Mike Melancon.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Autin's name to the Eraste Thomas Autin Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 3668 Lafayette, Louisiana 70502.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille- Downtown Lafayette is in charge of arrangements.
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Pamela Hernandez Wisham
December 19, 2011
Words can not express the sorrow and shock I felt when my mother phoned to let me know that David had passed on. She was his cousin, Sharon Legendre. We would see him at family reunions and get togethers in Raceland, family weddings and so on. David was always the life of the party. He is now in a better place. My condolences go out to the Autin family and his immediate family. He will be missed!!!
Bill Curry
December 16, 2011
I'm pretty shocked. I just heard the sad news today. I'm just a patient of Dr. Autin's who was referred to him by Dr. Francine Manual, our family doctor. I was to see him again shortly, on January 5, just an annual checkup. I last saw him in January 2011, a day or two after the death of physical fitness expert Jack LaLanne. I told him I heard about it on a radio show hosted by two comediennes whose names slipped my mind. "Walton and Johnson?" Dr. Autin asked. I said yes. Dr. Autin laughed and said he wished he'd heard that. I told him to just read the New York Times obit and think about how Walton and Johnson would handle it. Anyway, Dr. Autin had a good sense of humor, was very personable and friendly. He was about my age and we got along well. I very much regret that he passed away. May God bless him and let him retain in spirit the same friendly and humorous personality he had in this life.
December 16, 2011
May the God of love bring the family comfort and peace..."and death will be no more, neither pain nor outcry"...Holy Scriptures (Anna & Al Hudson)...Opelousas
A toast to you David and the life you shared with me!
Lloyd Wickboldt
December 12, 2011
I am deeply saddened and grieve the loss of my friend and classmate from LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, Dr David Louis Autin. My memories of David are countless because each was unique, FUN, sometimes serious, always passionate, and bursting full of life. David did not know a moment that was not important or special in some large, or small way. His words and actions brought joy to my heart, a smile to my face, and wisdom to my life. I loved David and all he represented, toughness, enthusiasm, struggle and success. He was humble yet always important. He was a team player and a unique individual at the same time. Our times spent fighting the rigors of Medical School are in retrospect, some of the happiest times in my life. I will always cherish the feelings David brought into our encounters and I pray we will meet again, someday, someway by faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Good tidings you bring in your journey beyond.....
Your friend always,
Lloyd G Wickboldt MD (LSU 1974, 1978)
TImothy Michot II
December 11, 2011
My condolences go out to the Autin family. Your hearts are in my prayers.
Diane Hessler
December 10, 2011
Rest in Peace, Dr. David Autin.
Hector Villasenor MD
December 10, 2011
Ii just found out about my friend. It is so strange.because I had been thinking about him all week long. I had been considering calling him about the New Orleans bowl. David, Eddie Chaisson and I studied many nights together at USL. David and family will be in our prayers.
Hector Villasenor MD
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Michael Murphy
December 10, 2011
I'll miss my new friend. Just heard about it today and I wish his family peace and my deepest sympathy.
Sylvia Lopez
December 10, 2011
I'm in shock,he was a great Doctor and he always treated me like a friend,I saw him several times walking in the morning by my house,he always smiling and asking me how my health was going,he was my urologist for last few years.He will be missed.My deepest condolences to his family,and my prayers to all.God bless y'all.
December 9, 2011
Also in shock. Such a loss to us all, but with so many wonderful memories!
Kelly Bergeron
December 9, 2011
I am in shock. I know David in College and he was my urologist till we moved to Kingwood. My deepest sympathies and condolences.
Angie Touchet
December 9, 2011
He saved Mr. Istre!! A great doctor & went straight to the point. So shocked & saddened to hear this. My thoughts & prayers to all. Angie Touchet
Stanley "Bubba" Peters MD
December 9, 2011
David was a medical school classmate and friend. He will be missed by all fortunate enough to have known him. I regret that I am out of the country and will miss the ceremony to celebrate the life of this fine man. Me and my family have you all in our thoughts and prayers and know that God will lead you all through this painful process.
Kristin Ruchard
December 9, 2011
I was very sorry to hear about Dr Autin. I worked with him for many years and he was a great Doctor and person, Praying for your family.
Richard Price
December 9, 2011
Dear Dr. Autin, I will always remember the wonderful care you gave me for removing a multitude of kidney stones over the past twenty or so years. Always friendly and caring. I truly hope that you and Eraste are playing a little heavenly football.May God take you into His heavenly embrace.
Mary Gilfoil
December 8, 2011
I was shocked and saddened to learn about David's death. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, him and Eraste. Love to all of you.
December 8, 2011
I was deeply sadden to learn of the passing of Dr.David Autin.Though it has been 40 plus years that I have seen him,I will always be grateful to him as well as Kathern Peliter for giving me the tools to finish high school at EDW.David was a man of kindness,unpretentious and above all patience.My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to his family and friends. Jean-Leon Deramee, Independence,La.
Al Viguerie
December 8, 2011
I will miss Dr Autin. He wasa very caring physician with a great sense of humor. I knew him as a patient going all the way back to Dr Boudreaux. May I extend my sympathy to his family.
December 8, 2011
Dear family & friends of Dr. Autin. We had the honor of having him as our teenage daughter's physician this past Spring. He was such a wonderful, concerned, caring, funny, and entertaining individual. He was so good to explain all of her questions and after he performed her surgery he made sure she was okay well after the procedure. I'm so glad he thought that much about my daughter but I am sure he felt the same for all his patients. We are so fortunate to have had him as her physician. We hope good memories will carry you through this very difficult time. Sincerely, Bob, Linda & Kimiko Woodman
December 8, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about David. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. It is so sad that the good die young. Sincerely, Elizabeth Foreman Piccolo
Will miss David. He was a really good guy, an excellent surgeon and a long term friend.
Rodney Landreneau
December 8, 2011
Christine Blanchard Saucier
December 8, 2011
We will miss you Dr. Autin. Thanks for the privilege of doing your dictation for years. You always treated me with much kindness. You were one of my favorite doctors. Your passing is a great loss to all!
Gary Broussard
December 8, 2011
You all will be kept in our prayers during this very difficult time. We are saddened by your loss.
Gary, Cecile, Brett & Lauren, Bennett & Claire Broussard
December 8, 2011
My condolences go out to the Autin family he was a find man and a very good Dr.my husband was a patient of his and he like the face that Dr. Autin would always have the time to talk to him,our prayers are with your family at this time. John and Juanita Babineaux
December 8, 2011
My family will always be so thankful that on that rainy day in Lafayette 16 years ago we found a for sale sign face down in the yard and decided to pick it up and call the phone number. Undecided to purchase the house I decided to cross the street and meet the neighbors, and the decision was made. The Autin family welcomed us in that day and was celebrating the end of another school year at Cathedral Carmel. There will never be enough words to explain the fun times and the friendship that has grown over the years as neighbors and friends. Our three boys have grown up in the Autin household and have more stories to tell of fun times with David and his family then a person could ever dream of. We will miss him dearly and are so thankful that he welcomed us into his life along with his family as a part of his family. The Autin children have served as friends and role models and I thank them for that. With great love and sorrow we love you all so much.
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