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Edwin Albares Obituary
Thibodaux - Edwin 'Eddie" "Black" Joseph Albares born January 31, 1928 in Plaquemine, LA departed for his eternal home in glory welcomed by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 5PM on January 25, 2021 from his home in Thibodaux, LA surrounded by family and loved ones.
He is survived by his bride of 71 years, Eloise Gabriel Martin, of Baldwin, LA and eight children, Constance "Connie' Rogers, Edwin Bernard "Bernie" Albares, Jan Wood, husband Bill, Dan Albares, wife Dorcas, Joy Clement, husband Barry, Tracie Achee, Tina Trosclair, husband Vern, Robert Albares, wife Monique. He is the Patriarch of 30 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and a litany of nieces and nephews.
Edwin was preceded in death by parents Edwin Adam and Amelie Acosta Albares; siblings Buster and Claude Albarez, Viola Haggard, Emily D'Albor, Eva Roche, and Josey LeJeune.
Edwin's service here on earth was to God, family, country, and fellow man. He served in many capacities. As a veteran of the United States Army he served under General Douglas MacArthur in Japan 1947, a Royal Ranger Troup leader, a baseball coach and athlete as a 1945 Plaquemine High Graduate, political activist, sportsman, foster parent, inventor of the blow out preventer, and author to name a few.
His passion was for labor rights for the working man and was active in obtaining fair wages for middle class working people to properly care for their families. Retiring in 1990 from Boilermakers Union Local 37, he purchased property in Labadieville to cultivate pecan trees and garden, which he enjoyed till age 90.
A private service will be held on his 93rd birthday, January 31, 2021.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Monique Albares ALS Fund,(Venmo@Monique-Albares) in his honor.
Hallelujah! He's with the King!
Samart Funeral Home, West Park is in charge of arrangements.
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Sherry Robichaux
January 29, 2021
Mr Edwin, I did not know you personally but I know your son Dan & his wife Dorcas. We met as students at Nicholls. It is with joy that I read about your colorful life! I would have loved to know & speak with you. God blessed you with a long life & loving family. May the angels carry you to Heavens shores. In sympathy, Sherry (Tyler) Robichaux
Richard Parro
January 28, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear father.
Richard Parro
Class of ‘72
Lenny Breaux
January 28, 2021
Thank you Mr. Eddie. From a Veteran, Labor Brother, RIP.
Jerome Richard
January 28, 2021
A man of God; feared no one but God. Loved his Eloise, loved his family and served his country and fellow man. What more could one ask of a man. Many of us fall short of that, some of us way short. He was a small figure of a man but God gave him the strength and the wisdom to slay any dragon. Never afraid to speak his mind and would let the chips fall where they may. Brother Eddie was an early afternoon inspiration for me at a very young age and not just at hitting a baseball. My thoughts and prayers to Miss Eloise and his entire family as you celebrate Eddie’s legacy.
Keith and Debbie Ledet
January 28, 2021
It was only a few years ago that I saw Mr. Eddie above his carport, sweeping leaves off the roof. His determination was an inspiration! Heaven has welcomed a wonderful servant. God bless his precious family!
Cynthia Bourgeois
January 27, 2021
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Mrs. Eloise and Family as y’all go through this most difficult time...As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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