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Kenneth Boudreaux Sr. Obituary
Kenneth was a native and resident of Houma, attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic School and graduated in 1961 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette in mechanical engineering. He was a co-owner of B&R Mechanical Contractors Inc., J.B. Boudreaux & Sons Inc., Tri-B Mechanical Contractors Inc., Boudreaux & Boudreaux Associate Engineers Inc., and owner of Kenneth F. Boudreaux, P.E., Inc. He provided mechanical engineering design services for Terrebonne General Medical Center and numerous medical facilities, schools, churches and commercial buildings in Houma and the surrounding area. Kenneth was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served on the Terrebonne Parish Zoning Board for many years.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Mary Susan (Douthit) Boudreaux; brother, Ronald Boudreaux and wife, Sandra; children, Kelly Obkirchner and husband Stuart, Mary "Boo" Rozas and husband Stewart, Susan Stevens and husband Brent, Kourtney Rush, Kern Boudreaux, and Jules Boudreaux and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Caroline, Gabrielle and Kenneth Obkirchner, Morgan, Camille and Paige Rozas, Lauren, Sara and Julia Stevens, Olivia and Graham Rush, Porter Boudreaux, and Madison and Ella Boudreaux; niece, Katarina Osborn and husband, David; and grand-nephew, Kuillin James Osborn.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Francis Boudreaux Jr., and parents, Jules Anthony "J.B." Boudreaux and Rosalina Eva Chaisson Boudreaux.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 5-8 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, and from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Burial will follow in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations can be made to Tulane Cancer Center, designating
Boudreaux Memorial, and mailed to Dr. Oliver Sartor, 1511 Dufossat St., New Orleans, LA, 70112.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Boudreaux Sr.
Jill Walker-Chiasson
March 28, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Lynette Ray Griffin
March 12, 2018
My deepest condolences to Mary Susan and family. So sorry to read of Kenneth's passing. I remember processing inventory for our fathers at the B&R Sales Co. Kenneth always got the thousands of nails to count. I know you have all been blessed by having such a strong and loving person lead your family. May his soul rest in peace.
Lynn Ellzey
March 7, 2018
Mary Susan & family, Bill and I are so sorry and saddened by Ken's passing. He was always such a nice and friendly person. We remember fondly the trip we took with the two of you and others in the group.
May our loving Lord bless each of you and help you get through this difficult time. We'll all miss Ken.
Bill & Lynn Ellzey
March 5, 2018
Ms. Mary Susan, Kelly, and all of you ,
I was saddened to hear of your loss,and although I haven't seen any of you in quite some time, I remember your dad as a kind and gentle man.
May the angels conduct him to a place of refreshment, light, and peace. God's grace be with all of you.
Marie Sevin Cipolla
Parker & Janice C. Parra
March 5, 2018
Our sincere condolences to Mary Sue& family. May God inHis goodness give you the faith, strength,& courage during this your time of great loss. Kenneth was a gentleman& a prince of a man.
Mark Lee
March 5, 2018
A wonderful person who treated everyone like a true friend.
Andrew Henderson
March 5, 2018
To a generous man and father, whose family always opened up their doors and their hearts to all of us next door. Our deepest sympathies and prayers. The Henderson family.
Ray and June LeBoeuf
March 5, 2018
Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth. May he rest in peace.
Lynn Glynn
March 4, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I served many years with Ken on the Houma Zoning Commission and made a lasting friendship with him. He was a special person and will be missed.
Linda Ledet
March 4, 2018
Sympathy to you & your family. We knew your parents well with the gift shop. My parents were Bill & Imogene Chauvin. We married on the same day Aug.27th. Yours was @ 8am. ours @9am and another wedding @ 10am. May he rest in peace and our prayers are with you & family.May you find comfort in comforting words from others. Linda Chauvin Ledet & Norman Ledet
Monique Soudelier
March 3, 2018
My dearest Aunt Susie, I am so very saddened to hear of Uncle Kenneth's passing. May you and the entire family find peace and comfort in the knowledge that he is in good company. Share the collective stories of his love for you and his family. It is in these memories that you will each find solace during this difficult time. Those we love are forever in our hearts and therefore with us always. Sending you all my love, Monique, Jennifer & Jordan
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