Alfred Boudreaux

Alfred Joseph Boudreaux passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, surrounded by his children. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 1:00 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Midland, Texas. Al was born December 28, 1941 in Abbeville, Louisiana to Frank Louis and Leyon Hebert Boudreaux. He grew up in Abbeville where he attended Mount Carmel High School. He immediately went to work, offshore in the Gulf. In 1970 he began his career as a mud salesman for MilChem where he would eventually be transferred to Texas. Al owned his own company during his sales career and eventually sold. In 2010, after 50 years in the oil & gas industry, Al took retirement to spend more time with his family, play more golf and play more cards. During his retirement, he volunteered at Hospice of Midland which was near and dear to his heart. Al spent many years volunteering for High Sky's Children Ranch and RHCC where he served on the Board of Directors, St. Ann's Catholic Church and School, St. Stephen's Catholic Church and Midland Senior High School back in the 80's. In 2011, he decided to return to work and joined Anchor drilling Fluids USA until 2019. Al met the love of his life, Darleen Marie Place and they were married October 5th, 1963, in a small ceremony at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Abbeville, La. Together they spent their early days in Abbeville where they had 4 children. During his time off from work he loved playing baseball where he and Darleen would spend countless hours at the baseball fields even after they had a family. Al's greatest love was to his Savior, Jesus Christ, his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchild. He had a passion for the game of golf, poker and gin rummy. Most afternoons you could find him on the golf course and then in the Men's 19th hole at the gin table. Al had a huge passion for family dinners, holidays with all his family and watching reruns of home movies. He had countless friends with whom he shared many fond memories, including weekly lunches and Monday afternoon tea at Starbucks. He loved talking to his lifelong buddies long distance about sports, the oil & gas industry, family, old times and good times. Al was a loyal and true friend. He was true to his word and everyone that knew him knew he was a man of integrity. He was as honest as the day is long and treasured each one of his friendships. Al is preceded in death by his parents Frank & Leyon Boudreaux, His wife - Darleen Marie Boudreaux, Brother - Frank Boudreaux, Sister-in-Law - Cheryl Boudreaux. Al is survived by his children Reece Louis Boudreaux and wife Allison, Pamela Margaret Steward and husband Billy, Trisha Elizabeth Elliott and husband Mike and Billy Jack Boudreaux and fiancé Tatiyana all of Midland, Texas. Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. William Steward and wife Amber, Parker Thompson, Isabella Boudreaux, Allison Steward, Harrison Boudreaux, Hanna Elliott, Charli Steward, Elle Cole and great grandson Noah Bradlee Steward all of Midland, Texas, Brother-in-Law, Reece Place and wife Kellie of Maurice, Louisiana, Sister-in-Law Celeste Boudreaux and Brother Guy Boudreaux both of Lafayette, Louisiana along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Manish Dimri, Dr. PJ Patel, Dr. Mrunal Patel, Mary Helen, Misty, Betsy and Sabina of Interim Hospice, Monsignor Droll and Father Yesu of St. Ann's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interim Hospice, St. Ann's Catholic Church or charity of your choice. Memorial Service to be livestreamed. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at npwelch.com