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Tyler Thibodeaux Obituary

Tyler Nicholas Thibodeaux, age 33, of Metairie, LA passed away on Thursday, May 27th. He was born on May 22nd, 1988 to loving parents, Barry and Donna Dufrene Thibodeaux. Tyler was the beloved and protective brother of Laken Thibodeaux. Tyler was the grandson of the late Warner (Black) Thibodeaux, Jeanette Thibodeaux, and Donald (Coach) Hecker. He is survived by his Mammaw, Eva Hecker. Tyler was blessed with a loving family. He was the nephew of Beth Guillotte (Gary), Jan Good (Errol), Joy Dantin (Danny), Ricki Dufrene (Vicki) and Randy Dufrene (Sandra). He was greatly loved by his cousins, late Garen Guillotte, Breanne Castille, Blair Fischer, Blake Casler, Rickie Dufrene, Brett Dufrene, Jillian Coyne, and Erin Parfait. Tyler graduated from Brother Martin in 2006, where he was a member of the golf team that went on to win state his junior year. He was a massive Saints fan and an avid golfer. He never met a stranger and will forever be remembered for his infectious smile and positive personality. He will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to the memorial mass at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA, on Tuesday June 1, 2021 at 12pm. Visitation will begin at 10:30am. Interment will follow immediately at Westlawn Memorial Park, 1225 Whitney Ave., in Gretna. Please visit http://www.mothefunerals.com to view and sign the online guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 29 to Jun. 1, 2021.

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Mike Faulk

June 1, 2021

I’m so sorry to hear about Tyler. I have been saying prays daily asking that the Lord comfort your family. Bless y’all . Mike

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Maria Ovella Siebenkittel

May 31, 2021

Laken and the entire Thibodeaux Family:

I am sorry for your loss. My daily thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time of sorrow. Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon him. May this Sweet and Precious young man Rest In Peace.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Maria Ovella Siebenkittel

Cindy and Pat Stumpf

May 30, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marolyn lege

May 30, 2021

Tyler you will be missed dearly! Rest in paradise my friend!

Susan Thibodeaux

May 30, 2021

Tyler was a very good friend of my son Benjamin. He always made sure to say hello to me and ask how I’m doing whenever he came to my house. I will remember Tyler as a friendly, polite and kind young man. My heart truly aches for his family during this time of such sorrow. God Bless Tyler and his family. You are all in my prayers. Rest In Peace Tyler.

Tom and Nadja Bayham

May 30, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will always remember Tyler for the kindness he showed to us, and the love that you as family have for one another. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. Loving hugs, Tom and Nadja

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA

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