Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Robert “Bob” Thibodeaux, 89, who passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
A rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Rev. Garrett McIntyre officiated at the Funeral Mass. Readers were Laurene Thibodeaux and Phillip Doiron. Gift bearers were Brittany Tabor, Ana Thibodeaux and Whitney Henry.
Interment followed at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge.
Robert, known as “Bob,” to his family and friends, was born March 13, 1932, in Breaux Bridge. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. Bob was devout Catholic and a lifelong parishioner of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. He was a faithful and dedicated adorer at St. Bernard’s Chapel of Perpetual Adoration for many years. Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club International, Cattleman’s Association, and was a past member of the Lake Martin Advisory Board.
He had a passion for LSU football, cattle farming, and baling hay, and enjoyed sitting on his front porch, and often took joyrides around town. His love for his family was immense. Bob will deeply be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lydia Mae Albert Thibodeaux; sons, Kirk Thibodeaux (Laurene) and Todd Thibodeaux (Sharelle); daughter, Cheryl Robicheaux (Michael); grandchildren, Ryan Thibodeaux (companion, Jennifer), Ross Thibodeaux (Alyssa), Whitney Henry (Jacob), Brittany Tabor (Jacob), Zach Thibodeaux and Ana Thibodeaux; and his great-grandchildren, Izzy, Jovie and Reece Thibodeaux, Jace, Jaylee and Jia Henry, and Camille Tabor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Zachary and Augustine Babb Thibodeaux; brother, Sosthene Thibodeaux; and his sisters, Girdie Marks, Hazel LaBiche and Yolande Doiron.
Pallbearers were Todd Thibodeaux, Kirk Thibodeaux, Ryan Thibo-deaux, Ross Thibodeaux, Zach Thibodeaux and Michael Robicheaux.
Honorary pallbearer was Jacob Tabor.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Warren Degatur and all of his physicians, as well as his caregivers, and Concepts of Care Home Health, for the wonderful and compassionate care they provided to him during his time of need.
Memorial donations may be made to the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, 1250 Carmel Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge was in charge of arrangements.
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