Gerald Arceneaux

Gerald Francis “Jerry” Arceneaux, a native and resident of Bourg, died on Wednesday afternoon, November 21, 2012, after a brief illness. He was 80. Visitation will be at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma on Sunday, November 25, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., and St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg on Monday, November 26, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church followed by internment in the church cemetery. Jerry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Catherine “Kathy” James Arceneaux of Bourg, his son Judge David Arceneaux and wife Frances, his daughter Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court Theresa A. Robichaux, and his son Tim Arceneaux and wife Kim, all of whom live in Houma. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Katherine A. DeWater and her husband Jason of Omaha, Nebraska, Jeffrey Arceneaux and his wife Amanda of Gray, Stephanie Robichaux of Washington, D.C., Craig Robichaux of Lafayette, Kayla Arceneaux, Ryan Arceneaux, Jacob Arceneaux, and Joshua Arceneaux of Houma; and his great-grandchildren Annabelle DeWater, Vivienne DeWater, Emmitt DeWater, and Noah Arceneaux. Jerry is also survived by three sisters, Annabelle A. LeBlanc of Franklin, Texas, Ruby A. Chauvin of Schriever, and Joyce A. LeBlanc of Bourg; and two brothers, Kenneth Arceneaux of Bourg and James Arceneaux of Houma. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Davis Arceneaux, Sr., and Louise Boquet Arceneaux, one sister Flossie A. Bergeron, and four brothers, Raymond Arceneaux, Davis Arceneaux, Jr., John Arceneaux, and Louis Arceneaux. His grandson Mathew Arceneaux also preceded him in death. Jerry was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of American Legion Post 272 in Montegut, a retired employee of Texaco, Inc., and a lifelong faithful parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. He was devoted to his wife and family, his church, and his many friends, with whom he often shared the fruits of his labor as an accomplished hunter, fisherman, and gardener. He will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the St. Ann Church Building Fund.