Ione Bonvillain

Ione Champagne Bonvillain, 86, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM. She was a native and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 from 9:00 AM until Service time at Annunziata Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Annunziata Catholic Church. Interment: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery She is survived by her, Daughters, Janice A Bonvillain and fiance Clayton Albritton and Kathy Canter and husband Timothy "TC" Canter, Grandchildren, Fred Patrick Canter and wife Beth and Dusty Paul Canter, Great grandchildren, Brooke Canter and Mason Canter, and Several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her, Husband, Herman Patrick Bonvillain, Parents, Joseph Duval Champagne, Sr and Elbiner Pellegrin Champagne, Brother, Joseph Duval Champagne II She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Ione was a member of the Annunziata Church Choir, St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Choir, Ladies Altar Society, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Philanthropic Sorority (supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) and was a founding member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians. The Bonvillain Family would like to thank Journey Hospice and its wonderful staff including Trudy, Linda, Felicia, Christine, Susan and Dee. We would also like to thank The Medical Team including Christal, JoAnn, Bobby and John. The kind staff at the Council on Aging provided services which were very helpful. Barbara Miller came to her aid when she was recuperating from surgery and grew close to the family over many years. Dr. Ray Cinnater and his staff provided decades of wonderful care. Annunziata Eucharistic Ministers and Church Staff blessed us many times. We also wish to thank Chauvin Funeral Home and their staff. Ione and her husband Herman founded the Houma Boat Works, Inc. in 1950. Her love for her family and God was unwavering. She volunteered at church when the need was there. She also loved America, the American Flag and was a fervent patriot. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.