Eba Pierre “Peter” LeBlanc, Jr., 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009.
Visitation will be Thursday May 21, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday May 22, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until service time at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday May 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral interment will be at St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving wife, Claudia Ayo LeBlanc, two daughters, Laura Lee Domingue and husband, Eddie, Bonnie Guidry and husband, Lynn, one son, Eba Pierre LeBlanc III and wife, Pam, one sister, Elaine “Nan” Autin, 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eba Pierre LeBlanc, Sr. and Laura Murphy LeBlanc; two sisters, Miriam Hungerford and Lois Dugas; grandson, Kevin Domingue and granddaughter, Lauren LeBlanc.
He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, an U.S. Navy World War II veteran, a retired draftsman with Texaco, Inc.
He enjoyed fishing, square dancing, playing cards, and traveling with his wife on bus trips across the country.
The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Dupont, Dr. Hawthorne, Dr. Cinnater and their nurses for the care and concern they have shown over the years.