Michael Joseph Tivet

Michael Joseph Tivet, age 65, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with burial in church cemetery.

Michael is survived by his wife of 20 years, Margie Ann Brunet Tivet; sons, Keith T. Tivet and fiancé, Jenni Pellegrin, Jude J. Nilsson and wife, Katherine, Ronnie D. Thormas, Jr. and wife, Emily; daughter, Shena T. Lirette and husband, Jonathan; brother, Donald Tivet and wife, Frances; grandchildren, Brynlei G., Brextyn N., Juliet C., and Jessa N. Lirette, Karsyn T. Tivet, Aubrey G. Thormas, Carmella R., Andrew R., and Clara C. Nilsson.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandson, David Camden Thormas; parents, Jerry Augustus and Rezona Pearlie Smith Tivet; sister, Brenda Tivet; brother, Keith Tivet.

Michael was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He will be greatly missed by all whose hearts he touched.

Chauvin Funeral Home and Crematory, INC. is honored to serve the Tivet family.