Peter Wilbert Auzenne

Peter, one of seven children, was born on July 3, 1929, not far from the banks of Bayou Teché near Leonville, Louisiana, where he grew up on the family farm. After schooling, he began working in the hospitality field in the Golden Triangle of Texas. While during a return trip to Louisiana, he met Genevieve Boyd from St. Martinville Parish at a Catholic bazaar and a romance blossomed. He was drafted by the US Army in 1951 resulting in service in the Korean War. Upon return from Korea, he entered a lifelong commitment when Genevieve became his wife in 1953. They immediately moved to Texas where they remained for their lifetime.

During stays in East Harris County and Houston East End, he worked in various trades in the petrochemical and furniture retailing fields before settling into the Shell Development Company for a 28-year career. The couple eventually moved to Baytown, Texas as the family grew to include six children. He instilled in his children a very strong work ethic and sense of responsibility while providing unconditional love and encouragement.

Peter is survived by daughter Bernadette (John) Bryan of Clear Lake, TX and granddaughter Meaghan of Houston, TX; son-in-law Russell Kurtz (d. Brenda Auzenne) of Bradley Beach, NJ, grandson Timothy (Maria) of New York, NY, and granddaughter Rebecca of Honolulu, HI; son Christopher of Huntersville, NC, granddaughters Margaret of Macon, GA, and Elizabeth of Boston, MA, and grandson Chase of Lancaster, SC; son Gregory (d. Jan), granddaughter Alexa, and great-grandson Cohen Hulse, all of Pasadena, TX; son Everett of Webster, TX; and daughter Nicole of Houston, TX. Peter is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Peter was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Genevieve; daughter Brenda Auzenne; daughter in-law, Jan (Vestal) Auzenne; parents, Pierre and Irene (Lemelle) Auzenne; and siblings and their spouses— brother Leon Golbert Auzenne; sister Beatrice (Wydell) Williams; sister Goldie Auzenne; brother Clarence Auzenne; brother Everett Gabriel Auzenne; and brother Andrew (Alma) Auzenne.

On Monday, February 17, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 800 W Baker Rd, Baytown, Texas, there will be a 11:15 AM rosary presided by Deacon Mike Rodriguez followed by a Noon funeral mass presided by Rev. Sean P. Horrigan. Internment will occur at Earthman Memorial Gardens, 8624 Garth Road, Baytown, Texas.

Donations may be made in Peter’s name to the American Heart Association (heart.org).