Douglas Andrew Naquin

Douglas Andrew Naquin, known affectionately as Doug to his friends and family, passed away after a brief illness on January 21, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. Born on September 23, 1938, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to Clifton Andrew Naquin and Mildred Marie (Martinez) Naquin, Doug’s life journey of 86 years was marked by creativity, a love for the arts, and a deep connection to his family and community.

Doug decided at the age of eight that he wanted to be an artist after seeing a photo of “the Discus Thrower” sculpture in a book. As a result of this decision, Doug studied under the renowned artist Louis Sicard in Shreveport after graduating from Fair Park High School in 1958. His devotion to his career led him to work his way up from his first job as a painter of billboards in Shreveport to subsequent positions as technical renderer for a construction company in Longview, Texas, art director for a printing company in Montgomery, Alabama, architectural renderer in Dallas, and finally as art instructor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ultimately, Doug fulfilled his dream as a fine artist, where he evolved from portrait artist to his true love of “Plein Air” landscape painting.

His professional achievements were only matched by his dedication to his family. Doug loved his wife, Maida Naquin, dearly and was a dedicated husband throughout the 29 years they spent together enjoying the beautiful scenery near their home in New Mexico. He was a devoted father to Denise Wright, Stephen Naquin, Chris Naquin, and a caring stepfather to Loretta Majdalani. His seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren brought him great joy, and his bond with his brother, Tony Naquin, remained steadfast throughout his life.

Doug's interests were as diverse as his artistic talents. He was an avid reader with a large collection of books on many different subjects, many of which were found in the thrift stores that he loved to peruse. He particularly loved reading about history, art, movies, and music. His musical tastes were eclectic and included folk music, traditional Irish and Cajun music, and especially bluegrass tunes. Doug had a great appreciation for musical instruments and he enjoyed learning to play the instruments he collected, including guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion, harmonica, and fiddle.

Those who knew Doug would describe him as unmistakably creative. His vision and attention to detail were evident in every piece of art he created and in the way he approached life.

Doug's generosity extended beyond his family, as he shared his knowledge and love for art with many aspiring artists, leaving a lasting impact on the creative community. On a personal level, Doug was a loyal, steadfast and dedicated son, husband, brother, and father.

As we bid farewell to Douglas Andrew Naquin, we celebrate a life richly lived and a spirit that will continue to inspire. His memory will be cherished in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him, and his artistic contributions will endure as a testament to his remarkable talent and passion. Doug's legacy is not only etched in the beautiful works of art he leaves behind but also in the love and wisdom he imparted to those around him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten by the two sons, Stephen Naquin and Chris Naquin, that survive him and the two daughters, Denise (and husband David) Wright and Loretta and husband Chafiq) Majdalani, that he leaves behind along with grandchildren, Preston, Trevor, Kevin, Conor, Charlie, Christina, and Lauren.