Richard J. Theriot passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 11:54 PM, at the age of 74. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Coupel Theriot; parents Bernadette Frioux Theriot and Clovis Theriot, Sr.; siblings, Ray Theriot, Sr. Mary T. Bollotte, and Olga T. Guillot; and granddaughter Larell Theriot. Survived by his children, Orell Theriot, Olen Theriot (Nicole), James Theriot(Samantha), and Danyell T. Baydas (Ahmad).; grandchildren James Jr., Blake, Shirley, Nicholas, Hannah, Zayne, and Little Olen; brothers C.J., Leroy, and Thomas; and sisters Shirley, Dorothy, and Cherry.
Relatives and friends of the family, as well as employees of Ragusa Food Liner, are invited to the Funeral Mass on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.