Steven Jerry Iguess, 71, of New Iberia, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Iberia Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born to his late parents, Lloyd and Rena Mae Iguess on March 28, 1948 in Welsh. Before his illness, he was a Construction Manager for Willbros Construction out of Houston, TX. His favorite pastime was being a Pilot and flying with his best friends Raja Gharazeddine. He became a recent owner of his own aircraft. He was an avid LSU and New Orleans Saints fan and spent a lot of his spare time watching football games.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Joylene Minton of Welsh; sons, Chad Iguess and wife Lisa of New Iberia, Dustin Iguess and fiancé Kendra of Welsh, Brandon Iguess and fiancé Jackie of Youngsville; three brothers, Carlos Iguess and wife Elva of Scott, Timmy Iguess of Lafayette, Kevin Iguess and wife Kammy of Welsh; one sister, Laurette Iguess of New Iberia; six grandchildren, Taylor Bridges, Kayla Iguess, Victoria Iguess, Quincey Iguess, Jack Iguess, Isabella Iguess; and two great grandchildren, Landon Olivier and Blakely Bridges.
Steven is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Iguess; and his two twin brothers, Trent Iguess and Troy Iguess.
Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 1:00pm, with Father Alan Trouille officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh on Monday, December 30, 2019 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, with a Rosary led by the Catholic Daughters at 6:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 11:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonwelsh.com.
