Joliessaint "Ted" Pourciau went to his heavenly home surrounded by his daughters on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the age of 88 years "young." He was born in Lakeland, Louisiana on April 17, 1930 and resided there until he was drafted by the U.S. Army for The Korean Conflict in 1951 - 1953. Upon returning after the war, Ted traveled to Chalmette, Louisiana in hopes of obtaining a job at Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, where he worked & retired in 1981 after 33 years of employment. This trip and employment is what brought Dad and Mom together as they met in New Orleans. He never returned to New Roads to live and took residence in St. Bernard Parish in 1962 through February 8, 2019 with the exception of Hurricane Katrina. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Ted was known for his quiet disposition and sweet natured spirit. He was devoted to his family and friends. His early hobbies were hunting for rabbits & squirrels, and he also tried his hand at trawling. He also loved watching sporting events like football, basketball and baseball games, as well as doing his own yard work. Later in his life, his hobbies consisted of playing the lotto and buying scratch offs (which was lucky for him).
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Ethel of 41 years, his best friend & son-in-law Randy Boleware, his parents, Faustin and Anita Pourciau, Sisters- Juanita Rozarto, Hilda Causey, Una Hunt. Brothers - Ivy, Tefose, Wallace Sr., Norman Sr., Harry, and George.
He is survived by his devoted & loving daughters - Brenda Boleware and Pat Pourciau, his adoring grandsons - Brad and Robert Boleware, (Heather) and his two precious Great grandchildren, Ella and Beau Boleware, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his sister, Beatrice Rost.
We would like to thank Dr. Bragg, Drs. Smith, Paige, and Ramirez for caring for our father during his battle with lung cancer. Thanks also to the many health care providers on his team. A special thank you goes out to Compassus Hospice Staff for helping us with the care of our father during his final days.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, LA on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 2:00 PM. He will be laid to rest with his beloved wife in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens with military honors. In lieu of flowers, masses and/or donations to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
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