Charlie was born on January 15, 1947 to the late Lenes and Noela Leleux Saunier in Delcambre, LA. He was one of five children.
Charlie was employed in the oilfield industry for many years. He worked at Freeport Sulphur Co. and Texaco and retired as a Maintenance Superintendent. After his retirement he was the owner and operator of Lube & Lawn in Delcambre.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Betty and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Left behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 55 years, Betty Trahan Saunier; one son, Scottie Neil Saunier; one daughter, Tara Saunier Menard and husband Dominic; three grandchildren, Tristin Neil Menard and wife Natalie; Rani Marie Menard and Andre’ Neil Saunier and one sister, Laura Von Reaux and husband Kenneth.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers, Donald Saunier, Marion Saunier and Felix Saunier and his godchild, Robert Saunier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will serve as celebrant.
Following the Mass, Charlie will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm at Evangeline Funeral Home. A Rosary will be prayed at 12:30 pm.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Tristin Menard, Andre’ Saunier, Dominic Menard, Todd Reaux, Mike Saunier, and Tommy Saunier.
Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences by visiting his memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
