RYNELLA – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Gerald Lee Boudreaux, age 86, at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at St. Marcellus Catholic Church. Fr. James Nguyen will officiate. Interment will follow at Broussard Cemetery in New Iberia.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia on Monday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 pm. The funeral home will reopen on Tuesday from 8:00 am until the service time.
A native and resident of New Iberia, Mr. Boudreaux passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home.
Born on January 6, 1935 to the late Odey and Aline Lancon Boudreaux, Gerald was one of seven children. He was a kind and loving husband to his “soulmate, the late Marie LeBlanc Boudreaux, and enjoyed traveling with her. Together they visited 44 states, Mexico, and Canada. A true chef with his own recipe book, Gerald loved to cook and share meals with his friends and family. After the passing of his sister, Audrey, Gerald cooked for his brother-in-law, Norbert, everyday (except on Saturday) for 10 ½ years. Gerald worked for nineteen years at the Avery Island Salt Mine and fifteen years as a bus driver for the Iberia Parish School Board. He also proudly served nine years in the National Guard and was honorably discharged. Gerald will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving children, Cynthia Blanchard. Janice Goodson (Johnny), and Gwen “Dale” Boudreaux; brother, Malcolm Boudreaux; sister, Barbara B. Comeaux (Jimmy); 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; and to special nieces, Pye Menard (Gerald) and Skeeter Mouton, who held a special place in his heart.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie LeBlanc Boudreaux; parents, Odey and Aline Lancon Boudreaux; brothers, Roy Boudreaux and Ronald Boudreaux; sisters, Audrey B. Broussard and Teresa Boudreaux; grandson, Jarod Boudreaux; and nephew, Tony Mouton.
Pallbearers will be Breyn Boudreaux, Nick Boudreaux, Dylan Boudreaux, Chance Crochet, Toby Blanchard, and Drew Blanchard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gwen Dale Boudreaux, Butch Bourque, Cody Bourque, Joe Sipole, and Johnny Goodson.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Acadian Hospice for their care of Mr. Boudreaux during his final days, and to Pye and Skeeter for always being there to love and care for him.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
