Moise John Marchand Jr.

With heavy hearts and tremendous love, we celebrate the life of our devoted and loving father, Moise Marchand Jr. of Texarkana, AR., born August 19, 1940, in St Gabriel, LA to Beulah & Moise Marchand, Sr. He departed this life on May 25, 2026. His faith, love and loyalty guided every step of his journey. He was a proud and faithful Catholic who lived his life with compassion, humility and unwavering devotion to God and to his family.

Moise loved deeply and sacrificed endlessly for his family. A wonderful father of 10, he spent his life working hard to provide for those he loved, always making sure his family knew they were cared for, protected and supported. Strong, dependable, and hardworking, he carried himself with quiet strength and determination.

A man deeply devoted to caring for his wife of 63 years, he cared for her with tenderness, patience and selflessness, always placing her needs above his own. His devotion to mom was a true example of unconditional love and lifelong partnership.

Moise is preceded in death by his loving wife, Catherine Cigainero Marchand, his parents, Moise Marchand Sr and Beulah Thacker of Texarkana, AR, his sister, Betty Quimby and his daughters, Michelle Marchand and Mary Marchand Parks, his grandson, Dalton Jaquess, his precious great-granddaughter, Lily Ann Johnson; his nieces, Mary Grace Quimby and Kimberly Ward Gathright.

Moise Marchand is survived by his two sons and daughters-inlaw, Michael and Vonda Marchand of Grant, AL, and Jason and Sara Marchand of Texarkana, AR; six daughters and sons-inlaw, Lisa and Clay Cummings of Nashville, TN, Deanna and Toy Bishop of Ashdown, AR, Debra Lawrence of Texarkana, AR, Sherry and Bobby Guthrie of Arden, AR, Melanie Marchand of Texarkana, AR and Christie and Khanh Nelson Bui of Texarkana, AR; his sister-in-law, Paula Ward of Texarkana, TX; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces.

Rosary and visitation will be at East Funeral Home-Downtown Texarkana, TX, on Sunday, May 31st at 5 pm.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Texarkana, AR, on Monday, June 1st at 10:00 am followed by Graveside at Calvary Cemetery.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to St. Edwards Father William and Deacon Casteel.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards Catholic Church.

Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhome.com .