Nolan Boudreaux

Nolan Jules Boudreaux passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on December 10, 1938, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; he attended Catholic High School and graduated from St. Stanislaus in Bay St. Louis.

For 50 years, Nolan owned and operated Auto Brake and Electric on North Leo Street in Baton Rouge. After his retirement, he enjoyed raising cattle, donkeys, goats, rabbits, and chickens, and tending his fruit trees. He was an avid cowboy and loved the rural life he lived.

Nolan was a devoted member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, where he was famous for his white beans and jambalaya. A loyal and supportive volunteer, he served the parish in many ways. He was also a founding board member of the restoration project at St. Paul Church in Bayou Goula, where he maintained the church grounds.

Nolan was a member of AA for 34 years and helped many newcomers along their journey with compassion and encouragement.

Nolan is survived by Catherine Broussard; his sons, David, John Paul, and Leslie Boudreaux; and numerous members of the extended Boudreaux and Burton families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clebert “Shorty” Boudreaux and Mary Olive Louviere; and four sisters, Grace Burton, Odette Burton, Kathy Prouty, and Marie Trosclair.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Rev. Charles Landry, on Thursday, March 12 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Burial to follow at the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nolan’s memory to Friends of St. Paul Church, P.O. Box 1481, Plaquemine, LA 70765.