Chester, fondly known as daddy, Pop and Poppy, was born to Irene and Edwin Moneaux, on September 15, 1947. He was a talented carpenter who loved building things for his family. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran, he served in the Navy on the USS Frank E. Evans. Daddy fought his battle against heart disease for years. Despite spending much of that time in and out of the hospital, he never lost his sense of humor. Throughout his entire journey, he cracked jokes with his grown children, made silly faces with his grandchildren, and even pulled some light-hearted pranks on the nurses. He had a great ability to make others smile and his sense of humor will be missed.
Chester is survived by his kids Brady Moneaux (Lori) and Tana Phillips (John), sister Anelia Mire, brothers Jerry Moneaux (Carrie), Jess Moneaux (E.J.), grandkids Leah LaGrange (Hunter), Mattie Phillips, Paul Moneaux (Sarah), Jenny Landry (Ross), Taylor Moneaux (Maddie) and Zack Moneaux. Along with numerous great grandkids, nieces and nephews.
He was met at heavens gates by his wife, Jeanette, who he loved dearly, his mother and father Irene and Edwin Moneaux and numerous other family members.
We would like to thank Carmen Romero and Trisha Bourque from The Vermilion at Eastridge where he spent his last year and a half. When he moved into his apartment there was a spark in eye. You all brought the life back into him. He enjoyed every minute there.
Funeral services celebrating Chester’s life will be held 4:00 pm Monday January 22, 2024 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with Deacon Patrick Burke officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest alongside his wife in the church cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the Acadiana Veterans Honor Guard.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm dismissal. The Men’s Rosary Group will lead the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 11:00 am.
Members of the family will serve as pallbearers.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting Chester’s memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
