Capt. Carol Andrew Molinere, aka “Big C” and “Cailou”, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the age of 66. He was the beloved husband of Eileen Bonvillian Molinere. Father of Cheraine Molinere Agoff (John Sr.) and Shane Molinere (Casandra “Lee”). Grandfather of John Agoff Jr., Katie Molinere, and Dylan Agoff. Son of the late Andrew Addison Molinere and Violet Cynthia Russell Guidry. Brother of Elosie Howell (James) and Fay Ann Cantrel, Gail, Andrew, Allison, Connie, Catina, and as well as the late Nickie Molinere and Golda Molinere. He is survived by 2 sisters-in-law, Jane Hemingway (Timothy) and Linita Bonvillian, as well as one brother-in-law, Neal Bonvillian. He is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.
He was a quiet man with a heart of gold. He was a Native American who grew up on the bayous of South East Louisiana. He was a member of the United Houma Nation, the Lafitte Carnival Club, and the Fisher School class if 1968. He was a regular at Hearts in Venice, LA and Joshua’s Marina in Buras, LA. He used to tell people that it did not matter where you came from but where you were going, and went on from humble beginnings to be a successful Captain of crew boats and loving family man.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family so they can assist others with his memorial fund. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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