Myrtle is survived by her husband 40 years, Tilden Perez; her children, Eroil Dufrene, Jr. (Peggy), Maria Chauvin (Willie), Kathy Dufrene (Tommy), Rickie Dufrene (Irene), Gary Dufrene (Karen), Wayne Dufrene, Barbara Dufrene, Eugene Dufrene (Heidi), Eldon Dufrene (Jeanette), Kenneth Dufrene (Terri). She is survived by her step-children; Chris Perez, T.J. Perez (Eileen), Charlotte Venet (Stanley), Duane Perez (Cindy), and Mark Coulon (Melissa). She will also be missed by her numerous grandchildren and great and great-great grandchildren.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Eroil Dufrene, Sr.; her son, Bryan Dufrene; and her step-son, Monty Perez. She was also preceded in death by her parents, George Wattigney and Hazel Leze and all of her siblings, Thelma, Claire, Florence, Merle, George, Bertrand, and Clifton.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway from 5 pm until 9 pm. Visitation will resume Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 9 am until funeral time at the funeral home. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at St. Pius Catholic Cemetery in Crown Point.
Please share your memories and condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com
Arrangements under the direction of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Marrero, Louisiana.
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