Paul "Howard" Soileau passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the age of 93. He was a native of Oakdale, LA and a longtime resident of Centerville, LA before moving to the Westbank of New Orleans. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen Boudreaux Soileau and Audrey Matherne Soileau. He is survived by his children, Paulette "Polly" Robicheaux (Wayne), Timmothy "Timmy" Soileau (Norma), Danila "She-She" Brown (Kenny), and Sherman "Jay" Soileau (Patty); stepchildren, Sandra Stein (Fred), Connie Rochefort (Allen), and Andrew "Andy" Matherne (Juanita); 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers, Herbert Soileau, Louis Soileau, and Joe "Cletus" Soileau. He is preceded in death by his parents; wives Helen B. Soileau and Audrey M. Soileau; Daughter Toni Barrilleaux (Mickey); step-daughter Bonnie Rochfort (Eddie) sisters Stella Fontenot and Helen Chapman; and daughter in law Darlene Matherne. Paul was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and husband, and he will be greatly missed.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. Express condolences at www.westsidelietzeagan.com.
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