NEW IBERIA – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for John Glen Comeaux, age 72, at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 3. 2021 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Fr. Keith Landry will officiate. Interment will follow at Holy Family Mausoleum.
Services will be streamed via Facebook live. Streaming will begin fifteen minutes before the service time. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/Evangeline-Funeral-Home-New-Iberia-163724400323778 to watch Mr. Comeaux’s services online.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia on Tuesday from 4:30 pm until 8:00 pm. A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 pm led by the Men's Rosary Group. The visitation will resume on Wednesday from 9:30 am until the service time.
A native and resident of New Iberia, Mr. Comeaux passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Iberia Medical Center.
Born November 25, 1948 in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Percy Joseph Comeaux and Gladys Babineaux Comeaux
Friends and family knew him better as “Glen”. He Graduated from New Iberia High School in 1966 and Northeast Louisiana University (ULM) College of Pharmacy in 1971.
Glen was a wonderful husband and father. He was looking forward to celebrating 50 years of marriage to his wife, Germaine, in May 2021. He was an excellent role model for his son, Jonathan, who grew-up to be a terrific dad and husband.
Glen enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, gardening, and entertaining. Cooking was a special talent for Glen. He could look at what ingredients were on hand and come up with a creative delicious meal. He worked as a pharmacist for 47 years for K & B, Comeaux Drug Center, National Canal Villere, Howard Pharmacy, and retired from Walgreens. After his retirement Glen looked forward to having lunch with his brothers on a weekly basis. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all, Glen will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him
He is survived by his loving wife, Germaine Doiron Comeaux; son: Jonathan Glen Comeaux; daughter-in-law: Lisa Martina Comeaux, Grandchildren: Benjamin Comeaux and Isabel Comeaux; brothers: Percy James Comeaux and partner Linda Monk; Rickie Comeaux and wife Becky; Brothers-in-law: Jim Reed, Darrell Doiron; David Doiron and wife Karen; Nephews and nieces: Vince Comeaux and wife Candie, April Comeaux Dugas and husband Raymond; Matt Comeaux; Patrick Dayton, Jr. and wife Sharyn; Cali Comeaux; Steven Dayton and wife Dara; Steven Doiron.
He is preceded in death by parents: Percy Joseph Comeaux, Gladys Babineaux Comeaux, sister Nanette Comeaux Reed, nephew David Dayton, sister-in-law Hazel Vincent Comeaux
Pallbearers will be members and friends of the family.
To view the on-line obituary, video tribute, and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
