OBITUARY
J. Glen Comeaux
November 25, 1948 – January 30, 2021
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.
FAMILY
- Germaine Doiron Comeaux, Loving wife of 49 years
- Jonathan Glen Comeaux, Son
- Lisa Martina Comeaux, Daughter-in-law
- Benjamin Comeaux, Grandchild
- Isabel Comeaux, Grandchild
- Percy James Comeaux (Linda Monk), Brother
- Rickie Comeaux (Becky), Brother
- Jim Reed, Brother-in-law
- Darrel Doiron, Brother-in-law
- David Doiron (Karen), Brother-in-law
- Vince Comeaux (Candie), Nephew
- April Comeaux Dugas (Raymond), Niece
- Matt Comeaux, Nephew
- Patrick Dayton, Jr. (Sharyn), Nephew
- Cali Comeaux, Niece
- Steven Dayton (Dara), Nephew
- Steven Doiron, Nephew
- Percy Joseph Comeaux, Father (deceased)
- Gladys Babineaux Comeaux, Mother (deceased)
- Nanette Comeaux Reed, Sister (deceased)
- David Dayton, Nephew (deceased)
- Hazel Vincent Comeaux, Sister-in-law (deceased)
PALLBEARERS
- Will be members and friends of the family.
Services
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Visitation
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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Roasry
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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Visitaiton
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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A Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Memories
J. Glen Comeaux
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ADD A MEMORYGail & Stan Rauhut
February 3, 2021
Sending our deepest sympathies for the loss of a great man and friend. Glen taught us to look for the dime, and we loved his cooking. We will miss him.
Jody Mouton
February 2, 2021
So sorry to hear this sad news my Condolences to family an friends .I have known Glenn for many yrs he was my Pharmacist at Howard’s Pharmacy such a great man always made me laugh ,he will be deeply missed an always loved .Rip Glenn “ 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Larry,GailAnd Brady Castille
February 2, 2021
We will never forget the kindest and respect Glenn has showed our family over the years, He was not only our Pharmacist he was a good friend
Jean Brotemarkle
February 2, 2021
So sorry to hear about Glen. What a wonderful guy and a great couple. He will be dearly missed. Please know that he and Germaine are in our prayers. Take care of yourself.
karen saunier
February 2, 2021
My dear Germaine and Family-Words cannot express my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved Glenn. My prayers for our Heavenly Father to give you comfort and peace during this great loss. Praying that all the wonderful and loving memories give you some comfort during a trying time .
Love your friend, Karen Saunier
Joyce Buller
February 2, 2021
Janel and I will be praying for you to ask for strength and comfort. It was a blessing to meet him in his working capacity. 72 years is way too young. 49 years isn't enough. May God bless you in the following days. Joyce Buller and Janel Burgardt
Heidi Martin
February 1, 2021
Germaine,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Heidi Martin
Marshall and Lynn Hensley
February 1, 2021
Condolences from both of us. Glen was such a bright light in all of our lives and will be remembered as such a kind and caring man. The "Village" family will miss him a lot.
Janice Hunter
February 1, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Glen passing. He was and still is one of my many first cousins. Whenever we did see one other he and Germaine always made me feel loved. He will be missed and remembered by so many.🙏
margaret gonsoulin
January 31, 2021
SO VERY SORRY TO SEE THAT GLEN PASS AWAY.TO HIS FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Jeanette Fountain
January 31, 2021
On behalf of the New Iberia High School Class of 1962, I send our deepest sympathies to the family. All of you will be remembered in our prayers. Jeanette B. Fountain
Nancy Riley Marx
January 31, 2021
I am so sorry for your family's loss of Glen. I went to High School with him and he was always a lot of fun. I always looked forward to seeing him at our class reunions. I will miss that.
Nancy Riley Marx
Chuck and Terry Zagst
January 31, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the Comeaux family. Glen had become such a special part of our Galveston village group. The “lucky dimes” from the New Years cabbage rolls are proudly displayed on our refrigerator door! He will be missed but forever a part of our memories!
Robin and David Novak
January 31, 2021
We are so sad to hear the news. We are going to miss our annual new year's eve and day with Glen. Always looked forward to our annual stuffed cabbage treat. We missed you guys this year but was so glad we got to hear his voice on that day.
Eric Armentor
January 31, 2021
So sorry to hear of Glen passing. My sympathies thoughts and prayers for all the family Eric
Kitty Courts
January 31, 2021
The Comraux Family, My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Comeaux family. John was a very caring pharmacist as well as a very loyal and kind friend, Remembering Everyone in my thoughts and prayers
Christy(Babineaux) LeBlanc
January 30, 2021
So very sorry to hear about Glen!! Prayers for his family! 🙏🙏🙏❤️