Catherine Ann Cigainero Marchand

With immense love and deep sorrow, but with faith in God’s promise, we announce the passing of our beloved wife & mother, Catherine Ann Cigainero Marchand of Texarkana, AR. She was born on July 3, 1939 to her loving parents, Gus and Pauline Cigainero. A devoted wife, mother, sister, Nana, great-grandmother, aunt and faithful follower of her Lord, Jesus Christ. She entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family on August 9, 2025 at the age of 86.

Catherine was a woman of extraordinary love and compassion, always putting others before herself. Her greatest joy and most precious achievement was her family. No one loved babies more than Catherine. Her life was a testament to her unwavering faith in God, her devotion to her loving husband of 63 years, Moise, and her boundless love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Catherine’s fun loving spirit, warm smile and generous heart touched everyone who knew her. She was a woman of prayer, strength, and quiet grace, who lived each day with gratitude and trust in God’s plan.

Her greatest achievement was not measured in worldly accolades but in the love she poured into her home, the values she instilled, and the closeness of her family. Mother’s love was a reflection of the love of Christ, and we are forever grateful for the gift of her constant love and devotion to her family.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and family that will continue to guide and inspire all who were blessed to know her.

Catherine is preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Pauline Cigainero of Texarkana, AR, her daughters, Michelle Marchand and Mary Marchand Parks, her precious great- granddaughter Lily Ann Johnson; her brother-in-law, Charlie Ward and a special niece, Kimberly Ward Gathright.

Catherine is survived by her husband, Moise Marchand and her two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Vonda Marchand of Grant, AL, and Jason and Sara Marchand of Texarkana, AR; six daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Clay Cummings of Nashville, TN, Deanna and Toy Bishop of Ashdown, AR, Debra Lawrence of Texarkana, AR, Sherry and Bobby Guthrie of Arden, AR, Melanie Marchand of Texarkana, AR and Christie and Khanh Nelson Bui of Texarkana, AR; her sister, Paula Ward of Texarkana, TX; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces.

Visitation and Rosary will be at East Funeral Home downtown Texarkana, TX, on Thursday, August 14th at 6 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Texarkana, AR, on Friday, August 15th at 9:30 am followed by Graveside at Calvary Cemetery.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to St. Edwards Father William and Deacon Casteel. We also extend sincere appreciation to the dedicated team at Dierkson Hospice & Southern Caregivers for their care and compassion.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhome.com.