Moise John Marchand Jr.

our devoted and loving father, Moise Marchand Jr. of

Texarkana, AR., born August 19, 1940, in St Gabriel, LA to

Beulah & Moise Marchand, Sr. He departed this life on May 25,

2026. His faith, love and loyalty guided every step of his

journey. He was a proud and faithful Catholic who lived his life

with compassion, humility and unwavering devotion to God and

to his family.

Moise loved deeply and sacrificed endlessly for his family. A

wonderful father of 10, he spent his life working hard to provide

for those he loved, always making sure his family knew they

were cared for, protected and supported. Strong, dependable,

and hardworking, he carried himself with quiet strength and

determination.

A man deeply devoted to caring for his wife of 63 years. He

cared for her with tenderness, patience and selflessness.

Always placing her needs above his own. His devotion to mom

was a true example of unconditional love and lifelong

partnership.

Moise is preceded in death by his loving wife, Catherine

Cigainero Marchand, his parents, Moise Marchand Sr and

Beulah Thacker of Texarkana, AR, his sister, Betty Quimby and

his daughters, Michelle Marchand and Mary Marchand Parks,

his grandson, Dalton Jaquess, his precious greatgranddaughter,

Lily Ann Johnson; his nieces, Mary Grace

Quimby and Kimberly Ward Gathright.

Moise Marchand is survived by his two sons and daughters-inlaw,

Michael and Vonda Marchand of Grant, AL, and Jason and

Sara Marchand of Texarkana, AR; six daughters and sons-inlaw,

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; his sister-in-law, Paula Ward of Texarkana, TX;

numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews

and nieces.

Rosary and visitation will be at East Funeral Home-Downtown

Texarkana, TX, on Sunday, May 31st at 5 pm.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Edwards Catholic

Church, Texarkana, AR, on Monday, June 1st at 10:00 am

followed by Graveside at Calvary Cemetery.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to St. Edwards Father

William and Deacon Casteel.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards Catholic

Church.

Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhome.com