The Obituary Section

Rena Naquin Gagneaux

, Louisiana

August 9, 2026

Rena Naquin Gagneaux was reunited with her husband James Edward Gagneaux when she passed away on August 10, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1930 to Leonard and Esther Naquin in Louisiana. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Chacahoula, where she and James were wed, from 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Inurnment will follow at the church's cemetery.  Online condolences can be given at www.thibodauxfuneralhome.com.Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux, Louisiana and Ertel Funeral Home of Cortez, Colorado has been entrusted with her arrangements.

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Jr. Alvin J. Blanchard

, Louisiana

Alvin J. Blanchard, Jr., 80, a native of Houma, Louisiana and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026.Private services will be held by the family at a later date. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Gail M. Blanchard; three sons, Ken Blanchard (Janene), Ryan Blanchard (Susan), Greg Blanchard (Jennifer); grandchildren, Ashley (Josh), Ken Jr. (Allee), Heather (Tyler), Bayleigh (Morgan), Emily, Galvin (Sophia), Lila; great-grandchildren, Ashton, Jax, Cooper, Allie, Blair, Brody, Hector; two sisters, Judy Daigle (Louis), Peggy Geoghan (Adrian); brothers-in-law, Leopold Rodrigue Jr. (Wanda), Clarence Kilebert; sisters-in-law, Angela Pitre, Karen Naquin, Joan Braud (Troy).He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin “Van” J. Blanchard, Sr.; mother, Margaret Blancharcd; father- in-law, Leopold Rodrigue Sr.; mother-in-law, Coleen B. Rodrigue; brothers-in-law, Kerry Domangue, Glynn Pitre, Audie Naquin; sisters-in-law, Linda Kiliebert, Lorraine Domangue. A lifelong butcher, devoted husband, and loving father, he dedicated his life…

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