Broussard's McFaddin

Dee Ann Cooper n?e O'Keefe, formerly Reed MS PG, 75, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in her home in Lumberton. Memorial contributions for Mrs. Cooper may be made to St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 690 North 15th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702. A Trisagion for Mrs. Cooper will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, at St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 690 North 15th Street, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Beaumont. Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.

Michael Babb Nunez passed away peacefully and comfortably at Hospice Austin's Christopher House with family present on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the age of 72. Mike was born in Beaumont, Texas on August 13, 1951, to Gilbert W. Nunez, Sr. and Lena Mae Babb, the third child in a large family of six boys and two girls. He was raised in a Catholic household, attended St. Anne Catholic School for eight years, and graduated with honors from Beaumont High School in 1969. In 1973, Mike graduated from Lamar University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Aside from the oldest brother being called off to war, Mike was the first of his siblings to leave his hometown after college graduation...

Deacon Harry Davis entered eternal life October 17, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born February 10, 1946, to Harry Elmo and Nora Granger Davis, in Monterey, California. Though he was born in California, Harry Davis only lived there for two weeks. His father had just completed his military service, and the family caught a train and moved back to Southeast Texas. They settled in Bridge City where Harry grew up. When Harry was 10, the family converted to Catholicism and Harry became an altar server. Even as a child he loved his faith and the Church. Most mornings he would ride his bike over to St. Henry Church and wake Father Herman Vincent, telling him it's time for Mass! One of the...

Allison Julia Getz peacefully passed away on Monday, October 10, 2023, at her home in Beaumont, Texas. She was surrounded by family with her husband, Mike, and her brother, Irl, holding her hands, at the time of her passing. Allison was born on April 21, 1960 in Austin, Texas to Iris and Jerry Nathan. She was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and a stranger to no one. Allison was proud of being a 5th generation Texan, dating back to 1896 when her great grandfather, J.J. Nathan, arrived in Beaumont. Allison had an idyllic childhood attending schools in the South Park Independent School district including Regina-Howell Elementary, Marshall Middle...

Thomas "PePaw" L. Dearbonne, 97, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1926, in China, Texas, to Ida Forest and Anton Dearbonne. Thomas loved yardwork and enjoyed mowing his four acres. He enjoyed hunting and was a family man that loved his family dearly. Thomas was generous with his time and money. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and was the first Grand Knight at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fannett. Thomas also supported the St. Vincent de Paul Society and donated to veterans. Survivors include his children, Jerry Dearbonne and his wife, Vernie, of Spring; Janell Hardy and her husband, Bill, of Silsbee; George Dearbonne and his wife, Judy Boudoin,...

Catherine "Cathy" Robbins Hawa passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2023 surrounded by her family in her home in Beaumont, Texas. Born September 21, 1958, in Dobbs Ferry, New York to Robert and Mildred (Miertschin) Robbins, Cathy was a loved and devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, and an amazing "CeCe" to her grandchildren. She moved to Beaumont when she was nine years old, but always spoke fondly of her special childhood memories from Dobbs Ferry. Cathy attended Forest Park High School, where she formed her close friendship with Leah Hawa King, who introduced Cathy to her brother, John. For John, it was love at first sight. Cathy and John dated for five and a...

Roy J. Gonzales was born on June 15, 1938. He passed away in his home on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Roy lived a full and wonderful life. His humble upbringing and love for Christ led him to study two years in the seminary until he met the love of his life, Margaret Durham. They married and had five children. Roy built his family a beautiful and robust life from nothing but hard work and faith in God. He was the true definition of the American Dream. He enjoyed the fruits of his labor at the beach, golfing, hunting, and of course passed this love onto his children. As he thought he was so blessed by his beautiful wife and family; his grandchildren came along, and he was smitten. He...

Yolanda Garcia Nunez, 86, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1937, in Port Arthur, to Petra Galindo Garcia and Gabriel S. Garcia. Yolanda graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1956. She was a member of LULAC 394, a CYO sponsor for Cristo Rey Catholic Church, and a volunteer for Our Lady of Assumption School. Yolanda loved feeding people. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include her son, Raymond Nunez and his wife, Liz, of Beaumont; daughters, Christine Luquette of Beaumont, and Patricia Wong of Groves; grandchildren, David Luquette; Natalia Leija and her husband, Arturo; Miranda Looney...

Betty J. Chachere Baker, 83, of Beaumont, died Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1940, in Church Point, Louisiana, to Angie Thibodeaux and Richard Chachere. Betty was a devoted Catholic, taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She loved to bake, was an excellent seamstress, as well as a nurse, welder, and pipefitter. Betty was very handy and had a green thumb when it came to her plants. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A gathering of Ms. Baker's family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023, at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A...

Margaret Rose Tortorice, known by her loved ones as Mimi, was born on December 30, 1928, to Charles Montalbano and Mary Judene Nelson. As the cherished only child of her parents, Margaret's life was filled with love and attention from them, her grandparents, numerous aunts, and uncles. She spent her early years in Longview before moving to Beaumont after completing 8th grade in 1942. Mimi attended St. Anthony's High School, where she would meet her soon-to-be husband. The tides of fate aligned in 1945 when the young men who were called to war four years earlier returned home. Joseph Vincent Tortorice was one of those veterans that was placed in Mimi's class. In 1947, at the tender age of...

Thomas A Lombardo: Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the age of 95, after a ten-year battle with cancer. He defied many odds with his illness and was able to live several years past his expectancy. He was born September 10, 1927, in Beaumont, Texas. The third child of Anthony and Antoinette Maida Lombardo, Tom graduated from Beaumont High School in 1944, then attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 1946. After graduation, he was accepted into medical school at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas, graduating number two in his class in 1951. In June of 1950, Tom married his high school sweetheart, Eleanor Jean Ming,...

Ann Harder passed away on July 18, 2023, at the age of 85. Ann was born to Ray Edward Harder, Sr. and Ruth Edra Paggi Harder in Beaumont, TX, on January 19, 1938. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Ray Edward Harder, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Edra Bogucki. Ann attended Lamar State College and wore many hats during her lifetime. The Paggi name has been well-known in the Beaumont area for generations as her grandfather, Ed was involved in Spindletop and founded the YMBL in 1917. Ann Harder proudly held the title "President" of "P& H Farms of Texas, Inc,". Ann was a very prominent figure in Beaumont and was involved in and supported the American Rose...

Ronnie was born in Falls Church, Virginia on July 13, 1933, to Frank I. Platt and Mathilda Baughman Platt. He passed away on June 24, 2023 at his home at Collier Park in Beaumont, Texas. Ronnie's boyhood was spent in Virginia, where he graduated from Mount Vernon High School, Fairfax County, Virginia. He served with the Air Force in Korea as an air traffic controller, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his time of enlistment, he met his first wife, Annette Edwards, to whom he was married for over 40 years. They married in 1955 and began their life together in Beaumont, where Ronnie lived until his passing. Upon moving to Beaumont, Ronnie worked, as well as completed a degree in...

Betty Jean Wilder Rogas, 92, of Beaumont, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1930, in Beaumont, to Cyntheal Greer and Ross Wilder, Sr. Betty loved her family and was a devoted teacher, wife, mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include her children, Gale Terracina-Doty and her husband, Ronald, of Nederland; and David W. Rogas of Birmingham, Alabama; daughter-in-law, Tammy Rogas; grandchildren, Melissa Terracina Luke, Trey Terracina, Ashton Marchand, Allison Doty, Brett Doty, Brennan Doty, Jordan Rogas, and Madison Rogas; and great-grandchildren, John-Parker Luke, Caroline Luke, Paige Marchand, Mason Marchand,...

Dyckie O'Shell, a loving mother, devoted Catholic, and source of joy and inspiration to all who knew her, passed away at the age of 93. She left behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and a radiant spirit that touched the lives of many. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 26, 1929, Dyckie was the beloved daughter of Christine and Dimitri Barbatis, and the proud younger sister of Marie Barbatis Keriotis. She was raised in the most loving home and spent a good part of her childhood in her parents' restaurant, Christy's, located in downtown Beaumont. Dyckie's early years shaped her into a compassionate and caring individual who carried those values throughout her life. Her Greek heritage gave...

SGM. Clifton Doyle Brashear, 77, of Beaumont, died Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1945, in Corsicana, to Francis Lavern Deskin and Clifton Mildred Brashear. Clifton retired from the United States Army after 31 years as a Sergeant Major. After proudly serving his country, he worked for Farmer Brother's Coffee Company for over twenty-years. He loved fishing and dancing to country and western music. Clifton was an active member and founder of the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. He was commander of American Legion Post 33 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1806. He will forever remain a loving husband, father, and PawPaw. Survivors include his loving wife of thirty-one...

Claudia "Kathleen" Lamb Boudreaux, 88, of Beaumont died Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marian Pangle Lamb and Thomas Kelsey Lamb, Sr; brother, James Payton Lamb and his wife, Jan; and sister-in-law, Jane Allen Lamb. Kathleen is survived by her beloved daughter, Kathy Boudreaux and her partner, Ken Brown; brother, Thomas Kelsey Lamb, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth; eight nieces and nephews, their spouses, children, and grandchildren, and many friends to whom she was grateful for care, love and support. Kathleen graduated from Beaumont High School, where she later taught art. At the University of Texas, she received a Bachelor of Science in...

William Byrd ("Bill") Hataway was born November 30, 1926, in Eldorado, Arkansas, to Willia Mcleish and Garrett Arthur Hataway, Sr. Bill's father was a drilling contractor, drilling in Smackover, Arkansas. Bill's father died of a heart condition in 1933, and a year later in 1934, Bill's mother was killed in an automobile accident. After that, Bill and his brother, Garrett, Jr., (5 years older) lived with one of their mother's sisters and her husband (Henrie and Abe Martin), who were also in the oil business, which required them to move around frequently. So, Bill attended 14 different schools in 12 years. Bill served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of T-5 from 1945-47. He married Joan...

Patrick Schiesler, 81, of Vidor, died Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1941, in Beaumont, to Edna Rilley and Henry Schiesler. Patrick was the owner and operator of Pat's Tire Service in Vidor for over 40 years of service. He was a faithful and longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Patrick was always willing to help. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and Papa. Survivors include his son, Paul Schiesler and his wife, Joan, of Kountze; daughter, Michele Schiesler of Seabrook; grandchildren, Ryan Schiesler and his wife, Hannah; Sean Schiesler; Kirk Schiesler and his wife, Kristin; Harley Schiesler; and Cheyene Schiesler; great-grandchildren,...

Christinia Eileen Herrmann of Nederland went to her Heavenly Home on April 13, 2023, 4:46 p.m. She was born on August 1, 1960 in Beaumont to Billie Jo Herrmann and Duwayne Herrmann, Sr. and is survived by father, Duwayne, Sr.; brothers, Duwayne, Jr. and wife, Joanie, of Beaumont; Danny of Port Neches; Chris and wife, Randi, of Nederland; nephews and nieces, Jason and wife, Nickole, of Beaumont; Misty and husband, Allen, of Cypress; Caleb, Aubree Jo, and Maci of Nederland; great-nieces and nephew, Brianna, Lucas, and Edie. Christinia loved her family more than anything and always enjoyed attending all her nieces and nephews school functions and activities. She was also a lover of art and...

John Edward Jackson was born on August 19,1930 to Arti Mae Jackson Whitaker and Edward Osteen Jackson. John was born on his family homestead off of Osteen Street in Vidor, Texas. He grew up to share this same piece of land with his wife and children. John passed from this Earth on April 6, 2023, at his homestead of ninety-two years. John was married to the love of his life, Lillian Taylor Jackson for fifty-one years. John and Lillian shared six children: Barbara Cady, John Jackson Jr. (Patricia), Brenda Henrich (Greg), David Moore, Ruby Shroeder (Tom), Robert Moore, and Austin Jackson (Lorelei). Together John and Lillian had eighteen grandchildren: Karen, Kathy, Stephanie, Jonathon,...