Denis Menard

Breaux Bridge Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, for Denis Menard, 91, who passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 1:30 pm until 9:00 pm on Friday, and continue on Saturday at 7:00 am until 12:30 pm. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Friday. Rev. David Broussard will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Scriptures will be read by Kelly Badeaux and Gift Bearers will be Rene Badeaux and Kris Jefferies. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge. Mr. Menard was a veteran of World War II, honorably serving his country in the United States Army. While serving during the war he was awarded the Infantry Medal, one Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts. He was a member of the American Legion Post and recipient of the 60 year award. As a pastime he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and visiting with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Ruby Huval Menard of Breaux Bridge; three sons, Harold James Menard and wife, Rose, of Poche Bridge, Jessie Menard and wife, Belle, of Butte LaRose, and Norman John Menard of Breaux Bridge; four grandchildren, Lisa, Khris, Shane, and Kelly; six great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clesma and Odelia Thibodeaux Menard; three brothers, Jerome, Freddie "Nook, and Wiley Menard; and his sister, Eunice Morvant. Pallbearers will be his three sons, Harold, Jessie and Norman Menard; Shane Menard, Brandon Huval, Kyle Badeaux, and Rene Badeaux. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Cuevas and Ron Poirier. The family would like to extend special thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their care and compassion and to his nurse, Desiree' DeRouen, whom he admired. Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, (337-332-2199) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com