Henry Landry

Breaux Bridge - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, for Henry Landry, 100 years 354 days old, who passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Lafayette General Medical Center. His passing was peaceful with his two daughters, Elaine and Judy, his granddaughter, Karen Huval, and Susan Guidry, his friend and dedicated caregiver for many years, by his side. Entombment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 1 in Breaux Bridge. Reverend Fr. Louis Allen Breaux, Associate Pastor of St. Bernard Church, will officiate at the funeral service. ; Scripture readings will be read by Johanna Guidry and Grace ;Dore. ; The gift bearers will be Karen Huval and Cherie Simon. Mr. Landry was born on July 14, 1907 and married the love of his life, Solange Courville, on October 19, 1929. He provided a good quality of life for his family working as a farmer in St. Martin Parish for many years alongside brother, Cleopha. Together, they farmed crops such as, cotton, pepper, corn, cabbage, and sugar cane. In his earlier years of farming he handled horse-drawn equipment - then later purchased his tractors, which made his job a good bit easier. Henry always said "Hard work doesn't kill." Henry proudly served his country in the U. S. Army National Guard - Private Company "F" 156th Infantry from May 15, 1928 - April 30, 1929; and Private Company "L" 156th Infantry from May 1, 1929 - May 14, 1934. He was able to witness and live through many historic events in this country, such as the "Flood of 1927." Henry had five great loves in his life, the 1st being, having the greatest caregiver and friend, Susan Guidry; 2nd, working at John Dever's Store; 3rd, going deer hunting at Mr. Raymond Prejean's Camp with all his hunting buddies; 4th, going shrimping at Grand Isle with Uncle Gaston and Uncle Whitney; and his 5th great love, talking about his trips with Uncle Alfred and Aunt Flo to California and Canada, he had the privilege to say that "he's been all over the world." He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, and all those who had the privilege and honor of knowing and loving him. He is survived by two daughters, Elaine L. Dugas, and Judy L. Guilbeau and her husband, Michael, all of Parks; five grandchildren, Keith, Bryan, Karen, Cherie, and Justin; and five great grandchildren, Lauren, Logan, Anna Rose, Grayson, and Hayden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Solange Courville Landry; his parents, Raoul and Adelaide Landry; his brother, Cleopha Landry; his sister, Diana Duhon; his son-in-law, Alcee J. Dugas, Jr.; and a great grandson, Collin Dugas. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday and continue at 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Saturday. Pallbearers will be Keith Dugas, Michael Guilbeau, Justin Guilbeau, Donald Landry, John Dever, and Ricky Huval. Honorary pallbearer will be Bryan Simon. Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge is in charge of arrangements.