New Iberia ;- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church in New Iberia for Robert Lee "Bob" Breaux, 62, who died at 1:45 AM, Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. ;
Interment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. ;
Rev. Donald Pelous will be the Celebrant. Readers will be Angelle Babineaux and Cohen Breaux. Gift Bearers include Danielle Babineaux, Drake LeBlanc, and Reid Breaux. ;
Born on August 18, 1947 in Abbeville, Bob was a truck driver for 40 years, having worked for Venture Transportation. He had a deep love for Cajun music, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, and spending time with his family. ;
Survivors include his loving wife, and best friend for 31 years, Susanna "Sue" Romero Breaux of New Iberia; son, Mark A. Breaux and wife Catherine of Breaux Bridge, Joey S. Breaux and wife Suzette of Crowley; daughter, Dodie Breaux LeBlanc and husband Dusty of New Iberia; grandchildren, Seth Breaux, Reid Breaux, Cohen Breaux, Chris Breaux, Logan Breaux, Cauy Breaux, Drake LeBlanc, Dylan LeBlanc; a very special sister-in-law and husband whom he called his Angels, Charmaine R. Babineaux and Elverse Babineaux, Jr.; 2 nieces whom he adored, Angelle and Danielle Babineaux; a very special brother-in-law and his wife who were very dear to his heart, Rene Romero and Linda T. Romero; nephews, Rene Romero, Jr. and Bo Romero. ;
He was preceded in death by his parents Clodis and Agnes Hebert Breaux; an infant son; and a brother, Christopher Breaux. ;
Pallbearers will be Mark Breaux, Joey Breaux, Elverse "Bozie" Babineaux, Jr., Dusty LeBlanc, Rene Romero, Raylan Cormier, Rene Romero, Jr., and Chris Breaux. ;
Honorary pallbearers include Seth Breaux, Bo Romero, Cohen Breaux, Reid Breaux, Drake LeBlanc, Cauy Breaux, and Logan Breaux. ;
Bob's family would like to give special thanks to AAA Home Health, especially his nurses, JoAnna and Amy, and also to Simone and Jeanea and the staff of Hospice of Acadiana. ;
A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, November 27, 2009 from 12 Noon until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM Friday. Visitation will continue Saturday from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM. ;
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.