Felix P. Demanade

Felix P. Demanade , 93, passed away November 27, 2014 at his residence after a long illness with his family at his side. He was born on October 30, 1921 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Felix was the son of Harold and Mae (Miller) Demanade. Felix graduated from Lafayette High School and attended S.L.I. (U.L.L) He was a veteran of WWII and had served in the Air Corp for four and a half years. While attending S.L.I. he met Billie Ruth Riley and they were married in 1948. He retired from Halliburton after 25 years but continued working in the oil industry for several more years. Felix enjoyed working in his yard, cooking for family and friends, reading and traveling. He was also an avid race car fan especially when his family was involved. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church for over 40 years. He loved his church and had served on several committees and was involved in many of the church and community programs. He was a member of the challanger Sunday School Class. Felix is survived by his wife, Billie Ruth; two daughters, Billie Louise Swan and husband, Erick and Linda Margaret Demanade; two grandsons, Kenneth Erick Swan and Travis Demanade Frayard; a granddaughter, Melanie Diane Nassar and husband Donald; two great granddaughters, Sadie and Maggie Nassar; two nieces, Randy Lee Porteau and Phyllis Nunez; In-laws, Lois and Thad Montgomery and Bob and Bea Riley. Felix was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Randolph Demanade; a daughter, Laraine Diane Hillhouse and a grandson, Brian Christopher Hillhouse. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 Live Oak Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70503. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday at Asbury United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 Live Oak Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70503 or Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503. The Demanade Family would like to thank the staff and care givers of Hospice of Acadiana for their compassionate care and all of his care givers. Personal condolences may be sent to the Demanade family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of arrangements.

Felix P. Demanade

October 30, 1921 - November 27, 2014