Norbert Lewis Larriviere

Funeral services will be held at a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 29, 2006 at 10:30 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for Norbert Lewis 'Gusty' Larriviere, 80, who passed away Tuesday September 26, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center after complications from having a stroke. Reverend Gilbert Dutel, Pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church will be Celebrant of the Mass and conduct the funeral services. Interment will take place at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Mr. Larriviere was a life long resident of Lafayette. He was the son of the late Bernard Larriviere and the former Louisa Bernard both of Lafayette. At the time of his death he was residing in Scott, Louisiana. He attended St. Joseph's Seminary where he obtained an Associate Degree in Arts title. Lewis served in the National Guard as Master Sargent until his discharge. He then went on to work in the truck fleet parts business where he gained great respect and had many customers who became life long friends. He worked in the industry well into his 70's when he retired. A loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, it was said Lewis never met a stranger. Survivors include three sons, Bernie Larriviere and wife, Jennie, Charles Larriviere and wife, Earline, and Rene Larriviere and wife, Angelia; two daughters, Kim Doucet and husband, Mike, and Theresa Larriviere; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; three brothers, Francis Larriviere and wife, Barbara of Opelousas, Dr. Hugh Larriviere and wife, Barbara of Lafayette, and USN Catholic Chaplain Captain (Ret) Marshall Larriviere of Venice, Florida; three sisters, Jeanne Authement and husband, Elmo of Lafayette, Celine Larriviere of Lafayette, and Sophie Marcello and husband, Sal of Houston, Texas; godmother, Mrs. Claire Bonin, age 97; and special friend, Mrs. Enez Matte of Opelousas. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, the former Dolores Rabalais; infant son, Phillip Carl Larriviere; two sisters, Marie Beagle of Youngsville, and Camille Hamilton of Alexandria; and close friend, Ella Mae Duhon. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Thursday from 9:00 am until 10:00 pm and continue Friday from 8:00 am until time of service. A rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Pallbearers will include Rene Larriviere, Lewis B. Larriviere, Charles Larriviere, Michael Doucet, Kenny Falgout, and Kevin Larriviere, and Mathew Larriviere. The family would like to express a special thank you to all the CNA's, Nurses, Technicians, and Doctors of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center who helped Lewis and also to Hospice of Acadiana for their support and assistance. Memorial contributions may be sent in Norbert Larriviere's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503. Personal condolences may be sent to the Larriviere family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, is in charge of all funeral arrangements.

Norbert Lewis Larriviere

July 13, 1926 - September 26, 2006