Larry Girouard

Funeral services will be held at an 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Broussard for Larry Paul Girouard, 71, who passed away Friday, August 17, 2013 at Lafayette General Medical Center from an unexpected and brief illness. Fr. Bill Ruskoski of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Interment will take place in Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Mr. Girouard, a native of Lafayette Parish and resident of Broussard, was the son of the late Mayor Charles A. Girouard and the former Attie Talbot Girouard of Broussard. Larry was a graduate of St. Cecilia Catholic School (1961), member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was a gifted mechanic and retired from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development-Lafayette Division. As a member of the Louisiana Cushman Club, he enjoyed restoring antique Cushman Motor Scooters. His morning visits to the local donut shop & having coffee with friends was something he truly enjoyed. Survivors include one son, Jeremy Paul Girouard and his wife, Heidi of Broussard; two grandchildren, Mallory Rose and Lilly Claire Girouard; three step-daughters, Keri Bourque Freeman of Lafayette, LA, Kathy McClure of Spring, TX, Lynn Thompson of Spring, TX and; two step-sons, Troy Bourque of Henderson, LA and Blair Bourque of Leesville, LA; and several loving step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Tabor Girouard of St. Martinsville, LA. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Monday from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm and continue Tuesday from 9:00 am until time of service. The rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Craig Viator, Billy Stanley, Eric Dahl, Percy Francis, Robert Viator and Jeremy Girouard. Honorary Pallbearer will be Roxanne "Pookie" Schexnayder. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to St. Cecilia Catholic School (337) 837-6363 or Sacred Heart Church (337) 837-1864 www.shbroussard.org Personal condolences may be sent to the Girouard family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 111 North Washington, Broussard is in charge of all funeral arrangements.

Larry Girouard

February 9, 1942 - August 17, 2013