Arnaudville- Funeral services were held Friday, January 30, 2026 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville for Roderick “Pee Wee” Frederick, 79, who passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Carpenter House in Lafayette.

Interment was in St. Francis Regis Cemetery in Arnaudville. The Rev. Travis Abadie, pastor of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church, officiated at the services. Readers were Bryce Stevens and Hannah Battisto. Giftbearers were Jenna Frederick, Ann Marie Tice, and Lacey Frederick. Altar server was Thomas Crawford.

Musical selections were provided by Laura Huval, including Amazing Grace, J’irai La Voir Un Jour, Hail Mary Gentle Woman, Here I Am Lord, and Be Not Afraid.

Roderick “Pee Wee” Frederick, a native of Arnaudville and longtime resident of Breaux Bridge, lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the land God entrusted to him. A veteran of the military, he proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Pee Wee was a farmer through and through. From raising cattle and baling hay to working the soil from sunup to sundown, he found peace and purpose in caring for the land. He believed deeply in being a good steward of God’s creation and treated the soil with respect, knowing it was something to be protected for future generations. Farming was not just his livelihood; it was his calling.

He served his agricultural community with pride as a member of the St. Martin Parish Cattlemen’s Association and as a board member of the St. Martin Parish Farm Bureau and the St. Martin Parish Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). His leadership came from experience, humility, and a genuine love for the land and the people who worked it.

A devoted parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia, Pee Wee faithfully served as an usher. His strong faith guided every part of his life, and his devotion to God was evident in the way he lived, worked, and cared for others.

Above all else, Pee Wee deeply loved his family. He had a strong presence and was steady, dependable, and kind. Those who knew him will remember his work ethic, his faith, and the pride he took in an honest day’s work. His legacy lives on in the fields he tended, the community he served, and the family he loved so well.

Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Judy Stoute Frederick of Breaux Bridge; one son, Justin Frederick and his wife, Dawn, of Breaux Bridge; two daughters, Christine Tice and her husband, Kimble, of Hot Springs, AR and Hope Stevens and her husband, Shawn, of Breaux Bridge; one son-in-law, Tony Crawford; eight grandchildren, Hannah Battisto and her husband, Stefano, Thomas Crawford, Bryce Stevens, Blake Stevens, Ann Marie Tice, Wyatt Tice, Jenna Frederick, and Lacey Frederick; three brothers, Milton Frederick of Arnaudville, Charles Frederick of Scott and Gerald Frederick of Lafayette; and two sisters, Janice Brasseaux and Geraldine Quebedeaux both of Lafayette.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Amy Crawford; his grandchildren, Infant Frederick Twins; his parents, Luke Frederick and the former Marie Laporte; and three brothers, Donald Frederick, Norman Frederick, and Elwood Frederick.

A rosary was prayed on Friday in the funeral home.

Visitation was ob served on Friday.

Pallbearers were Justin Frederick, Shawn Stevens, Kimble Tice, Wyatt Tice, Bryce Stevens, and Blake Stevens. Honorary pallbearer will be Tony Crawford.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Roderick “Pee Wee” Frederick.

Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville, 224 Main Street, (337) 754-5725, was in charge of arrangements.