Alvin ‘A.J.’ Joseph Courville

Breaux Bridge – A Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Pellerin Funeral Home for Alvin “A.J.” Joseph Courville, 76, who passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018.
Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Wednesday and continued on Thursday at 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.
A rosary was prayed at 7 pm. on Wednesday by Raymond Rodriguez
Rev. Gary Schexnayder officiated at the Funeral Service. Byron Blanchard and Rustina Bienvenu read Holy Scripture.
Interment followed at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge.
A.J. worked as a mechanic for Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads for 40 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Mason Aurora Lodge 193, F.& A.M. A.J. was also a musician and an accordion player who enjoyed entertaining his family and friends with good Cajun music. He was truly a family man that made sure his family had everything they needed. His presence will forever be felt by those fortunate enough to have experienced his unconditional love.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cheryl Blanchard Courville; son, Kody M. Courville and wife Tanya of Breaux Bridge; daughters, Kimberly C. Barron and husband Lance, and Kacie Courville, all of Breaux Bridge; brothers, Alpha Courville Jr. and wife Mary, Russell Courville and wife Rosie, and Melvin Courville, all of Breaux Bridge; sisters, Emeline C. Theriot of Catahoula, Lillian C. Courville and husband Butch, Paulette C. Dauphinet and husband Clint, and Paula Courville, all of Breaux Bridge; and his grandchildren, Whitni Courville, Austin Barron, Maison Hayes, Kennedy Courville, Bryce Guidry and Gunner Courville, all of Breaux Bridge.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alpha Courville Sr.; mother, Leona C. Thibodeaux; and brother, Norris Courville.
Pallbearers were Austin Barron, Maison Hayes, Bryce Guidry, Kyle Dauphinet, Kade Blanchard and Jack Dale Courville.
Honorary pallbearers will be Whitni Courville, Kennedy Courville, Gunner Courville, Lance Barron, Daniel Wiltz, MD., and J.B. Theriot.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge was in charge of arrangements.
To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.