Kenneth Thibodeaux

St. Martinville – A Mass of Christian Burial wasa held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Kenneth Thibodeaux, 79, who passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday and continued on Thursday from 7 a.m. until service. 

A rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Fr. Ed Degeyter officiated at the Funeral Mass. Interment followed at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville.

Kenneth was born and raised in St. Martinville, where he also married his wife of 55 years and raised his two children. He was very involved in the community, participating as an usher at St. Martin de Tours for over 20 years and coaching for several years for the St. Martinville Jaycees Biddy Basketball program. 

He was employed with Entex in New Iberia for 40 years. 

Kenneth was also known as an avid gardener. He enjoyed the outdoors and caring for his fruit trees, even more, he loved delivering the fruits of his labor to his family and friends. He will be remembered for his generosity and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Thibodeaux; daughter, Shelly Thibodeaux; son, Aaron Thibodeaux (Tiffany); grandchildren, Jasmine Bulliard, Taylor Thibodeaux, Kori Bulliard, Alton Babers Jr. and Kayden Babers; and sister, Jeannette Thibodeaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Thibodeaux and Lena Segura. 

Pallbearers were Aaron Thibodeaux, Ricky Latiolais, Jeffrey Wade Latiolais, Bradley Merlin Latiolais, Mark Latiolais and Roland Robichaux Jr.

Honorary pallbearers werbe Jasmine Bulliard, Taylor Thibodeaux, Kori Bulliard, Alton Babers Jr. and Kayden Babers.

Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville was in charge of arrangements.

To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.

(Pd.Adv.)