Shirles ‘Champ’ Joseph Champagne Sr.

St. Martinville – Graveside services were conducted for Shirles “Champ” Joseph Champagne Sr., 85, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at St. Michaels Mausoleum. Fr. Ed Degeyter officiated.

A gathering of family and friends took place at Evangeline Funeral Home in St. Martinville on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the service time. A rosary was prayed at 10:30 a.m.

A native and resident of Parks, Mr. Champagne passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021, at his residence surrounded by loving family.

Born on November 22, 1936, to the late Sandes and Lucy Champagne, Shirles was one of seven children. Better known as “Champ” by family and friends, he was a kind and easygoing gentleman who enjoyed the simple life. Champ liked being outdoors – hunting, crawfishing, and tending to his vegetable gardens.

When not at home taking care of the yard, he and his wife, Sadia, could often be found at their camp in Butte La Rose or in the camper. He also proudly served his country in the National Guard for nine years before being honorably discharged. 

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother, and friend to all, Champ will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sadia Trosclair Champagne; children, Arlene Champagne, Johnny Champagne (Roxanna) and Ellen Taylor (Paul); grandchildren, Nicholas Simon and Maci Gravouilla; great-grandchildren, Jacob Simon and Leah Simon; and siblings, Willis Champagne (Judy), Janelle Theriot (Carol) and Nancy Latiolais (Randolph).

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sandes and Lucy Champagne; brothers, Carol Champagne and Robert Champagne; and sister, Rita C. Bonin.

Pallbearers were Johnny Champagne, Paul Taylor, Nicholas Simon, Jacob Simon, Rene Champagne and Willis Champagne.

Honorary Pallbearer 

was Carol Theriot.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Hospice Compassus, especially to nurses Angela, Kaleb and Skylar, for their kindness, compassion, and care of Mr. Champagne during his time in need.

To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.

Evangeline Funeral Homes Inc. of St. Martinville was in charge of arrangements.

(Pd.Adv.)