KENNETH HIMEL, SR. Obituary: Lafourche Parish, La.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Daily Comet, Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

1 Feb 2005


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January 31. 2005 12:22PM

Kenneth Himel Sr.					[Photo]

Kenneth "Q-Ball" Himel Sr., 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, 
died at 11:44 p.m. Jan. 27, 2005.

Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday 
at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Cemetery in Chackbay.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Katherine Toups Himel; son and 
daughter-in-law, Kenneth Jr. and Kristy Himel; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryle 
and Charles Verdin; sister, Shirley Clemment; sister-in-law, Sylvia Himel; and 
grandson, Josh Verdin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleore and Adeline Himel; infant 
grandson, Luke Joseph Verdin; and brother, Shelby "Cocoon" Himel Sr.

He was a devoted husband and father, enjoyed fishing and loved football.

The thing he enjoyed most in life was his role as "Pops" to his grandson. He was 
dearly loved by all.

Donations to the family for Masses are preferred.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.