LAFOURCHE and TERREBONNE PARISHES, LA. 

Obituary for GAGNEAUX, KIRVEY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. and Houma Today, Terrebonne 
Parish, La.

Published: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 11:03 a.m.

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Kirvey Edward Gagneaux, 88, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, 
died peacefully at his home at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2010, with his wife and 
two daughters by his side.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel 
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in 
Schriever. Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Vilrey "Tv" Sonier Gagneaux; two 
daughters, Faye Seal and husband, Stephen, and Vanessa Knight and husband, 
Curtis; two brothers, James Gagneaux and Alvin Gagneaux; five grandchildren, 
Sarah "Katie" Aucoin and husband, Clint, Amy Seal, Betsy Seal, Matthew Knight 
and Annie Knight; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Joshua Aucoin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Romaine and Sarah Gagneaux; one son, 
Edward Joseph Gagneaux; four brothers, Howard Gagneaux, Harry Gagneaux, Douglas 
Gagneaux and Abel Gagneaux; and two sisters, Delores Bennett and Marion Toups.

His strength and love of life will give his family and friends peace, knowing 
that he is now at rest.

He grew up in Chacahoula surrounded by a large family and developed a strong 
sense of family. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1940, serving in 
World War II, and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was married to his loving 
wife, Vilrey Sonier, for 64 years. He worked for a short time for Sugar Bowl Gas 
Company and in the oilfield as a roustabout. In 1957 he took over a family 
grocery store in Gray which became Gagneaux's Grocery. He ran it successfully, 
serving the community for 34 years. He retired in 1991 and moved to Schriever, 
once again surrounded by his family. He was a member of the Schriever Senior 
Center where he loved to play cards and was sought after as a Pedro partner. His 
favorite pastime was cutting grass. He enjoyed spending time with his family and 
had many gatherings at his home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Schriever Senior Center, 168 
La. 311, Schriever, LA 70395.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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