TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for GRANIER, MORRIS 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, La.

Died: Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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GRANIER, MORRIS 
    June 10, 2014

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Morris J. Granier, 95, was born on April 2, 1919 and passed away on June 10, 
2014. He was a native and resident of Kraemer, LA.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014 from 8:30 AM until funeral 
time at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Christian 
Burial will take place at 11:00 AM 

with burial to follow in St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church cemetery.

He is survived by his children, Rudy Granier (Nita), Toby Granier (Garnet), 
Dottie Granier Cortez (Nolan), Wanda Granier Cortez (Douglas), Nathan 
Granier(JoAnn), Sandra Granier Himmel (Erik); sister, Oneida G. Ockman; 16 
grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 3 great- great grandchildren; 5 step 
grandchildren; 3 step-great grandchildren; and 2 step great- great 
grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and godchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Hotard Granier; son, Morris Granier 
Jr.; parents, Leonard and Sidonie Martinez Granier; brothers, Willie and 
Wilbert Granier; sisters, Odiana G. Cortez, Cecile G. Hotard, Elminte G. 
Kraemer, and Leonise Granier Boudoin; one grandson, Tristen Cortez; and 1 step 
great-grandson, Ethan Napier.

He worked for Maybrother and Bowie Land and Lumber for 40 years and retired 
from Bowie Land and Lumber. He was also a part time deputy for Lafourche Parish 
for 17 years. He started fur trapping at a very young age which grew into a 
lifetime hobby for over 80 years. He lived a full productive life up until a 
few months ago. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a good 
provider for his family and grandchildren, a great friend to all. He helped 
build the foundation for St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church and continued 
to be a lifelong faithful parishioner. He will be greatly missed.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to both St. Joseph Hospice 
and St. Catherine's Hospice. They would like to extend a special thanks to the 
staff at Audubon Guest House and management team.

Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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