TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for ELLENDER, VAN 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Tuesday, August 5, 2014

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ELLENDER, VAN 
(Died August 5, 2014)

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Van Felix Ellender, 73, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014. 
He was a native and resident of Houma, LA.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 11, 2014 from 10:00a.m. to Noon at 
St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 
Monday, August 11, 2014 at Noon at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral 

with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2.

He is survived by his five siblings: Ernestine Springer and husband, Lawrence; 
Dr. S.E. Ellender and wife, Sandra Schmedtje Ellender; Jane E. Rabalais; Anne 
Phillips and husband, Morris; Robert Ellender; two aunts, Jeanette Boudreaux 
and Ethel Boudreaux. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and his 
many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. S. Ernest Ellender; his mother, 
Ernestine Boudreaux Ellender; his sister, Stephanie E. Maud; and his brother-
in-law, Dr. Philip Rabalais.

He was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales Boys School, USL, and Loyola Law 
School, and practiced law in Houma for 43 years until his retirement. Van was a 
member of the Terrebonne Black Bass Club, and an ardent supporter of coastal 
and environmental conservation programs. He was an avid fisherman and duck 
hunter, and loved his camp, ÔHow Sweet It Is.Õ He was also a sports enthusiast, 
especially for football and basketball, holding season tickets for Tulane and 
Saints football. He further loved baseball, going to training camps in the 
spring, and was proud to have visited the home stadium of every major league 
team. His interest in sports, history and travel led to many trips throughout 
the US & Canada by way of Amtrak. He also visited many parts of the world on 
cruises. One of his most memorable trips was on the last flight of the 
Concorde. However, his most meaningful trip was to the Holy Land.

Pallbearers will be Stephen S. Ellender, Ernest C. Ellender, PhD, Brian A. 
Ellender, Scott Rabalais, MD, Sean Rabalais, Michael Springer, MD, Lawrence 
Springer and Philip J. Maud.

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