TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for GIROIR, NORMAN "BUDDY" JOSEPH 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Saturday, October 17, 2015

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GIROIR, NORMAN "BUDDY" JOSEPH 
January 18, 1927 - October 17, 2015

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Norman “Buddy” Joseph Giroir, 88, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 09:35 PM. 
He was a native of Gibson, LA and resident of Houma, LA.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 9:00AM until 
service time at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass of Christian Burial will 
be at 1:00PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. 

Burial will follow at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-eight years: Ruth Daigle Giroir, 
Sons: Lynn Giroir and wife Edwina, Terry Giroir and wife Janis, Bryan Giroir 
and wife Trudy, all of Houma LA, Daughters: Cindy McGlasson and husband Clay of 
Baton Rouge LA, Connie Aucoin and husband Stanley Aucoin II of Morgan City LA, 
Sister-in-Law: Mamie Trahan, Grandchildren: Dean Giroir and wife Betsy, Patrick 
GIroir and wife Jamie, Bradley Giroir and wife Alisha, Craig Giroir and wife 
Jessica, Todd Jabour, Lacey Giroir, Jennifer Monson and husband Wesley, Wynna 
Aucoin, Stanley "Tre" Aucoin III and wife Rachel, Amber Daigle and husband 
Lloyd Jr., and Dane Giroir, and twenty-two Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents: Joseph Giroir and and Alcide Breaux 
Giroir, and brother Eldridge Giroir and sisters Ruby Giroir, Casey Pursell and 
Mattie Giroir.
His Biological Parents Delfrest Trahan and Adeline Breaux Trahan and brothers 
and sisters and one Grandson: Ricky Bader Jr.

He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Buddy was the 
successful owner of an oil field business. He received the Bishop's Medal of 
Honor for his service at St. Patricks Church in Gibson, LA and was also an 
active member in the Gibson community. He served three terms on the Terrebonne 
Parish School Board. Buddy loved fishing and having coffee with his friends 
downtown. He also enjoyed watching football, loved to BBQ and spend time with 
family and friends. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Russell Henry and Staff, 
St. Joseph Hospice, and his caregivers Ms. Rosalie Bergeron, Ms. Brenda Fuchs, 
Mrs. Jeanette Hebert, and Ms. Paula Adams for their dedicated and compassionate 
care.

In lieu of flowers; the family request memorial donations to be made to The 
Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org .

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