TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for CALLAHAN, GENE 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

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CALLAHAN, GENE 
January 14, 1938 - May 24, 2016

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Gene Joseph Callahan, 78, a native of Theriot and life long resident of Houma, 
died at 2:32 am, May 24, 2016.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at 
Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Holy Family 
Church in Grand Calliou from 9:00 am to funeral time.  Mass will be held at 
11:00 am at the church, 

with burial in the Holy Family Cemetery immediately following mass.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mona LeBeouf Callahan; five daughters, 
Edwina (Norman) Naquin of Houma, Mona (Ronnie) Lirette of Berwick, Debora 
McIngvale of Houma, Kim (Darryl) Fanguy of Houma and Karen (Michelle) Callahan 
of Charleston, SC; two step-daughters, Missy (Randy) Lajaunie of Houma and Lisa 
(Murphy) Parfait of Dulac; one brother Roger Dale (Gerry) Callahan of Houma; 
two half-brothers, Mark (Arlene) Callahan of Chauvin and Jerry Callahan of 
Houma; five sisters, Geraldine “Gerrie” LeCompte, Charlene (Max) Guidry, Mary 
Linda (Ronnie) Picou, Brenda (Derrill) Riche, all of Houma; Mary Susan Callahan 
of Tomball, TX; one half-sister, Mary Beth (Matthew) Singletary of Gray; step-
mother, Elaine Callahan of Houma; mother of his five daughters, Beverly 
Boudreaux Gautreaux; four grandsons, Derrick (Tina) Naquin of Zachary, Dexter 
Naquin of Houma, Aaron (Shawna) Bokenkamp of Lafayette and Christopher (Erica) 
Fanguy of Houma; one granddaughter, Brittany (Dee) Alexander of Katy, TX; 7 
great-grandchildren & 1 due in November; two step-grandsons, Shane Parfait of 
Dulac and Zachary Lajaunie of Houma; six step-granddaughters, Roslyn (Wilbert) 
Dean of Dulac, April (Corey) Babin, Kelcy (Donald) Sapia, Randi Lajaunie, Katie 
Lirette and Kristen (Fredrick) Thibodaux all of Houma; 11 step great-
grandchildren and 1 step great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Mae Voisin Hornsby and step-
father, Nolton Hornsby, Sr.; his father, Michel Callahan; one brother, Michael 
Callahan; one step-brother, Nolton Hornsby, Jr.; brother-in-law, Felix 
LeCompte, Jr.; sister-in-law, Carla Abadie Callahan; son-in-laws, Terry 
LeCompte and George McIngvale, Jr., maternal grandparents, Aubin Voisin and 
Lena Dupre Voisin; paternal grandparents, Evans Callahan and Felecie Dumond 
Callahan.

Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great 
friend to many.  He touched many lives for over sixty years with his love of 
song writing, playing numerous instruments and singing country and Cajun music 
in both English and French.  When asked to sit in with a band he could play a 
song he had never heard if you just told him the key.  It all began with a 
guitar his mother bought for him as a teenager.  From there he taught himself 
how to play the fiddle, accordion, banjo, keyboard and most importantly the 
steel guitar for which he was most well known for by musicians near and far.   
Throughout the years he played in many bands and at numerous recording studios, 
nightclubs, concerts, weddings, festivals, Mardi Gras events, private events 
and fundraising benefits.  For over 17 years he played at Bayou Delight 
Restaurant where locals, family, friends and foreigners would enjoy dinner and 
dancing Cajun style.  He loved telling stories of the wonderful friends he made 
and the people from all over the world he meant while playing there.  
He loved spending time with his wife, family & friends either working around 
the house & yard, sitting on the front porch, fishing, boiling crawfish, 
visiting, laughing, telling jokes, holiday events and eating.  

He was a parishioner of Holy Family Church and a huge Saints and LSU fan.

The family would like to thank Dr. Marc Matrana, Lorrie, Melanie & the Chemo 
nurses & staff at Ochsner Cancer Center in New Orleans for the amazing kindness 
and care he received and for always making him feel so special.  To the doctors 
and nurses at Chabert’s for their efforts & compassion shown in his last 
moments of life.  Also, to the friends and family who brought him so much joy 
during his lifetime and especially in the last four months.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to assist with the 
funeral expenses & interment.

Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to serve the Callahan family.

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