TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for  CANDIES, VELMA SOMME' 
 
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, La.

Died: Wednesday, July 6, 2016

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CANDIES, VELMA SOMME' 
August 12, 1923 - July 6, 2016

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Velma Somme’ Candies, 92, a native and resident of Des Allemands, LA passed 
away on July 6, 2016.

Visitation will be on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in 
Des Allemands, LA from 9:00 AM until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial 
will take place at 11:00 AM at the church. 

Interment will be in St. Gertrude Catholic Church cemetery in Des Allemands.

She is survived by her children, Spencer Candies and wife Lisa, Mynette Zimmer 
and husband Kenny, Michael Candies and wife Wanda, and Susan Savoie; 
grandchildren, Troy Majoria, Kasi Candies, Laurie Landry and husband Mike, 
Lynne Duay and husband Mark, Barret Candies and wife Amy, Blake Candies and 
wife Stacie, Rhett Savoie and Randi Savoie, 14 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence (Do Do) Candies; parents, 
Leon Joseph Somme’ and Henriette Dufrene Somme’; brothers, Bert, Mitch, 
Kenneth, Norman, Peter and Paul Somme’; sisters, Mildred (Millie) Maricelli and 
Angelle Pontif; granddaughter, Cory Candies; son-in-law, Oscar Savoie Jr.; 
daughter-in-law, Bessie Candies Griffin

She could often be found working in her yard or relaxing in her chair watching 
Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune, and Sundays were for church and Saints games. She 
was most proud of her faith in God and love of her family and also took great 
pride in contributing homemade candy and crafts to the local Catfish Festival.

The family wishes to thank Heart of Hospice of New Orleans, Louisiana and all 
her caregivers for their loving and compassionate care.

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

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