TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for BONVILLAIN, JOSEPH AJ "PEE WEE", SR.
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, La.

Died: Saturday, September 10, 2016

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BONVILLAIN, JOSEPH AJ "PEE WEE", SR.
September 2, 1920 - September 10, 2016

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Joseph AJ “Pee Wee” Bonvillain, Sr., 96, passed away Saturday, September 10, 
2016. He was a native and resident of Thibodaux.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at St. Genevieve 
Catholic Church from 8:30AM until funeral time. Military honors will begin at 
10:00AM, followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM, 

with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux.

He is survived by his wife, Annabel Legendre Bonvillain; two children, Jo Ann 
Brou and husband, Jimmy and Joseph Bonvillain, Jr. and wife, Lisa; six 
grandchildren, Angelique Brou, James Brou and wife, Holli, Keli Dantin and 
husband, David, Lea Esteve and husband, Ron, Kevin Bonvillain and wife, Ashton, 
and Liddi Shields and husband, Trey; eight great-grandchildren, Anna, Mia, 
Matthew, Ella, Allie, Jack, Sam and Harry; one brother, Roy Bonvillain.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jean Baptiste Bonvillain and Agnes 
Breaux Bonvillain; daughter, Joycelyn Bonvillain; grandson, Drew Bonvillain; 
brothers, Willie, E.J., John and Nolan; sister, Odile Oliver.

Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. 
As a charter member of the West Thibodaux Fire Department, he served as an 
officer for many years. He was a veteran and member of several local veterans 
groups. He served as an usher at St. Genevieve Church. He worked as a driller 
for an oilfield company and a mechanic for a tractor company. 
After retirement he enjoyed going to his camp, hunting and gardening. He loved 
spending time with his grandchildren and going to their activities.

The family would like to thank the Staff of Lafourche Home for the Aged for 
their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be 
sent to the Alzheimer’s Association of Louisiana.

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