ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.

Obituary For CAMBRE, RODNEY L, SR.

Submitted By: Louis Lavedan

Source: H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, La.

Died Thursday, March 24, 2011

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CAMBRE, RODNEY L, SR.
May 12, 1930 - March 24, 2011

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Rodney L. Cambre, Sr entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 
6:00 AM.

Age 80 years and a lifelong resident of Norco, LA.

Beloved husband of 52 years to Jean Marie Louviere Cambre. Father of Rodney L. 
Cambre, Jr., Michelle C. Duhe (Doyle), Andre E. Cambre (Leslie), Denise A. 
Cambre, and Carey C. Rochelle (George). Brother of Carolyn C. Alleman (Late: Dr. 
Earl Alleman), Dr. Robert G. Cambre (Janice), Harold A. "Cooney" Cambre (Diane), 
Patricia C. Walters, and late Maurice J. Cambre, Jr. (Camille). Son of the late 
Maurice J. Cambre, Sr., and Hilda Gabb Cambre. Grandfather of Cameron, Aaron, 
Clayton, and Caroline Cambre, George, Shelby, and Abby Rochelle, Meredith and 
Michael Duhe. 

Rodney retired from Shell Oil Refinery of Norco after more than 30 years of 
service. He was a US Army Corporal and served during the Korean War, a member of 
the Norco Area Volunteer Fire Department and served as Fire Chief for several 
years. 

He was past president of the River Road Historical Society, former board member 
of the Port of South Louisiana, parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic 
Church, a member of the American Legion Post 195, Knights of Columbus Council 
3634, and an avid LSU football fan.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation on 
Monday, March 28, 2011 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus 
Catholic Church, 401 Spruce Street, Norco, LA. 
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. 
Interment to follow at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Destrehan, LA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Alzheimer's 
Association, 2405 River Rd, Jefferson, LA 70121.

Special thanks to Angela Anderson, the staff of Southeast Louisiana War Veterans 
Home and Serenity Hospice for their love, kindness and support shown to Rodney 
during his illness.

Arrangements under the direction of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, LA.

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