ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: NAQUIN, CLARENCE J. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source-Published:
Franklin Banner-Tribune, The (LA) - Monday, June 4, 2007

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NAQUIN, CLARENCE J. 

Clarence Joseph Naquin, 92, a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, died 
Friday, June 1, 2007, at 12:25 a.m., at the Franklin Foundation Hospital.

Mr. Naquin was born October 12, 1914 to the late Rudolph Naquin and Agatha 
Olivier Naquin. He retired from Atlantic Richfield Oil Co. after 25 years of 
dedicated service. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking, but most of all, he 
treasured spending time with his wife, children and especially his 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by two sons, Lionel Joseph Naquin and his wife, Mary Ann, of 
Belle Rose; and Gary Paul Naquin Sr. and his wife, Ann, of Arnaudville; three 
daughters, Linda Rae Naquin Duke of Morgan City; Jo Ann Naquin Rogers and her 
husband, Alvin, of Franklin; and Donna Naquin Haydel and her husband, Paul, of 
Franklin; two sisters, Eloise Tutela of Franklin and Leola Watkins of New 
Iberia; 16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and his dedicated caregivers, 
Northa Lee Holmes and Clara Starkes.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Naquin was preceded in death by his wife, 
Odette Simoneaux Naquin; two brothers, Sterling and Murphy Naquin; and one son-
in-law, Michael Duke.

The family requested that visiting hours be observed Monday, June 4, at the 
Church of the Assumption, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the rosary being 
prayed at 12 noon.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, at 1 p.m., at the Church of the 
Assumption. 

Interment followed in the Perpetual Park Cemetery. 
Father Lloyd Benoit officiated the services.

Pallbearers were Devon Derouen, Scott Haydel, David Rogers, Gary Naquin Jr., 
Cody Naquin, Paul Chauvin and Russ Guidry.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.

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