ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: THERIOT, MERLIN ANTHONY "PADNA" 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Saturday, November 1, 2014

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THERIOT, MERLIN ANTHONY "PADNA" 
(September 20, 1927 - November 1, 2014)

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Merlin Anthony Theriot, 87, a resident of Morgan City passed away Saturday, 
November 1, 2014 at his home.

Merlin was born on September 20, 1927 in Morgan City the son of Milton and Inez 
Loupe Theriot.

Merlin was affectionately known as Padna by his family. He was a member of the 
St. Mary Parish Chapter of AARP. Merlin was a master mechanic and master 
woodworker who loved to restore antiques and was an avid collector of antique 
clocks and also loved craft work.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years 
Genevieve Mula Theriot of Morgan City; four nieces, Dr. Karen H. Ordogne, Debby 
Findley, Josette Siracusa Ward and Julie Siracusa; three nephews, Dale H. Hayes 
Jr., Thomas P. Hayes, and Paul M. Theriot; one sister, Evelyn Theriot Landry 
and husband Jerry J.

Merlin was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Leroy J. Theriot.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Heart of Hospice especially 
Jennifer and Rochel, and would also like to thank J.D. Theriot and Dale Autin 
for their help in the family's time of need.

Pallbearers will be Dale Hayes Jr., Dale Hayes III, Luke Ordogne, Thomas Hayes, 
Mark Ordogne, Tyler Hayes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 
9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Twin City Funeral Home and visitation 
will resume Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. 

Merlin will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery Mausoleum following 
Mass

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