Claudia Detraz Saunier, age 87 passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born on December 20, 1937, in Abbeville, Louisiana to the late Claude and Mary Mae Primeaux Detraz, Sr. and spent her life touching the hearts of all who knew her.
A loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and friend, Claudia was deeply committed to her family and community. She was a proud and dedicated member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, where her faith and kindness shone brightly.
Claudia devoted 41 years of her life to the noble profession of teaching in elementary education. She had a passion for nurturing young minds, sharing her wisdom, and making a lasting impact on her students. Her teaching career spanned several schools, including Fatima Catholic School, Catholic High School, and Herod Elementary School, where she made lifelong connections with both colleagues and students.
While her career was rewarding, Claudia's greatest joy came from spending time with her family, particularly her three grandsons, who were the light of her life. She took immense pride in helping to raise them, supporting them at all of their events, and being a constant source of love and encouragement. Claudia found her most treasured times in the presence of her grandchildren.
Those left behind to treasure her memory are her son, Michael Saunier and wife Ann Rachel Hebert Saunier; her three grandsons, Alexander Saunier, Grayson Saunier and Richmond Saunier; and one sister, Darlene Detraz Viator.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Marion Saunier; one sister, Inez Detraz Meaux and two brothers, Claude Detraz, Jr. and Donald Detraz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. She will be laid to rest following the mass at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum with her husband.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Thursday from 12:00 pm until time of service.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Alexander Saunier, Grayson Saunier, Richmond Saunier, Scottie Saunier, Jude Meaux and Tommy Saunier.
Claudia's warm spirit, devotion to family, and the kindness she shared with everyone she met will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. May she rest in peace.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories and leave words of encouragement by visiting Claudia’s memorial at www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
