Herbert “Sugie” Joseph Schouest Sr. peacefully passed away at the age of 86 years old in Covington, Louisiana on June 9th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Carolyn Baudouin Schouest. With her, they raised 6 children; the late Herbert Schouest Jr. (Patricia), John Schouest, Robert Schouest (Karen), Rodney Schouest (Darleen), Mickey Schouest (Victoria) and Consuelo “Connie” Boudreaux (Craig). He was a wonderful grandfather to his twelve grandchildren; Jennifer Schouest, Jay Schouest, Ida Lynne Schouest, John Schouest, Tyler Kampmann, Nicholas Schouest, Shealyn Darda, Rodney Schouest, Emily Schouest, Maggie Fleming, Kristen Callahan and Peyton Leake. He was also blessed with twenty great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. Son of the late John Norman Schouest and Earline Matherne Schouest and brother to his 5 siblings.
Native of Westwego, LA and long-time resident of Lafitte, LA, Sugie enjoyed his life as an outdoorsman to its fullest. You could always find him casting a line, setting a trap or sitting in a blind enjoying the wildlife. All of his grandchildren has fond memories of fishing on the wharf with their “Paw Paw” or “Old Goat.”
The Schouest Family would like to extended their appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Dean, the Guillie family, Passages Hospice Care, Omni Healthcare, and his nurse Brooke for all their love and dedication. Our sincere gratitude to Msgr. Frank Giroir for his guidance during this time.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation beginning at 10 o’clock in the morning at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, on Friday, June 14th, 2024. A rosary will begin at 12:30 in the chapel with funeral Mass to follow. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, Westwego.
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