Viona Lapeyrouse

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March 12, 2020
James English
March 13, 2020
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March 12, 2020
James English
March 13, 2020

December 11, 1932 – March 12, 2020

Viona Authement Lapeyrouse, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:55AM surrounded by her loving family. Viona was a native and resident of Chauvin, LA.


Family and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation on Monday, March 16, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, LA from 9:00AM until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, LA at 11:00AM. Burial will take place after services in the church cemetery.

Viona is survived by her husband of sixty-five years; Nolan Lapeyrouse; children, Jeannie Lapeyrouse Neil and husband Ricky, and Larry Lapeyrouse, Amy Lapeyrouse; son-in-law, Rodney Henry; grandchildren, Dawn, Rick, Michelle, Darla, Lacey, Rodney Jr.; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Eugene Authement and wife Elsie Mae Authement, and Willard Authement and wife Delores.

Viona is preceded in death by her parents, Evest and Emily Trahan Authement; daughter, Myra Henry. Viona is preceded in death by six brothers, and four sisters.


Viona enjoyed traveling on her many vacations. She enjoyed the time she spent with her family; most especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was dedicated to family in all she did; through all her life. She will live on the hearts and memories shared by her family and friends.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Viona Lapeyrouse family.