Ervin J. Richard

Who’s your Buddy?
February 24, 2012
Tuesday, Feb. 28
February 27, 2012
Who’s your Buddy?
February 24, 2012
Tuesday, Feb. 28
February 27, 2012

Ervin J. “Picou” Richard, 76, a native of Belle River, La., and resident of St. Mary Parish, La., died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.


Mr. Richard was a true Frenchman who spoke French and enjoyed Cajun music. He opened Richard’s Bait Shop which became Richard’s Seafood and Oyster House and Catering. He was a very kind and giving man and hosted countless benefits to help those in need.


He is survived by his son, Danny (Theresa) Richard; daughter, Janice (Larry) Aucoin; brothers, Horace, Jimmy (Linda) and Hamilton (Frankie) Richard; sister, Laura (Vernon) Payne; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and mother of his children, Odelia Bergeron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Angeline Richard; daughters, Jackie and Julie; grandson, Justin Aucoin; brother, Eugene Richard; sister, Ellen Duval; and stepfather, Louis Richard.

Burial was at Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Belle River. (Hargrave)

Ervin J. Richard