John Ambrose Theriot Sr.

Myrtle Dixie Rouse Desmares
January 6, 2009
Wilson Joseph Mabile
January 8, 2009
Myrtle Dixie Rouse Desmares
January 6, 2009
Wilson Joseph Mabile
January 8, 2009

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2009

John Ambrose Theriot Sr., 91, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday January 6, at 8:30 p.m.


He is survived by his sons, John Ambrose Theriot Jr. of Houma, Pierre E. Theriot and wife Mary of Houma, Robert W. Theriot and wife Judy of Slidell, La., and Tommy Theriot and wife Anna of Bourg, La.; daughter, Kathleen “Kate” Theriot of Houma; grandchildren, John A. Theriot III, Tina Liner, Pierre E. Theriot Jr., Patrick C. Theriot, Robert W. Theriot Jr., David B. Theriot, Stephan N. Theriot, Sarah M. Theriot, John Francis Fazzio, Samantha A. Fazzio Margaret R. Theriot and Merita R. Theriot; step-grandchildren, Buddy Griffin, Dwayne Griffin and Allison Bye; and nine great-grandchildren.


He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Dorcey Theriot; parents, Pierre Elie Theriot and Elia Champagne Theriot; brothers, U.C. Theriot, Ned Theriot, Eustace Theriot, Odie Theriot and Bernard Theriot; and sister, Victoria Theriot.

He was a retired manager from Morrison Home Center where he worked for 60 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1317 as a Past Grand Knight, and fourth degree, The American Legion and VFW. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday January 9, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery # 2.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

John Ambrose Theriot Sr.