Joseph Darcey Soudelier

Ellender boys pushing forward despite inexperience
December 21, 2011
Contributions help education, local charities
December 23, 2011
Ellender boys pushing forward despite inexperience
December 21, 2011
Contributions help education, local charities
December 23, 2011

Joseph Darcey Soudelier, 84, a native of Bourg, La., and resident of Houma, La., died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011.


Mr. Soudelier a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired as a mechanic with the City of Houma and was an avid gardener who loved to fish. His kind heart and generosity touched many lives.


He is survived by his children, Chris (Mike) Broussard, Deborah Eskind, Merrill Scott and Pam (Glenn) Cheramie; sisters, Edna Dubois, Margaret Rhodes and Patsy and Emma Bergeron; brothers, Jeffery and Russell Soudelier; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Soudelier; parents, William and Agnes Soudelier; brothers, William, Henry, Jimmy and Morris Soudelier; and sisters, Josephine Soudelier and Mildred Vito.

Burial was at St. Louis Catholic Church Cemetery. (Chauvin)

Joseph Darcey Soudelier