Norris Naquin

(Posted October 3, 2007)

Norris John Naquin, 70, a native of Houma, La., and resident of Bayou Blue, La., died Saturday, September 29, 2007, at 10:35 a.m.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Gautreaux Naquin; three sons, Ronnie Naquin and his wife Nancy, Steve Naquin, and Jimmy Naquin and his wife Liz; one daughter, Julie Naquin Mouton and her husband Joe; three stepsons, Robbie Dupre, Theryn Dupre and his wife Donna and Darren Dupre and his wife Dawn; one stepdaughter, Dwynne Naquin and her husband Raunch; four sisters, Mary Ann Foret, Audrey Hebert, Patsy Duhon, and Sharlene Naquin; four grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Louis “Boy” and Aline Rogers Naquin; and one brother, Leo Joseph Naquin.

Norris was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was founder and owner of Deepwell Rentals. He was a member of the Hercules Carnival Club, King Hercules 1998, and contributed to many charities. He loved to play golf and travel, loved to play cards (Pedro) and tell a good joke. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.

Visitation is Thursday, October 4, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday, October 5, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with the funeral to follow at St. Louis Catholic Church. She will be buried in the church cemetery.

Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements.

Norris Naquin