Russell Gautreaux

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Russell Joseph “Jack” Gautreaux, 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, La., died Thursday, June 24, 2010.


Mr. Gautreaux worked for Otto Candies and he was a retired fisherman. He loved God, his family, his John Deere tractor and his “Tootie Bug.” He kept his sense of humor to the end and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Scott Gautreaux; sons, Russell Jr. (Sandy) and Noah (Mary) Gautreaux; daughters, Angelita (David Vela) Authement and Camilie (Alex) Robichaux; brother, Leroy (Marian) Gautreaux; eight grandchildren, Angie Billiot, Andy and Eric Gautreaux, Erica Navarre, Justin Gautreaux, Christopher G. Authement, Sara Gautreaux and Joshua “Jocko” Belanger; four great-grandchildren, Aaron J. “JJ” Billiot Jr., Anthony “Tony Bug” Billiot, Angella Billiot and Shawn “Tootie” Meire; three stepsisters, Viola Carrere, Wilma Domangue and Wilda Farkes; one stepbrother, Wilton “Buck” Trahan; and many nieces and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Helen Ledet Gautreaux; one brother, Roland Gautreaux; three sisters, Margaret Gautreaux, Thelma Ordoyne and Velma White; and one godchild, Chester White.

He is buried at Rogers Cemetery in Houma.

(Samart Funeral Home)

Russell Gautreaux