Marlon Naquin Sr.
March 28, 2018
The Disappearing Man
March 28, 2018
Wenceslaus Billiot Sr., 91, died on March 20, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Isle de Jean Charles, LA.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March, 22, 2018 from 5pm to 9pm at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue and Friday, March 23, 2018 from 9am to 11am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will held Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, followed by the burial in the church cemetery in Pointe-Aux-Chenes.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Denecia Naquin Billiot; Wenceslaus built a home for his family. He was a loving and kind father. He is also survived by his sons, Wenceslaus “Boyo” Billiot and wife Sheila, Robert “Jeff” Billiot and wife Tanya, and Adam “Dennis” Billiot Sr. and wife Lottie; his daughters, Judyann Billiot, Kathy Billiot Dardar and husband Mickey, and Theresa Billiot. All his grand kids loved to hear his stories. He is survived by 19 grandkids, Mercie, Raymond Jr., Nathaniel, Zackary, Kelly-Jo, Kyle, Ginger, Chantel, Robbie, Butch, Norbert, Michael, Mitch, James, Jay, Margaret, Adam Jr., Erica, and Abram. Wenceslaus is also survived by 44 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Maryline Billiot Naquin, Helen Billiot Naquin, Marthie Billiot Mahler, and step sister, Zelma Naquin.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Alfreda Billiot; step mother, Melina Dardar Naquin Billiot; daughter, Eve Billiot; 1 grandchild; 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Milton and Alexander Billiot; sister, Venacia Naquin; stepsisters, Martha Naquin, Wilma Naquin, and Mava Hendon.
Wenceslaus was a veteran of World War II, where he fought in the Philippine Islands and Germany. After the war, he returned home to marry his love, Denecia. During their seventy year marriage, they had seven children. Wenceslaus provided for his family by working on the water as a tug boat captain, fisherman, and boat builder. As an Isle de Jean Charles Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw Tribal Elder, he was a pillar of the tribe. He loved Guard Dancing at Pow-Wows and sharing his culture with his children during Native American History Month school programs.
Wenceslaus will be remembered by all for his faith and stories. He was dedicated to his faith through prayer, study, and service to Jesus Christ. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Wenceslaus lived his life with passion. He will be deeply missed by all.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements.
