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Andrew “Andy” Joseph Himel Jr., 80, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Gray, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, January 23,2023 at Samart Funeral Home at West Park from 9:00 am until the Memorial Service at 11:00am. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula.
He is survived by his children, Byron Himel, Tonya Babin, Patrice Betemps (Shaun Loupe), and Denice Richard (T.J.); nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda Chaplain, Judie Naquin, and Jeannie Daigle; brother, Audie Himel; brother-in-law, Andrew Bourgeois; sister-in-law, Judy Bourgeois; and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Lucy Bourgeois Himel; parents, Andrew J. Himel, Sr. and Marjorie “Margie” Himel; step-mother, Hazel Himel; son, Allen Himel; granddaughter, Brooklynn Himel; brothers, Donald Himel and Raymond Westerman, Jr.; and son-in-law, Ricky Babin.
Andy will forever be remembered as a loving and giving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and dear friend. He loved his family, but the joy of his life was spending time and playing with his great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff at CIS Thibodaux and the staff at Thibodaux Regional Emergency Department for their care and compassion.
Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park is in charge of arrangements.
