Elward Joseph Chauvin

Jerrell Matherne
January 21, 2021
Paola Joseph Lyons, Jr.
January 21, 2021
Jerrell Matherne
January 21, 2021
Paola Joseph Lyons, Jr.
January 21, 2021

March 2, 1932 – January 16, 2021


Elward “Sonny” Chauvin, 88, of Chauvin, passed away on January 16, 2021.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, followed by the burial in St. Elie Cemetery.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Authement and husband Mark; grandchildren, Justin Authement and wife Harley, Sunni Cadiere and husband Seth, and Todd Authement and girlfriend Hailey Rodgers; great grandchild, Wrenn Cadiere.


He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Chauvin; son, David Chauvin; parents, Clay and Louise Chauvin; siblings, Eleanor Charpentier, Elry LeBoeuf, Elma Boudreaux, Elton Chauvin, and Earl Chauvin.

Sonny proudly worked for Texaco for 32 years. Honey loved spending time with his grandchildren and most recently his great grandchild.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Journey Hospice and his caregiver, Angie.


In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Elie Cemetery, 4506 Hwy 56 Chauvin 70344 in care of Lisa Authement.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements.

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