Cleo Hebert

Cleo Hebert, age 80, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Terrebonne General Medical Center on June 29, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Houma.

Cleo is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Maria Meza Hebert; sons, John Hebert, Kirk Thibodeaux and wife Arma, Craig Thibodeaux and wife Robin, Tony Hebert and wife Mindz, Timothy Smith and wife Tonya; daughters, Annette Frisella and husband Andy, Kim Domangue, Donna Butler and husband David, Michelle Liner and husband Sines III; 38 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; sister, Marie Dupre.

Cleo was known by family and friends as a great story teller, jokester, and always willing to help someone. Many lives have been touched by this great man, if asked, anyone he met, would have a story to tell. He was very generous and never used to words “no” or “I can’t” very often. He believed in hard work and at 80 years old he was still working hard and riding the dozer. He was known as “Cletch” the tree man, one of the original arborists in the area. He dedicated over 50 years to preserving and beatifying trees in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish. He helped teach this trade to his sons and other local arborists. His legacy can be seen in many of the great oaks. Next time you are riding in the area take a look at the big trees and remember Cleo had a hand in shaping the scene for all of us to enjoy.

(Chauvin)