Ervin Brasseaux
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley for Ervin Brasseaux, 84, who died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Southwind Assisted Living in Crowley.
Fr. Billy Massie, associate pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors.
Ervin is survived by three daughters, Donna Helo and husband Kermit G. Helo Jr. of Crowley, Lorna Brasseaux and husband Stuart Gonzales of Downers Grove, Illinois, and Karen Kritzer of Crowley; and an only sister, Verline Brasseaux Meche, wife of Hillman Meche of Rayne.
Ervin had nine grandchildren, Kermit G. Helo III and wife Kendra of Gulfport, Mississippi; Kyle D. Helo and wife Desi of Crowley, Konstance Andrepont and husband Bryce of Eunice; Karl M. Helo and wife Mandy of Lafayette, Tiffany R. Habetz of Crowley; Dustin R. Habetz and wife Sacia of Crowley; Chad Michael Pourciau II and wife Molly of New Iberia; Mark Anthony Kritzer II and Bo Jacob Kritzer of Crowley.
Ervin also had 14 great-grandchildren, Miles, Dakota, Dustin II (Deuce), Klayton, Cora, Bradley, Alexis, Jayden, Zayden, Riley, Carter, Gabriel, Charlotte and Emma.
Ervin also had three great-great-grandchildren, Isaias, Mia and Geovany.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary “Onera” Meche Brasseaux, who passed away on July 10, 2012; and his parents, Remie and Melise Bearb Brasseaux.
Ervin retired from the United States Postal Service in July, 1995, after 34 years of service.
Ervin served as a sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and received an honorable discharge in 1953.
Special thanks to the staff at Southwind Assisted Living Center, who made his living independently possible and enjoyable; Ervin always felt special, loved, and at home there. To the residents of Southwind, a very special and heartfelt thanks for being a part of his senior family. He enjoyed the companionship and comradery extended to him. His experiences there, with the daily rosary, eating-out activities and casino trips, made the last years of his life very happy and full.
Special thanks to Dr. Satinder Saini, Gretchen Zaunbrecher and the entire staff at Dr. Saini’s office for their genuine care, concern and accommodations made for many, many years. In Ervin’s opinion, there was no finer doctor than Dr. Saini.
Thanks also to the professionals at Professional Home Health, including Elizabeth Broussard, Sharon Rizzuto, and Eric Lambousy for their services to Ervin over the years.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.