RODRIGUE

Alwin G. “Red” Rodrigue died on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He left behind his wife of 63 years Amazelie (Mazelle) Amedee Rodrigue, four daughters, Carol Ann (Glenn) Hymel, Ellen (Tony) Aucoin, Mary Gravois (Trevor Simon), and Jaime (Troy) Chenier all of Vacherie, and one son - Victor (Paige) Rodrigue of Groves, TX. He was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren. He was the brother of Errol Rodrigue, Janet Moates, Sheila Haydel and Charlene Hutchings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Mae Belle Guidry Rodrigue; sister Betty Falgoust; two brothers, Edward and Robley Rodrigue; one son in law, Spencer Toomer and one brother-inlaw, Alvin Haydel. He was a native and resident of Vacherie for 83 years. He was a member of the National Guard and retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 37 years of employment. A wake was held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by the funeral at 11:30 a.m. at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie. Interment followed at Our Lady of Peace mausoleum. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements.