Christopher "Chris" Suire

Abbeville – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Christopher “Chris” Suire, 73, at 1:30PM, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church with Reverend Louis Richard officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Readings will be led by Laurie Legere for Felix Legere, and Bryan Simon. Offertory gifts will be offered by NR Bubba Broussard, Jr. and Glen Lege. Music will be provided by Tommy Guidry and Carla Lemaire.

Visitation will begin at 8:00AM and continue until the time of service, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Abbeville. A Recitation of the Rosary will be led by the Catholic Daughters of America #801 at 11:00AM.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher “Chris” Suire, who departed this life on Monday, December 15, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Chris was born on Palm Sunday, April 6, 1952, to Luther and Lucille Gastinel Suire at Palms Hospital in Abbeville, Louisiana. From an early age, Chris possessed a special sense of humor and a natural ability to make people laugh. A true jokester at heart, he brought smiles and lightheartedness to everyone who knew him. Chris had a deep love for cooking and took great joy in sharing meals with family and friends. He was also passionate about travel, especially when it involved the open road. One of his greatest prides was his 1934 Chevy Pro Street Hot Rod, which he built himself. Traveling throughout the United States with his beloved car, Chris won multiple awards and earned admiration for his craftsmanship and dedication. Exceptionally talented and creative, Chris restored several vehicles over the years and became well known in automotive circles by the nickname “Crystal Ball,” a testament to his skill, vision, and reputation. His hands could bring new life to old machines, and his passion for his work was evident in every project he touched. Chris will be remembered for his laughter, creativity, generosity, and the joy he brought into the lives of those around him. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Christopher “Chris” Suire is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Connie Schexnayder Suire; his only child, Carson Joseph Suire, his fur-grandbaby, Zeus, his sister, Nicole Suire, niece, Erica Ottmers Smallwood; brother-in-law, Brad Schexnayder; two sister-in-laws, Lori S. Sonnier (David), and Leslei S. Toney (Whitey), and many nieces, nephews, longtime friends, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Lucille Gastinel Suire; grandparents, Oscar and Marie Schexnider Suire, and Victor and Blanche Bienvenu Gastinel; sisters, Donna Suire and Lydia Suire Ottmers, and his inlaws, Walter and Dianne Uze Schexnayder.

Serving as pallbearers will be Raymond Thomas, Jules Mayeaux, Glen Suire, Dr. Phillip Gastinel, Dominic Listi, and Joe DiGregorio.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Ognibene, Mike Davis, Wayne Duhon, Jim Wiggins, Tracey Broussard, Gus Primeaux, Pat Jones, and Danny Hebert.

In Lieu of flowers, Chris requested donations to be made in his name to the Christian Service Center, Levy Cancer Foundation, and St. Jude Childrens Hospital, or a Charity of your choice.

Chris and his family would like to thank everyone who prayed for them during his lengthy illness. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Edward Lyons and staff for thirty years of care, and Dr. Stephen Abshire, Dr. Stephen Simpson, Dr. Patrick Welch, Dr. Brown, Dr. Blair Budden, Dr. Pruiet, Dr. Fusilier for their care throughout the years. A heartfelt appreciation is extended to Acadian Home Care, especially Erin Hebert.

Frioux-David Funeral Home of Abbeville, 2600 Charity Street, (337) 893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.