Marx Louviere

New Iberia—A Memorial Mass will be held for Marx B. “Red” Louviere, on Friday, April 9, 2021, at noon at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Fr. Keith Landry as Celebrant and burial will follow at Beau Pre’ Cemetery with Military Honors.

Family requests visitation to begin on Friday, April 9, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church until the service time. There is will be a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 11 a.m.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia Marx Louviere was born on October 1, 1929, to August and Ruth Broussard Louviere.

Marx B. Louviere passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, at 1:45 a.m. with his family surrounding him, at 91 years of age.

Marx graduated in 1947 at the age of 17 and went to sea on the S.S. Multinoma, which was a WWII T-2 Tanker delivering oil from the gulf coast to the Atlantic seaboard, working in the engine room.

After a year Marx’s cousin, Marlin, got him a job on the tug “Percheron” delivering gasoline from Corpus Christi all the way to St. Louis.   After about a year, he traveled on the MV Lynn Smith to Cincinnati, Omaha, and Little Rock.

In October 1950, the Korean War erupted, and he decided to join the Air Force and serve his country. He spent his first year in Moses Lake, WA, and the next 3 years in Europe.  His basic station was in Bentwaters near Ipswich, England.  He was assigned to Germany; Italy, Madrid, Port Lyota, Morocco and  Chateroux, France.  He was discharged in September 1954 and then met and married the love of his life, Helen Hebert.

He is survived by his eight children, Cindy Louviere of The Woodlands, Tx., Jolene Duchamp (Richard) of Broussard, Oren Louviere (Margie) of New Iberia, Sally Thompson (Michael) of Pineville, Jacque Louviere (Celeste) of New Iberia, Babette Landry (Chris) of Duson, Billy Louviere (Tracie) of Angelton, Tx., Bobby Louviere (Alberta) of New Iberia; fifteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife Helen Hebert Louviere; parents, August and Ruth Broussard Louviere, and his son, Mark Girard.

Back on shore, he worked several years for Milwhite Mud Sales, dispatching and managing the New Iberia District, and later managing the Mississippi District.  His final employment, for over 30 years, was as a purchasing agent and Comptroller for the Bayou Pipe Companies.

He enjoyed family get-togethers, jam sessions, cooking for the family, and watching his garden grow. He especially loved his houseboat for fishing, crabbing, and relaxation with his family.  He enjoyed his grandchildren. He had a special love for the opera. He spent many years with the St. Peter’s College Alumni who were his lifelong friends.

He wished to thank his family for the care, concern, and help he received throughout his later years.

To help keep the community safe we will honor the July 13, 2020, Louisiana Mandates. All families and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.