Ben Roumain Babin Sr.

1917 - 2010

Ben Roumain Babin Sr. obituary, 1917-2010, Duplessis, LA

BORN

1917

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Ourso Funeral Home - Gonzales

13533 Airline Highway

Gonzales, Louisiana

Ben Babin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 8, 2010.

Ben R. Babin, Sr. born in Duplessis, Louisiana on August 14, 1917 died on Wednesday, July 7 at age 92 at The Carpenter House. Ben R. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was an LSU graduate, an ExxonMobil retiree, a long time member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church serving on their Parish Council and as Eucharist Minister. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus serving as Grand Knight for three years. He enjoyed annual retreats to Manresa, talking on his ham radio and traveling in his motor home. He was a member of the Exxon Annuitants, and numerous RV clubs. Visiting on Sunday at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Highway in Gonzales from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Father Eric Gyan. Entombment will be at the Hope Haven Mausoleum in Prairieville. Pallbearers are grandsons, Wade Gautreau, Gavin Gautreau, Ryan Roussel, Wendell Bercegeay, Jarrod Babin, Aaron Amedee, Eric Amedee, and Kyle Babin. Ben R. was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Bertha Bergeron Babin, and is survived by their children and spouses: Daughters, Bonnie and Glynn Gautreau, Sue and Wayne Sheets, Denise and John Sinquefield of Spring, Texas, Julie and Jeff St. Pierre. Sons, Larry and Cynthia (Noonie) Young Babin, Steve and Kathy Kling Babin of Morrison, Colorado, Russell and Paula Fontenot Babin, and Ben R. Babin, II and his life partner, Lance Bennett. He is also survived by his wife, Beverly Braud Babin, and her children, Johnny Braud, Buddy Braud, Jody Braud, and Connie Heroman. He is also survived by sister Mrs. Ruth Kennison, son-in-law Feltus Becergeay, 23 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Harriett Babin, daughter Nancy Babin Bercegeay, brother Lee Ollen Babin, and sisters Bulah Babin, and Lura Babin Koenig. Memorial donations can be sent to St. John the Evangelist Fund, 15208 Hwy. 73, Prairieville, LA 70769.

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July 17, 2010

Darla Waguespack

To the Babin family,
Sorry we could not be with you at the funeral, but our thoughts and prayers were with you. Your lovely family has always been special to us, and Mr. Ben was a fine and talented gentleman.

Love,
Darla and Joe Waguespack

July 14, 2010

Danny and Sharon Bowers

Dearest Steve, Kathy and family - you all have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. We were out of town and did not know soon enough to contact you. You are in our thoughts!

Sincerely,

July 13, 2010

Karen Braud

Julie,
Mike and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad, we were not aware and are so sorry we missed the services.
Love you lots!
Karen and Mike

July 12, 2010

jane dyer

Ben,
We are sorry for your loss,
thinking of you and your family,
Jane and Kevin Dyer

July 12, 2010

Larry,

So sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Unfortunately we were in Tennesse and unable to make the funeral. I knew your dad for a long time and always thought highly of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.

Ray Langlois and Linda

July 12, 2010

Gayne Marchand

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 12, 2010

Esther- RCU OLOLRMC

May God watch over and keep you and your family in His arms during this difficult time. I only had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Babin for a short time but he touched my heart and it was a joy to be able to take care of him. I have never seen such a loving family and I hope you can find comfort in all the wonderful memories he has given you. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless.

July 12, 2010

Chuck & Sharon LeBlanc

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

July 12, 2010

Jack Coffee

Our condolences to the Babin family.

Jack & Nelda Coffee

July 12, 2010

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

July 11, 2010

Tammy Mayer

To the children and grandchildren of Mr. Babin, I offer my deepest condolences to all of you during this time of sorrow. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Elisar Mayer and family

July 11, 2010

Melanie Chabarria

denise,
Iam so sorry to hear about yoour father. You and your family are in my prayers.

July 11, 2010

neil dedotal

Mr. Ben was a fine gentleman, and operator. kc5boq Neil Sedotal

July 11, 2010

Mel (WD5CAE) Simon

Esther and I pray for his soul.

July 10, 2010

Rodney Pope

My thoughts and prayers are with you all for your loss.

July 9, 2010

Dianne & Vick Bourque

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this most difficult time. Mr. Ben was first cousin to my sweet mama and she always told us what a good person he was, so kind and gentle and so nice. Just like his daddy! We were so blessed to have had such good parents who were part of the "great generation". God bless all of you.

July 9, 2010

Darilyn Zoller

I am sorry to hear of his death.I didn't know him well but I do know Steve, Kathy,and Nikki.Death is never an easy thing to accept,but the Bible promises we will see our loved ones again and the will live again.That is such a comforting hope for any who has lost a love one.

July 9, 2010

Terry

Anita, You don't know me, but I know what your are going through. My Wayne went to see Jesus Feb. 17,2010 of bile duct cancer. It is a combination liver, pancreatic, small intestine, spleen, and gall bladder. He was diagnoised last summer. I am in Hospice therapy, and individual therapy. Take care of your-self as had as it will be. I still cry daily and still dealing with depression. I'll be praying for you and your family.
Terry DS, LA

July 9, 2010

Bonnie & Glen, Don and I are deeply saddened on Ben's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you through this painful time.
Don & Mary Baker

July 9, 2010

If there was anyone who "got all there is to get out of life"...it was Mr. Babin! I am greatful for having known him. My thoughts are with all of Mr. Babin's large family during this tough time.

July 9, 2010

Sue,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Our sincere prayers and thoughts are with you, Wayne & your family.

Our deepest sympathy,
Wayne & Susan Cash
Murrieta, CA

July 9, 2010

Lloyd & Sharon Hebert

We are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Ben R.

July 9, 2010

Jill Little Bourque

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

July 9, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss, please remember that Memories last forever.
Love,
Linda Skiles (ABB, Inc.)

July 9, 2010

Rick Adams

Sorry for your loss Ben, and the rest of the Babin family...

July 9, 2010

Uncle Ben R will always be remembered with such fond memories. He was a gentle, fun-loving, dedicated man who loved his family and friends without end. I will never forget his 90th birthday celebration and how he danced every dance. He had so much fun and was so full of life and energy. I know he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jean K Guidry

July 9, 2010

RIP Ben, you lived a long happy life. I remember watching him dance the night away on his 90th birthday. He made my aunt beverly very happy and it was a pleasure to have known him.

July 9, 2010

Frank & Carol Frederic

Carol and I have known Mr Ben R and his family just about all of our married life, and considered him a good friend. I served with him in the Knights of Columbus and Manresa Retreat and always respected him as a leader and mentor. He was truly a very good man. Carol and I are out of state and can not attend the services. We wish the family the best.

Frank P Frederic

July 9, 2010

Connie Braud Heroman

Ben was a wonderful addition to our family, for 13 years we all enjoyed his love, his humor, his great traveling stories, his harmonica serenades, and he always warmly welcomed us into his home, he was a good husband and "golden years" partner to my mother, Beverly, and he will be greatly missed, we love you, Ben, may you rest in peace.

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