Pierre
J. Descant "Cajun Fiddler"
(December
23, 1925 - August 16, 2016)
Pierre J. Descant “Cajun Fiddler”
passed away on
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
at 3 pm. Husband of the late Ura V Armand Descant. Father of Denny P. Descant
(Carol) and Darla Descant McNamara. Son of the late Celestine Mary Armand and
Pierre J. Descant. Brother of the late Lenora Riche, Lizera Baron, Clophine
Dugas, Larma Descant, Isabel Rabalais, Edgar Descant, Elise Trump, Louise
Rachel, Leo Descant, Cecilia Rachel, Murry Descant, Marvin Descant and Eura
Ortego.
Pierre
was the last survivor of the 14 Descant children. Grandfather to Amy Bonnaffons
(Bill), Christopher Pierre Descant (Jodi), Erin Mouledous (Scott) and Kaitlin
McCaulley (
Bryan
). Great Grandfather of Bryce, Ashley and Brooke Bonnaffons, Cullen Pierre
Descant, Owen Pierre and Emma Louise McCaulley, and Jolie Mouledous.
Pierre
was 90 years old and a resident of
New Orleans
and
Kenner
for the past 50 years and a native of Evergreen,
Louisiana
(Avoyelles Parish). He served 20 years in the U S Coast Guard, with his last
duty station being Commander of the Coast Guard Station at
West End
on the Lakefront in
New Orleans
. He served during World War II. He was a member of the CFMA and American Legion
377. He was a parishioner of St. Philip Neri Church and served as an usher.
Pierre
was the founder, along with his wife, Ura V of the “CAJUN FIDDLER BAND”. He
loved performing and singing his Cajun French songs. He performed all over
Louisiana
including Jazz Fest.
Pierre
was a wonderful husband and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Pierre
loved life, his family, GOD and Cajun music.
Thank you to all the staff at Noveau Marc. And especially to
Nancy
’s Private Care. And special thanks to to Trudy Mercantel for being a true and
loving friend to dad and his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at L.A. Muhleisen
& Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Saturday, August 20, 2016
at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Interment in Garden of Memories
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org)
or St. Anthony Church Food Pantry 116 S Knoll Bunkie LA 701322 (318)346-2739.
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