Daffard Thibeaux's Obituary
DAFFARD THIBEAUX, Sr., died on October 8, 2002 in Oakland, CA. He was the beloved husband of Shirley Thibeaux. He was the loving father of Joseph O, Thibeaux of Oakland, Daffard Thibeaux, Jr. (deceased), Stephanie Thibeaux of Oakland, and Rachel Thibeaux of Richmond. He was also the loving stepfather of Annette Jenkins of Suisun, Anthony Rambajan of Danville, and Elizabeth Woodruff of Hamilton, NJ. His siblings Wallace Thibeaux, Ernest Thibeaux, Edna De Rouen, John "Curley" Thibeaux, Euric Thibeaux and Lovelace Thibeaux preceded him in death. He is survived by his siblings Raynard Thibeaux of Benecia, Nelson Thibeaux of Beaumont, TX, Lloyd Thibeaux of Modesto and Leona Fusilier of Laffayette, LA.He is also survived by his grandchildren Mia Thibeaux, Jason Thibeaux, Josette Thibeaux, Joshua Savage, Marquel Andrews, Tiffanie Smith, his step-grandchildren Shawn Smith, James Philip Jenkins, Jared Jenkins, Jorden Jenkins, Steven Rambajan, Thomas Rambajan and Athena Rambajan and his great-grandchildren Mielle Johnson and Prince Elijah Thibeaux. His Godchildren, many nieces, nephews and dear friends also survive him.A native of Louisiana, he was 73 years of age. He was a member of the Cement Masons Local 300 (since 1951) and the American Sportsman Club.Daffard lived a full and admirable life. He was a loving husband - amazing father - giving friend - hard worker - tireless dancer - honorary comedian - devout Catholic - gentle man; these are just a few of the many things he was to those he knew and met! He has left many priceless memories and will be dearly missed.Friends are invited to call at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland on Monday, October 14, 2002, from 4:00PM to 8pm for Viewing. Rosary services will begin at 7:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 10:00AM at St Augustine Roman Catholic Church, 400 Alcatraz in Oakland. Interment will follow at the Chapel of the Chimes.
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