Curtis R. Breaux, 68, of Port Acres, died Monday, April 8, 2013, at Christus Hospital, St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born December 3, 1944, in Port Arthur, to Mary Bourgeious Breaux and Ray Breaux, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Curtis was a United States Army veteran. Before his retirement, he worked at Texaco and also as an insurance salesman. Curtis’ main joys in life were spending time with his family and entertaining with many bands throughout his life as a musician. He was recognized most recently for playing with his Cajun band, Curtis Breaux and the Cadillacs. Curtis also enjoyed going to the casino and he especially loved being a part of his grandchildren’s lives and participating in their activities. He was a good natured man who was talented, generous, loving, caring and full of life. His hobby was giving his time to other people.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Breaux; children, Dwayne Breaux and his wife, Lisa, of Fannett and Steven Breaux and his wife, Nicky, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Alex Breaux, Lauren Breaux, Kaylee Breaux, Bailey Breaux, and Carson Breaux; sisters, Mary Ellen Weisse and her husband, Jerry, of Hamshire; Lisa Diaz and her husband, Robert, of Groves; and Denise LeTulle of Austin; father-in-law, Cleve Savoy of Port Arthur; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Curtis is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kirk Breaux; and mother-in-law, Genevieve Savoy.
A gathering of Mr. Breaux’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013, at St. Therese the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, 6412 Garnet Avenue, Port Acres, with Reverend Rejimon George, C.M.I. officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
