Calvin Touchet

Maurice - A Mass of Christian Burial will held on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 2:00 PM in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice for Calvin J. Touchet, age 76, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023, with his family by his side. Fr. Paul Bienvenu, Pastor of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church - Maurice, will be the Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Visitation will be held at Cypress Funeral Home - Maurice on Monday, September 25, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A Rosary will be prayed at 11:00 AM on Monday in the funeral home. Calvin James Touchet was born on June 7, 1947, in Abbeville, Louisiana and he was a lifelong resident of Vermilion Parish. He owned and operated Touchets Bar for over 27 years, and he was also employed as a School Bus Driver for the Vermilion Parish School Board. Calvin's life was rooted in his service to his community, as well has his strong faith. He served on the Jury Selection Committe for Vermilion Parish for many years, and he was also a Past President of the North Vermilion Booster Club. He was a member of the Cajun Culture Association, and he was a recipient of the "Living Legend" award for his contribution to Cajun Culture and Cajun Heritage. No matter where he went, Calvin was always the life of the party. He enjoyed a good time, and he lived his life to the fullest. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling with his wife Donna, and camping with friends. Calvin was also known for cooking, he dearly loved cooking for his family and his many friends. More than anything Calvin will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly by his family and his friends. Calvin is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Donna Broussard Touchet of Maurice; his sons, Dwayne Touchet of Abbeville, and Derek Touchet (Kristy) of Maurice; his grandchildren, Tyler Touchet, Adalynn Touchet, and Harper Touchet; his great grandchild, Atom Touchet; his sisters, Janelle Pennington of Arizona, and Gloria T. Broussard of Maurice; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, God-Children, and extended family members. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Dulas Touchet, and Adley Bergeron Touchet; his sister, Barbara Picard; as well as his brother in law, Ronald Broussard. In Lieu of Flowers the family request that memorial donations be made in honor of "Calvin Touchet" to St. Judes Children's Hospital. https://www.stjude.org/. The family wishes to offer a Heartfelt Thank-You to the many friends and family members who have helped them over the last few years of Calvin's journey. Your kind words, and loving compassion during this difficult time will never be forgotten. Entombment will take place in the St. Alphonsus Mausoleum - Maurice. Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Calvin Touchet

June 7, 1947 - September 21, 2023