Broussard's Mortuary

For Five
Generations

“MORE THAN 125 YEARS OF TIME HONORED VALUES”

EST. 1889

A Family Concern

In the late 1800's, Alex Broussard, owner of A. Broussard Livery Stable, opened his first funeral parlor in Southeast Texas. That first wood framed parlor was soon replaced by a large brick facility in downtown Beaumont which still stands today. Later, the family firm moved to a large, stately home at the corner of Calder Avenue and Forest Street. In 1958, they moved to one of their present locations in a quiet neighborhood on McFaddin in Beaumont.

Continuing Our Traditions

In this age of constant corporate funeral home buyouts and takeovers, families find comfort in knowing there is still a family owned and operated firm with five generations of compassion, continuity, and dignity. The Broussard family feels strongly about their traditions and their family's obligation to maintain both the high standards of excellence in service and their ability to serve the entire community by always keeping their services affordable.

Mary Jo Cacioppo

Mary Josephine “Jo” Corona Cacioppo lived a loving and giving life of 96 years until her death, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the good care of Calder Woods. Mary Jo was the second daughter born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 24, 1929, to Marie Maniscalco Corona and Sam Corona. She was married to her devoted husband in 1951, Jasper Jake Cacioppo, for 49 years until his passing in 2000. Mary Jo and Jasper were blessed with 5 children, Richard Cacioppo, Michael Cacioppo, Mary Ann Cacioppo Renner, twin sister, Marietta Cacioppo, who passed a day after birth and James Cacioppo. The Cacioppo/Corona families were good friends through St. Joseph Church. Mary Jo wanted to have children and a big family. Thanks to Jasper’s persistence her dream came through. They were married at St. Joseph Church where both had received all their sacraments and attended all their lives. Within that first year […]

Leon Bayless

Leon Bayless passed away on April 17, 2026, in Warren, Texas, at the age of 89. He was born on February 17, 1937, in Mannford, Oklahoma, to Reverend Huey and Thurley (née Neil) Bayless. Leon was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, Billy Nelson; and his sister-in-law, Stella Bayless. He is survived by his devoted wife of forty-eight years, Geraldine “Jerry” (née Collins) Bayless; his sister, Shirley Nelson of Lumberton, Texas; and his brother, Doyle Bayless of Knoxville, Tennessee. He also leaves behind a large and loving family: his children, Mike Bayless and wife, Connie of Boerne, Texas; LeAn Heckathorn and husband, Jody of Beaumont, Texas; Sabrina Ross and husband, Cody of Fannett, Texas; Barbara Sims of Montgomery, Texas; Sherry Blackwell of Warren, Texas; Kathy Parker of Warren, Texas; and Mike Tubbs and wife Karen, of Hodge, Louisiana. Leon was a proud grandfather to fourteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, […]

Ruby Schuff

Ruby Schuff (née Hebert), 86, of Buna, was peacefully called home to the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2026. She was born on December 20, 1939, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Clarence Hebert and Mary Alice Boudreaux Hebert. Ruby was a woman of unwavering faith whose life reflected a steadfast trust in God. Her greatest joy was family, and she poured her love into each generation with wisdom, prayer, and compassion. She had a special love for children and faithfully served in her church nursery for many years while living in Houston. After moving to Southeast Texas, she became a devoted member of Buna United Pentecostal Church, where she drew great comfort from her pastor, Richard Dykes, and her church family. Survivors include her children, Rickey Schuff of Pearland; Pamela Glass of Buna; and Tammie Rios and husband Frank of Houston; grandchildren, Dalton Glass and wife Kayla, Kaitlyn Fregia and husband […]

Testimonials

“I felt a true connection to Burton. He seemed honest & sincere with his care for my family!”

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Connie Perrard, Pearland, TX

“I have dealt with Steve Cooper for years…. always impressed with his work ethic, his compassion and his care for families.”

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Cindy and Don Colwell,

“The funeral director, Steve Cooper, is very kind, sensitive to every need, and very professional. He is as good as I have ever seen. He and his staff made everything as easy as it could have possibly been.”

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Charles Duplissey, Silsbee, TX