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"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 the 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.

John Marzulla

John Joseph Marzulla, 90, of Beaumont, died Thursday, April 18, 2019. Updated information will be provided at a later date. ...

Willard Richard Sterling, Sr.

Willard Richard (Tootie) Sterling, Sr. died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 15, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 87. Willard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joicy Hanks Sterling; children, Willard Sterling, Jr. (Steven Vinson) of Palm Springs California; Debra Gray of San Antonio Texas; Kimberly Sterling of San Francisco, California; and Paula Rienstra (David) of San Antonio, Texas. He leaves behind grandchildren, Christina Schloeffel, (Dave) of San Antonio, Nicholas Rienstra (Suzanne) of San Antonio, Geoffrey Rienstra (Michelle) of San Diego, California, Matthew Rienstra of San Antonio; great-grandchildren, Harrison and Mollie Schloeffel, Easton, Madden and Samantha Rienstra, and Sterling and Lyndon Rienstra; brothers, Demp Sterling of Hemphill, Texas. Roland Sterling of Beaumont and James Sterling of Beaumont also survive him. He is preceded in death by parents, Murphy and Mollie Sterling; brothers, MF Sterling and Robert Sterling; and sisters, Gloria Me...

Wendale Paul Trahan

Wendale Paul Trahan, 57, of Beaumont, died Monday, April 15, 2019. He was born on January 8, 1962, in Jennings, Louisiana, to Loyne Marie Abshire Trahan and Nelson Joseph Trahan. Survivors include his brothers, Terry Trahan and his wife, Judy, of Beaumont; and Swendale Trahan and his wife, Julia, of Winnie; and aunt, Dorothy Bouley of Hamshire. He was preceded in death by his parents. A gathering of Mr. Trahan’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A private family committal will follow his service....

Herman Woodard

Herman Alan Woodard, 75, of Kountze, died Sunday, April 14, 2019. He was born on August 28, 1943, in Beaumont, to Esther Lack Woodard and Herman Woodard. Survivors include his children, Alana Eakes and her husband, Billy, of Kountze, and Dee Chaney of Shepherd; grandchildren, Cody Hollaway, Honey Herrin, Billy Wayne Eakes, Bryan Chaney, Lavonn Chaney, and Johnathan Chaney; great-grandchildren, Brook Chaney, Johnathan Chaney, Jr., Lacey Chaney, Kindall Herrin, and Trystlyn Herrin. He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Iris Woodard. Mr. Woodard’s committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont....

Doris Marie Wright

Doris Marie Wright, 72, of Beaumont, died Sunday, April 14, 2019. She was born on March 7, 1947, to Nancy Reynolds Bowen and Lorenzo Bowen, in Annapolis, Maryland. Doris trained and graduated from the Lamar Nursing Program. She enjoyed baking and often baked cakes, cookies, and wedding cakes. Survivors include her husband, Rayford Wright; son, Dwayne Wright and his wife, Dawn, of Cleveland; daughter, Kimberly Wright of Texas; sister, Peggy Sue Reynolds; grandchildren, Kendric Wright and his wife, Shelby; Kamerin Wright and his wife, Ashley; Kevin Meduna; and Ashley Meduna; and great-grandchildren, Emery Wright, Eli Wright, Keighlynn Wright, and Anistlynn Wright. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lorenzo Smokey Bowen; and sisters, Patsy Bowen, Louise Bowen, Debbie Bowen, and Linda Bowen. A gathering of Mrs. Wright’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605...