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Church Point, LA: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM November 10, 2026 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Mr. Joseph "Carroll" Thibodeaux, 91, who passed away at 12:24 AM Saturday, November 7, at Acadia-St. Landry Nursing Home. Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, his son, will be the Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the Burial Rite following in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum on Hwy 35.

Carroll, a life-long resident of Church Point, was the son of the late Pierre "Pete" Thibodeaux and the former Laura Sonnier. A devout Catholic throughout his life; he was a man of deep faith, dedication, and service to his community. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. For 40 consecutive years, he faithfully served as captain of the Church Point retreat group at Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat Center, a testament to his unwavering commitment to his faith. A hardworking farmer, he also served as manager of Central Grain Dryer in Church Point. Above all, he had a true passion for fishing, a pastime that brought him countless hours of peace, happiness, and enjoyment throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley Venable Thibodeaux of Church Point, LA; his five sons, Steve Thibodeaux and wife Melissa of Perdido Key, FL, Greg Thibodeaux and wife Nancy of Church Point, Stuart Thibodeaux and wife Stacey of Crowley, LA, Eric Thibodeaux and wife Sandy of Church Point and Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ of Denver, CO; seven grandchildren, Cameron Thibodeaux, Ashley Romero, Dillon Thibodeaux, Michael Thibodeaux, Abbie Thibodeaux, Marty Thibodeaux and Coy Thibodeaux; nine great-grandchildren and one sister, Lily Fontenot. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mildred Thibodeaux and one brother, Leland Thibodeaux.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home on Monday, November 9, from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM and continue on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass. A Rosary will be recited in the funeral home at 7:00 PM Monday evening. Personal condolences may be sent to the Thibodeaux family at www.guidryfuneralhome.com. Guidry Funeral Home, 219 N. Broadway St., Church Point, LA is in charge of final arrangements.