Edward Vidrine

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EUNICE It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edward Ed Vidrine announces his passing on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Acadian Medical Center at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Rite of Committal will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Dustin Dought Celebrant and Father Matthew Barzare CoCelebrant.

In his young adult life Ed farmed and worked at his fathers saw mill in Lanse Gris. He later worked for the railroad gravel pit in Turkey Creek. Ed began his career in the oilfield as a roustabout for Hub City Contractors in Eunice, became a gauger then a pumper, before retiring as a field superintendent of the LLE Pine Prairie field in 1989.

In his time off Ed enjoyed camping with the Good Sam Club, at Millers Lake with family and friends and taking care of his beloved dogs, FiFi and Tootsie. Family vacations and spending weekends at home with his family were especially important. As a husband, father, grandfather and friend he could always be counted on for a kind word and wise advice.


After a happy retirement of 25 years Ed will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him especially his wife of 68 years, Vivian Barzare Vidrine of Eunice children, Steve Vidrine and wife, Debra, Keith Vidrine, all of Eunice, Vickie Gossen and husband, Jude of Scott sister, Laura Mae Guillory of Hessmer brother, Burnell Vidrine and companion, Ms. Jo of Opelousas sisters in law, Elaine Barzare of Eunice, Virgie Barzare of Kinder and Mavis Vidrine of Reddell eleven grandchildren, five step grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren, and three step great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and friends.


He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Alibe and Alida Vidrine sisters, Eve, Willamae, and Lelma brothers, Kirby, Delta, Viel, and Frank and step grandson, Dylan Gary.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoins Funeral Home in Eunice on Sunday, August 17th from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm and again on Monday, August 18th from 8:00 am until time of services. Deacon Gary Gaudin will recite a Rosary at 6:00 pm Sunday evening.

Visitation

Ardoins Funeral Home
1301 W Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Sunday, August 17, 2014
10:00 AM 9:00 PM

Service

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

St. Anthony Catholic Church
310 W. Vine Street
Eunice, LA  70535
Monday, August 18, 2014
11:00 AM

ROSARY

Ardoins Funeral Home Chapel
1301 W. Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Sunday, August 17, 2014
6:00 PM

Cemetery

Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Hwy 190
Eunice, LA  70535