Dallas E. Bodin Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Broussard for Dallas E. “Buddy” Bodin Jr., 54, who passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, in Vermilion Parish.

Inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia.

The Very Reverend Louis J. Richard, VF, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, will be the celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Music will be provided by Jude Gaspard, pianist, Jodi Bollich, vocalist and Lauren Baker, violinist.

Survivors include his siblings Mark Bodin and wife, Connie, Terry Bodin and Jackie Boutte, Susan Gotcher and husband, T.C., Karen Bodin, Sandi Fitch and fiance, Bobby Cobb, Judy Thibodeaux and fiance, Dale LeBlanc and Denise Bodin Patout and fiance, Jacob Papillion; his godchild Kerrigan Fitch; many nieces and nephews; his godmother Cindy Myers; and his close friends Leonard DeRouen and Farrell Armentor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas Etienne Bodin Sr. and Nola Mary Armentor Bodin; his godchild Ramsey M.J. Delahoussaye; and his godfather Albert J. Kern.

Pallbearers will be Terry Paul Bodin, Barkley Bodin, Dr. Gilbert Pellerin, Mitchell Pellerin, Foster Patout, David Delahoussaye, Myles White, Gentry Russo and Seth Russo.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Bodin, Terry Bodin, Leonard DeRouen, Farrell Armentor and Sy Bodin.

Dallas Etienne Bodin Jr., also known as “Buddy,” was born on December 31, 1963, with twin sister Denise Bodin, to parents Dallas E. Bodin Sr. and Nola Armentor Bodin. He attended New Iberia Senior High School and graduated class of 1981. Soon after high school Dallas found his love of cooking, which he earned from his mother. He later started cooking for Peltier Catering, A la Carte Catering and worked for Global X-ray and Testing Corporation, until finally beginning his own business in the early 2000’s, Dallas Floral Designs in Broussard. From then on, he began donating his time and expertise to the many churches in the Acadiana area such as, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in New Iberia, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Broussard, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette and St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Abbeville. Buddy was also trusted for many years decorating the St. Jude Dream Home. Where ever Dallas displayed his work people noticed his undeniable talent.

Dallas especially loved to make bouquets and decorating for weddings. He had an eye for making a beautiful bridal bouquet that would adorn any bride. He enjoyed cooking in his spare time, finding new and old recipes that have been passed down through the family. Dallas also liked to explore the genealogy of his family, even visiting old cemeteries to see where his ancestors were buried. If anyone in the family wanted to know about their ancestry you could ask Buddy. With having such an abundance of siblings came many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, which he enjoyed spending time with and watching them grow.

Although, Dallas has left his family and friends to decorate the heavens, all can be reminded of him when they look at what remains. Throughout his life he displayed his art in many forms, with his smile, outgoing personality and most importantly his beautiful, over the top floral arrangements that could make anyone smile. Buddy will be missed by many, as he had such a large family and many close friends.

The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin and Castille’s Southside location on Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. until time of services.

A Rosary will be prayed on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 7 p.m. in Martin and Castille Funeral Home.

The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to Brian and Sylvia McClain, Monique Breaux, Lisa Orlando, Mary Belleau, Anna Cefalu, Joyce and Gerald Lott and Martin and Castille Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Dallas E. “Buddy” Bodin, Jr., 7317 Hillcrest Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560.

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.

Martin and Castille-Southside, 600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 984-2811.