Thilda Arceneaux Diez

Thilda Diez Obituary

Thilda Arceneaux Diez, former owner of White Auto Store in Plaquemine, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Monday, July 5, 2010, at age 86. She was a native of Maurepas and a resident of Baton Rouge. It was her wish to be cremated. Visitation at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m. until memorial Mass at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Eric Gyan, celebrant. She is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years, Bradley Diez Sr.; two sons, Brad Diez and wife Donna, and Jerry Diez and wife Kay; five daughters, Monica "Teddy" Brock and husband Woodrow, Debi Loupe and husband Murphy, Robin Reulet and husband Danny, Lynn Desoto and fiancé John Rollins, and Renee Haines and husband Steven; "daughter by affection," Kathleen "Tina" Cambre; 18 grandchildren, Brad, Bret, Bryan and Brandy Diez Thatcher, Lance and Candice Brock Courville, Kiplyn Diez Clouatre and Dustin Diez, Ashlyn Launey Melton and Chris Launey, James Rome, Logan, Justin and Maddie Reulet Marino, Katherine Thomason Nichol, Robert Desoto, Caitlyn Haines Keating and Elizabeth Haines; and 39 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvina and Clovise Arceneaux; three brothers, Jeffried Arceneaux, Timothy Arceneaux and Joseph Arceneaux; half brother, Louis Sanchez; four sisters, Melonie A. Fontenot, Lena A. Fontenot, Gladys A. Berthelot and Thelma A. Berthelot; daughter-in-law, Dolores Hebert Diez; and loving grandson, Chad Michael Brock. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Baton Rouge, notably Nettie, Gwen and Vickie, for their kindness. A very special thank you to the incredible staff of The Haven at Windemere, who recognized the special person that Mom was, especially Joyce, for your wonderful friendship, Stacy for your unending support, also Chantel, Brenda, Nedra, Spachious, Kolby, Christy, Irma, Mary Ann and Janet, for preserving the dignity our mother so deserved. "To live in hearts we have left behind is not to die." Thomas Campbell.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 7 to Jul. 9, 2010.
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Aunt Teddy, Just found out about your mom...You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jenny

Jenny Gautreau

July 18, 2010

Aunt Thilda was always the perfect hostess.
She always had great poise and humility.
She always had a sweet, friendly, and giving nature whenever you saw her.
She was the quintessential relative and down-to-earth person.
She was always hospitable and receptive to her guest.
She was one of the members of the greatest generation that ever lived.
She always made one feel well received in her home.
She always had a great laugh and smile.
She’s bestowed many of her qualities on her children.
She raised a bunch of great kids.
She will live in our hearts always.
Nancy and I are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers always

Kirk & Nancy Diez

July 15, 2010

To Uncle Bradley and the Diez Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Thilda was such a sweet and wonderful lady. Please accept our deepest condolences. Love from Janet and Alan Arthur.

Janet Arthur

July 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nancy Berthelot Major

July 9, 2010

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Leon LeBeau

July 9, 2010

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL WITH THE PEACE OF HIS LOVE TO CARRY YOU FORWARD.

Marsha Martinez

July 9, 2010

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with comfort and peace.
We love you and miss you,
Ramona Douglas and Family

Ramona Douglas

July 8, 2010

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom.

Lloyd & Sharon Hebert & Family

July 8, 2010

To the Diez family,
My thoughts are with you at this time. I have awesome and wonderful memories of Jerry and Kay taking me to Mr. & Mrs. Diez's house in Plaquemine. We'd bar-b-que on Sunday's and hang out all day. Rene & Lynne, how much fun we use to have at your house and then staying at Jerry & Kay's house in Prairieville. Our Heavenly Father has called home a very beautiful, caring and elegant angel. I love you all.
Dee Sheets Babin

Dee Sheets-Babin

July 8, 2010

Teddy and family.... I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Time and prayers will ease the pain that you are feeling at this time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Gerry & Joe Broussard

July 8, 2010

Forever in our hearts. Love you Maw Maw,
Brandy Diez Thatcher

Brandy Thatcher

July 8, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Momo Diez for the sweet, funny, and always elegant person she was. My prayers and love are with all of you.

Monica Caillouet

July 8, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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July 7, 2010

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