Cynthia Babineaux

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at a Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for Cynthia Babineaux, 75, who died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at The Carpenter House in Lafayette.
Interment will be in the cemetery of St. John the Evangelist. Rev. Chester Arceneaux, pastor of the Cathedral, will be celebrant of the mass.
Thomas Niel will provide music for the Funeral Mass including "How Great Thou Art", "Amazing Grace", "Just of Closer Walk with Thee", and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic".
Cynthia is survived by one daughter, Sarah Bolfer, and her husband Cody Bolfer of Sunset, one granddaughter, Hannah Bolfer of Sunset, two sisters, Gayle LeDoux and her husband Dr. Harold LeDoux of Lafayette, Kim Andrus and her husband Abby Andrus of Grand Coteau, two brothers Jude Boudreau of Sunset and Keith Boudreau and Barbara Boss of Sunset. Very precious to Cynthia are her surviving nieces, nephews, and cousins, friends and neighbors. Preceding her in death were her husband Clayton Babineaux, her parents, Aryon Boudreau and Nita Angelle Boudreau, a grandson Clayton Luke Bolfer, and a nephew Shaun Michael Speight.
Cynthia, affectionately known as Tinny by close family members, was born and raised in Sunset. She was a lifelong parishioner at St. Charles Borromeo church in Grand Coteau. She completed a two year secretarial course at SLI, now UL Lafayette, and began a long career as a bookkeeper and secretary at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau. She graced the administration hall at the Academy for 38 years from 1978 until 2016. Long term, she was the assistant to the Headmistress. As a new Headmistress came along, Cynthia took this in her stride and helped with the transition. She was loved and respected by staff and students alike. She was loyal, discrete, professional, and had a terrific work ethic.
Cynthia bravely battled cancer for five year while working fulltime and going through chemo and every treatment available to her. Her Catholic faith and strong constitution sustained her. Her work and family was her life. She took pride in her beautiful hair, and was a beloved client at Jody's Inc. in the Oil center for many years. Cynthia was always impeccably dressed. She did have a hobby , shopping, especially with her sister, Gayle. They were always warmly greeted at Talbots, "Look, the sisters are here!".
Pallbearers will be Cody Bolfer, Dr. Harold LeDoux, Marc LeDoux, Ryan Boudreau, Dr. Tynes Mixon and Erik Scott. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Boudreau, Jude Boudreau, Ted LeDoux, Abby Andrus, and George Stelly.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Cain and his staff, and the nurses at the Cancer Center of Acadiana, the staff at The Carpenter House, and her personal sitters at home. Also, many thanks to friends and neighbors who brought food, prayed, and cared for her, especially her neighbors Maggie, George, and Natalie Stelly who have supported her in many ways over the years.
Visitation will be at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas Monday, December 19, 2016 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Tuesday, December 19, 2016 from 8 a.m. until the time of services. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1821 Academy Rd, Grand Coteau, LA 70541. Sibille Funeral Home at 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 948-6523 is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Sibille Funeral Home
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Monday, December 19, 2016
3 - 10 PM

Sibille Funeral Home
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
8 - 9 AM

Service

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

St. John's Cathedral
515 Cathedral St.
Lafayette, LA  70501
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
10 AM

ROSARY

Sibille Funeral Home Chapel
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Monday, December 19, 2016
7 PM

Cemetery

St. John Cathedral Mausoleum
1515 Cathedral St.
Lafayette, LA  70501