HOUSTON 'BUDDY' CAVALIER

Buddy passed away on December 25, 2021, at his home in Bayou Sorrel, at the age of 81. He was a lifelong resident of Bayou Sorrel and retired Tugboat Captain, Carpenter and self-employed commercial fisherman. Services will be held at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine on Tuesday, December 28th, 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum in Plaquemine, conducted by Brother Tim O’Neal. Buddy is survived by and will be greatly missed by his soulmate, Elizabeth “Liz” Hebert; three children, Paul Houston “Lil Man” Cavalier, Yourba Duqueestrada, and Paris Simon; step-children, Rachael Acosta (Damian), Floyd Gomez (Tonya), and Melody Hebert; siblings, Evelena Cavalier, Sherron Simmons (Gary) and Andy Cavalier (Janet); 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Buddy was preceded in death by father, Lenest “Black” Cavalier; mother, Zelma “Dee” Gilchrist Cavalier Pittman; siblings, John “JD” Cavalier, Eloise Noble, Lenest “Duke” Cavalier and Michael Cavalier; a granddaughter Ashley Elizabeth Cavalier.
The family would like to give our heartfelt thanks to (Big) John Barbee (Buddy’s pal and friend through it all), Chantel, Joell and the entire staff at Comfort Care Hospice for their care of Buddy, and the kindness, and comfort they provided us in our time of need, we greatly appreciate each and every one of you.
Pallbearers will be Rebecca Cavalier, Brandi Falcon, Charlie Simon, Ray Hebert, Landon Landry and Colbey Randazzo. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Houston “Lil Man” Cavalier, Andy Cavalier, Floyd Gomez, Burke Noble, Ricky Rosso, Marvin Pierce, Bunn Allen, Coo Pierce and Chris Randazzo. Please share memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.