Ralph J. Calais

Cecilia – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Ralph J. Calais, 80, who passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and continued on Friday from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. 

A rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Rev. Gregory Cormier officiated at the Funeral Mass. Readers were Madison Dupuis and Hudson Frederick. Gift bearers were his grandchildren.

Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia.

Ralph was well known throughout the community; he was owner and operator of Calais’ Wrecker Service and served as a Board Member for the Cecilia Water Corporation. In his early life he took on many endeavors: working as a crane operator overseas, driving a school bus, and working as a mechanic for his dad. 

In his spare time, he enjoyed training racehorses and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

On the night of January 1, 1963, at Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant, Ralph met the love of his life. Patsy Ann Thibodeaux Calais has been right by his side from that day forward. Ralph and Patsy shared 57 years of marriage and made many memories during this time. 

He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Thibodeaux Calais; sons, Ralph “Chris” Calais (Dana) and Brent Calais (Tracy); daughters, Chantel Calais, Wynde Frederick (Nick) and Kasie Calais; brothers, Douglas Calais (Carolyn) and Holden “Jun” Calais Jr.; grandchildren, Ryi Calais, Jansen Calais, Hagan Calais, Hannah Guidry (Sterling), Isaac Huval, Macy Calais, Ellie Calais, Hudson Frederick, Brantley Frederick, Madison Dupuis, Marlee Dupuis, Mya Dupuis and Monroe Camacho; uncle, Harold Guidry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Holden Calais Sr. and Alma Guidry Calais; son, Mitch Jude Calais; and nephew, Shawn Michael Calais.

Pallbearers were Ralph “Chris” Calais, Brent Calais, Nick Frederick, Ryi Calais, Jansen Calais, Hagan Calais, Isaac Huval, Don Huval, Harris “MeMe” Tauzin, Harold Guidry, Jamie Calais and Tristen Badeaux.

Honorary pallbearers will be Connor Robin, Sebastian Champagne, Mitchell Hebert, Gregory T. Hebert and Sterling Miller.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Amedisys Hospice for the care given to Ralph.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia was in charge of arrangements.

To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to  www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.

(Pd.Adv.)