Alban Phd

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EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of Alban "A.J." Roques, PhD announces his passing on Tuesday, July 05, 2016 at Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 75. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 09, 2016 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Thomas More Cemetery with Fr. Sensat Celebrant.

Alban known to many as "A.J. and Dr. Roques" retired from LSUE where he was head of the math department and a professor teaching young adults for over 30 years. He liked to jog, fish, garden, wood working, coached little league baseball and was a LSU football fan. But most of all he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife of 49 years, Nancy A. Roques of Eunice; his two sons, Jason Roques of Baton Rouge and Kevin Roques and wife, Jennifer of Lafayette; his two brothers, Maurice and Nelson Roques of Lutcher; a sister, Theresa Miley of Baton Rouge; the joys of his life his two grandchildren, Jacob and Zoe Roques; as well as extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alban Joseph Roques, Sr and Aline Ordeneaux Roques; siblings, Sister Mary Juliana, Theophile, Pascal and Achille Roques and Irene Bourgeois.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, July 8th from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again on Saturday, July 9th from 8:00 am until time of services. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm Friday.

Visitation

Ardoins Funeral Home
1301 W Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Friday, July 8, 2016
4:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM

Ardoins Funeral Home
1301 W Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Friday, July 8, 2016
ROSARY ~ 6:00 PM

Ardoin's Funeral Home
1301 West Laurel Ave
Eunice, LA  70535
Saturday, July 9, 2016
8:00 am

Service

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

St. Thomas More Catholic Church
1011 Sittig Road
Eunice, LA  70535
Saturday, July 9, 2016
10:00 AM

Cemetery

St. Thomas More Cemetery
1011 Sittig Road
Eunice, LA  70535