George Schneider

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EUNICEIt is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of George C. Schneider, Sr. announces his passing on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Regional Medical Center of Acadiana in Lafayette. He was 68. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, November 15, 2010 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Father Tom Voorhies, Celebrant.

George, a selfemployed crawfish broker, enjoyed many hobbies including being outside doing yard work, gardening, and woodwork. He also supported the education of his community by donating his woodcrafts to local catholic schools. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, and is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Pat Manuel Schneider of Eunice two sons, George Schneider, Jr. and wife, Carla of Rustin, and Joey Schneider and wife, Lisa of Eunice brother, John R. Schneider and wife, Linda of Kenner two sisters, Clara Smith of Oberlin, and Julia Ann Slade and husband, Danny of Houston, TX three grandchildren, Trae and Joshua Schneider of Rustin, and Matthew Williams of Dallas, TX and fatherinlaw, Fenrick Manuel of Opelousas.

He now rests in Heaven with his beloved parents, George and Clara Manuel Schneider daughter, Penny Schneider motherinlaw, Lena Manuel and brotherinlaws, Elmo Smith and Randy Manuel.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoins Funeral Home in Eunice on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm and again on Monday, November 15, 2010 from 8:00 am until time of services. A Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm Sunday evening by Deacon Gary Gaudin and Deacon Chuck Ortego.

Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 337.457.3371.

Visitation

Ardoins Funeral Home
1301 W Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Sunday, November 14, 2010
8am10p, Rosary 6:30p, Reopen 8a

Service

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Anthonys Catholic Church
310 W. Vine Street
Eunice, LA  70535
Monday, November 15, 2010
11:00 AM

Cemetery

St. Paul Cemetery
W. Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535