Sidney Austin Poche Sr.

Sidney Austin Poche, Sr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the age of 96. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 76 years, Blanche Samanie Poche; his parents, Sidney Joseph Poche and Annette Portier Poche; his siblings, Lance Poche and Myra Maubret; and his daughter-in-law, Jenny Poche. He is the cherished father of Sidney Poche Jr. (Eulalie), Mark Poche, and Maria P. Simon (Vernon). He is the devoted grandfather of Scott Poche, Todd Poche (Linda), Jason Simon (Robin), Heather P. Rodgers (Ralph), and Jerremy Simon. He is the loving great- grandfather of Brandon Poche (Bridgett), Ashley P. McDonald (Ramon), Taylor Simon, Jacob Rodgers, Abigail Rodgers, Lena Simon, and Luke Simon. He is the loving great- great- grandfather of Kirsten McDonald, Bryce Poche, and Travis Bourgois. He is the loving brother of John C. Poche. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A retired millwright from Celotex Corporation, Sidney was a proud US Army Veteran who served in WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post 222 for 72 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, July 5, 2019 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.