With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles "Irving" LeBeouf, Sr., who departed this life on September 15, 2026, at the age of 84. On September 18, 2026, a Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church at 1:00 PM. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at the Gueydan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Heath LeBeouf, Collins LeBeouf, Luke LeBeouf, Zachary LeBeouf, Jason LeBeouf, and Colton LeBeouf. 

A visitation will take place at the Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan on Thursday, September 17, 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM, where a rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM. The visitation will continue Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:00 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.

Charles Irving LeBeouf, Sr. was the kind of man who never needed a title to be important. He simply lived the way he believed a man should: with hard work, devotion to his family and the Catholic Church, a willingness to help anyone in need, and a heart big enough for everyone.

Irving was married for 64 years to the love of his life, Margie Marceaux LeBeouf. Together, they built a life in Gueydan, LA, filled with family, laughter, good food, Cajun traditions, hard work, and countless memories. Their love was the foundation of their family and a beautiful testament to what it means to grow old together.

Irving was a proud father to four children: Charles Irving LeBeouf, Jr. and his wife, Linda; Wendy LeBeouf Theriot and her husband, Bud; Collins Frederick LeBeouf and his wife, Ramona; and Heath Jarred LeBeouf and his wife, Nikka. Being a husband and father was one of his greatest accomplishments, and his children always knew they could count on him.

His family continued to grow, and Irving treasured every generation. He was blessed with grandchildren Kristen Coburn, Chase LeBeouf, Jason LeBeouf, Luke LeBeouf, Nickolas LeBeouf, Zachary LeBeouf, Megan Lewis, and Tori Theriot. His twelve great-grandchildren: Ava, Blair, Aubrey, Baylor, Colton, Evangeline, Ezekiel, Jackson, Kennedy, Liam, Logan, and Preston brought even more love and joy into his life. In addition to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Irving was also loved by many nieces and nephews, who held a special place in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Helen Hanks LeBeouf; his son-in-law, Lawrence “Bud” Theriot; David Lewis, husband of his granddaughter Megan LeBeouf Lewis; and his beloved in-laws, who were more like siblings, Darrell and Wilda Marceaux, and Martha Marceaux Smith.

Irving is survived by his brother, Ravis LeBeouf, and his wife, Glenda, as well as a large extended family who were never simply “in-laws.” They were family in every sense of the word: Dale and Florence Benoit, Dwain and Barbara Fuselier, Nelson Marceaux, and Melvin Smith. The bonds they shared were built over years of family gatherings, meals, fishing trips, celebrations, stories, and everyday life.

A Life Well Lived

Irving knew the value of hard work.

Over the years, he worked on the highway, became a talented carpenter, and served as the produce manager at Marceaux’s Superette. Whatever job he took on, he did it with pride. Irving was meticulous about everything. If he was going to do something, he was going to do it right.

He was the kind of man who never had to be asked twice. Whether he was fixing something, lending a hand, sharing what he had, or simply being there for someone, helping others was part of who he was.

But work was only one part of Irving’s story.

He loved dancing with Margie, playing 31 with family and friends, hunting, and fishing, especially at Amoco. He also enjoyed sitting back with a cold beer, especially when spending time with family and friends. In his younger years, he enjoyed the competition and camaraderie of baseball and softball. He could also always relax and enjoy watching a good rodeo on television.

Irving especially loved spending time outdoors with his family. His son Irving Jr. remembers how much he and his dad enjoyed dove hunting together on the family property. They would work side by side preparing for dove season, getting everything ready and looking forward to the time they would spend together. It was never just about the hunting. It was about working together, being outdoors, and sharing time as father and son.

Irving also loved visiting his son Collins. Those visits often included fishing together in the local ponds and making memories the family would laugh about for years. One memory became especially unforgettable when Collins fell out of the boat. It is the kind of family story that never gets old, the kind that brings a smile every time it is told.

And Then There Were the Holidays

Wendy remembers how much everyone looked forward to the holidays because they meant gathering together to play cards. Everyone wanted Irving as their partner because, somehow, he always seemed to win. The games brought plenty of competition and laughter, but the greatest joy was simply being together.

Wendy is proud to call Irving her dad. Among her most treasured memories is the day he walked her down the aisle when she married.

Another memory became especially meaningful after Irving learned he had cancer. During that difficult time, he told Wendy how proud he was of the woman and daughter she had become.

A Cajun Way of Life

Irving carried the traditions of his Cajun heritage with him wherever he went, including the French language.

For more than 20 years, Irving fried chicken for the Fourth of July celebration at Big Lake. Year after year, family and friends looked forward to his cooking, and he became known for his delicious fried chicken. It was one of the many ways Irving brought people together and made celebrations special.

His son Heath says that when he talks about his dad, he often finds himself talking about Cajun culture and Cajun ways: hardworking people, family, cooking, fishing, and enjoying life.

Irving loved to cook, and, as Heath jokingly says, he believed that “Cajuns cook to drink!”

And Then There Was the Fish

Heath remembers eating fried fish practically every Friday for as long as he can remember. Some of his fondest memories are of the early mornings when he and his dad would head out fishing together. At the time, they were simply fishing trips. Looking back now, Heath knows they were much more than that. They were moments that became memories, and memories that became treasures.

Heath is grateful for all those early mornings with his dad. He is grateful for everything Irving did for his family. Most of all, he is proud of the man his father became.

Until the Very End

Irving was a strong man. Even while living with cancer, he continued to be Irving.

He cut his own grass and washed his beloved truck until the end. He did not let cancer define him or take away the things that gave him pride. His truck was clean, his grass was cut, and things were done the way he believed they should be.

That was Irving.

Meticulous. Determined. Independent. Hardworking.

But beneath that toughness was a man who loved deep and was deeply loved in return.

Charles Irving LeBeouf, Sr. leaves behind more than a family tree. He leaves behind stories told around kitchen tables, memories made in boats and fields, holiday card games filled with laughter and competition, Friday fish dinners, Fourth of July gatherings, and a family who will continue to tell his stories.

He leaves behind the lessons he taught simply by the way he lived: work hard, take care of your family, lend a helping hand, enjoy the outdoors, cook good food, share a cold beer with the people you love, and never miss an opportunity to make a memory.

Perhaps that is one of the greatest gifts a person can leave behind: to be remembered not only for the years he lived, but also for the lives he touched along the way.

Rest easy, Irving. Your work here is done.

Your family will carry your love, your stories, your laughter, and your Cajun ways with them always.