John Michael "Pasdeaux" Roussel

New Iberia– A celebration of life will be held at a later date for Mr. John Michael “Pasdeaux” Roussel, 68.  Mr. John passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home with his loving family and closest friends by his side.

A native of Norco and resident of New Iberia, John was a generous, helpful, and selfless man. “Pasdeaux” as he was affectionately known, was always willing to lend a hand and go over and above when someone asked for help. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, spending time with his family and friends.

In 1972, he graduated from Destrehan High School and begin his career in construction, where he found his passion for heavy duty cranes.  John joined the Union of Operating Engineers, Local 401 in 1976. He worked for R.T.L. and R.R. Cassidy in Norco, LA, B&G Crane of New Orleans/Baton Rouge as a crane operator. In 2008 he moved to Houston and became the Service Manager for Maxim Crane Works. He then went to TNT of Houston as a Parts Manager where he worked until his passing.

He is survived by his wife, Renee Judice Roussel of New Iberia; children, Jene Roussel Schmill, John M. “Johnny” Roussel Jr., 2nd Class Petty Officer Ashley Roussel Brehm(John), and Shelby Rae Roussel; grandchildren, Hunter and Cole Schmill, Leah Chandler and Landon Dufour; siblings, Alvin J. “Joe” Roussel(Glyn Rae), Carol R. Arabie(Randolph), Mary Roussel, and George W. Roussel; mother-in-law, Carrie Dore Broussard(Sunny); brothers-in-law, Darrell Dore, Larrell Dore and Lee Dore(Todd); and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin J. “Pasdeaux” Roussel Sr., Erma Williams Roussel, stepdaughter, Nicole Dufour; father-in-law, Floyd Judice; father-in-law, Leon Dore; and his beloved bulldog, Tuxedo.

The family would like to thank Traditions Health Hospice Care, especially Shonda Lancelin-August, RN Case Manager and Michelle Minor, CNA. Thank you for aiding him in comfort in his last days. Also a very special thank you to the Employees and Management of TNT of Houston for the love and support given to John, Renee and the girls and for helping them through this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mr. Roussel’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Camp Hope-Houston, https://ptsdusa.org/camp-hope/

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.