Clarence passed from this life to eternal life at his residence in Gonzales on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the age of 86 years, 7 months, & 14 days old. Born on August 12, 1927 in Gonzales, LA to Loney and Lucien Berteau. While in the U.S. Navy, he was a Hospital Corpsman 3rd class and a Veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict. He was survived by his wife Faye Catherine Marchand Berteau; 3 daughters and sons in law: Suzanne Berteau Hamilton and Mark, Charla Berteau, Annette Berteau Dupre' and Chris; 2 sons and daughter in law: Jeffrey Paul Berteau and Sherian, David Berteau; sister: Bettie Berteau Carmody; brothers: Lucien J. "Jay" Berteau Jr., James "Jim" Berteau; 8 grandchildren: Patrick Berteau, Benjamin Berteau, Katy Berteau, Zack Dupre', Courtney Dupre', Stephen Dupre', Renee Berteau Smith, Lisa Berteau Smith. Preceded in death by his mother and father: Loney Gautreaux Berteau and Lucien James Berteau; 2 brothers: Clyde Berteau, Tommy Berteau; sister: Jewel Berteau Banning. Visitation will be held at St. Theresa of Avila on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 8:00am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am officiated by Father Matt Dupre. Pallbearers: Zachary Dupre(grandson), Patrick Berteau(grandson), Courtney Dupre'(granddaughter), Stephen Dupre(grandson), Katy Berteau(granddaughter), Rene Berteau Smith(granddaughter), Lisa Berteau Smith(granddaughter), Chris Dupre'(son in law), Mark Hamilton(son in law). Honorary Pallbearers: Benjamin Berteau(grandson), Alex Bates(great nephew), Tim Smith(former son in law). Clarence had a Pharmacy Degree and was the Owner/Pharmacist of Berteau's Pharmacy and M&B Shoe Store, both in Gonzales. The Family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Ochner's Hospital, Sage Rehab, and St. Joseph Hospice for their wonderful care.
Source: The Advocate