Louis "Bubba" Hebert

Louis “Bubba” Hebert passed into heaven surrounded by his family on Friday, August 23, 2024. He passed away peacefully at The Village on the Park-Steeplechase in Houston, Texas, due to Alzheimer’s-related congestive heart failure. Bubba was born to Louis Hebert and Ida Mae Hebert in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. As a devout Catholic he has been a member of: St. Mary’s, St. James, St. Peter’s, Immaculate Conception, and St. Maximillian Kolbe churches over the span of his life.                                             

Bubba is survived by his five children: son, Dwayne Hebert and his wife Ginie of Cypress, TX; daughter, Renee Sipole and her husband, Scott of Magnolia, TX; daughter, Laurie Lofton and her husband, Darren of Groves, TX; son, Joey Hebert and his wife, Shelly of Houston, TX and daughter, Julie Varing and her husband Donnie of Magnolia, TX. 

He was known as “Paw Paw” by his eight grandchildren: granddaughter, Laci Lindsey and her husband, Jon of Austin, TX; granddaughter, Cherise Garcia and her husband, Azael of Cypress, TX; granddaughter, Valerie Zouzalik and her husband, Zach of Austin, TX; grandson, Alex Hebert and his wife, Audrey of Cypress, TX; granddaughter, Hailey Doty and her husband, Brennan of Port Neches, TX; granddaughter, Tori Varing of Magnolia, TX; grandson, Tyler Hebert and his fiancé, Azure Gomez of Houston, TX; granddaughter, Jillian Hebert and her boyfriend, Jeremy Key of Houston, TX. Bubba is also survived by his seven great grandchildren: Lofton, Renee, Ace, Rowan, Preston, Luke, Lucy. 

He is preceded in death by his lovely wife of 65 years, Mary Louise “Lou” Hebert; his parents, Louis and Ida Mae Hebert; his sister, Myrna Smith and his sister, Wendolyn "Tillie" Baker.

Love at first sight, Bubba married Lou at 19 years old and fathered five children by the time he was 25 years old. He worked at the Texaco Refinery for approximately 35 years in the lab as a technician and would paint houses for extra income, when he was not at the plant. Not only did he work two jobs, but he also coached baseball for several years. His heart was a giving soul. For many years, Bubba was active in the catholic organization “Society of Saint Vincent de Paul” whose members help the poor and needy. He maintained his sense of humor until the very end, often making the caregivers and residents fall in love with him instantly. He was, without a doubt, the definition of a true Christian family man and a father everyone looked up to as an example of how to be a loving and kind human being.

 The family would like to thank everyone at the Village on the Park-Steeplechase senior living facility. Our heartfelt gratitude to all who took care of Bubba these past few years. The Village was such a huge blessing to both Bubba and Lou and the entire Hebert family. We would also like to express our deepest appreciation to everyone at Bristol Hospice who helped guide us through Bubba’s transition and passing. To all the caregivers, your kind and caring bedside manner is deeply appreciated during this difficult time. Thank you all for the compassion shown. 

A gathering of friends and family will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, for a “Celebration of Life” to honor Bubba at Melancon-Livingston Funeral Home, 5601 39th Street, Groves, Texas. Visitation is from 10:30AM-12:00 PM with a rosary at 12:00PM. Mass will be held at 1:00PM at the Immaculate Conception Church, 4100 Lincoln, Groves, Texas and interment at Greenlawn Cemetery, Groves, Texas. The family will return to the church for fellowship with all who wish to join them. 

For those who would like an alternative to sending flowers, donations can be made to the Immaculate Conception Church of Groves, (409) 962-8365, where the church can help as many people in need as possible. 

Matthew 25:23 “His lord said unto him, Well Done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”