Tanya Marie Ardoin Manuel passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Eunice surrounded by her loving family at the age of 52 after a lengthy illness.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Cremation will follow. At the request of the family, visitation will be held on the same day from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., at which time there will be a rosary, follow by services.
Tanya is survived by one daughter, Lauren Brooke Ortego Veronie and her husband, Sean of Tepetate; one granddaughter, Audrey Shea Veronie; her father, Paul E. Ardoin of Eunice; two sisters, Rhonda Ardoin and partner Vickie LeBlanc of Gulf Shores, Alabama and Regina Aguillard and husband David Kirk of Eunice; step-sisters, Joann Molitor and Sara Shuff of Elton; step-brother, Robert Cooley of Washington state; nephews, Joshua Kirkland & husband David of Utah, Caleb Pelican of Sulphur (godchild), Hunter Aguillard of Baton Rouge (godchild); two nieces, Heather Jade Pelican of Eunice and Kelsea Aguillard of Eunice; great-nieces, Braelyn Gustin; great-nephew, Bentley Gustin; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Gayle LaFleur Thibodeaux; step-mother, Louise Ardoin; step-father, L.J. Thibodeaux; a very special aunt, Abigail LaFleur Gartman; maternal grandparents, Joseph Lee and Alverda Lafleur of Eunice; paternal grandparents, Roman and Viva Ardoin of Basile; cousin, Kevin Andrew Ardoin of Lake Charles.
Tanya worked as a certified nursing assistant and also worked in retail. She had a love for children and was adored by all of her nieces and nephews.
She also loved animals and was “nanny” to all family pets. She had a special kind of love and an understanding that was seldom matched. She went out of her way to help anyone in need, even if it meant putting herself second. She was loved so very dearly by her family and friends and will be missed forever.
Special thanks to Oak Lane Wellness & Rehab Center & Heart of Hospice.
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