Ethel Latapie Thiel Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ethel Latapie Thiel of Lacombe, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Malcom J. Thiel, Jr.; her mother Ethel McCloskey; and her children, Ethel and Donald. She is survived by : her children, Karen Rabalais (Wallace), Cheryl Gautier Perry (Terry), Darlene Benfatti (Jude), Malcom "Bubba" Thiel (Pat) and Dudley Thiel (Teresa); her brother-in-law Michael Thiel; and her grandchildren, Janell Kahl (Nat), Sean Rabalais, Steven Rabalais (Jen), Scott Rabalais, Stacey Rabalais, Christy Mumphrey (Brent), Ray Gautier, Jr., Joey Gautier (Danielle), Dudley Thiel (Katherine), Tara Pilet (Jeff), Emily Strickland (Christian), Amelia Jeanmarie (Brandon) and Andrew Benfatti (Tyler). She is also survived by 24 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ethel's memory to St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61030 Brier Lake Dr., Lacombe, LA 70445.