Bernard “Caddock” Cambre Jr. passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the age of 80.

He was the beloved husband of Rita Laiche Cambre for 49 years. He was the loving father of Darlene Blank (Donald Jr.), Lisa Willis and Denise Adams (William).

He was the proud grandfather of Brittany, Heather, Chase, Megan and Chelsey and great grandfather of Aurora, Bentson and Evangelina.

Cambre is survived by siblings Alma Keller, Mary Simon, Michelle, Terry, Stanley, Paul and Daniel Cambre.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Adrienne Cambre and siblings Mable Hidalgo, Alice Hebert, Walter, Bernice and Betty Jean Cambre.

He also leaves behind his loving dog BJ.

Cambre enjoyed fishing, hunting, doing woodwork, cooking and, most of all, spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all.

Relatives and friends attended a visitation at St. Joan of Arc Church in LaPlace on July 11. A Funeral Mass was celebrated the same day. Interment followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Reserve.

Condolences may be expressed at hcalexanderfuneralhome.com.