
Norman Joseph Broussard
September 14, 1936 - March 21, 2026
Norman Joseph Broussard, age 89, was called home to be with our Lord on March 21, 2026, in Manvel, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was entrusted to Hayes Funeral Home in Santa Fe, Texas, for cremation.
Norman was born on September 14, 1936, in Erath, Louisiana, to Simon and Aurore (Langlinais) Broussard. In high school, he met the love of his life, Shirley Bertrand. They were married on June 20, 1954, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana. Together, they built a life rooted in love and family.
He proudly served in the Louisiana National Guard in his early adulthood. They later relocated to Port Sulphur, Louisiana, where Norman worked as an electrician for Freeport Sulphur Company for 37 years before retiring.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Alvin Broussard, Tee Ray Broussard, and Tee June Broussard.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Shirley Broussard; his brother, Paul Johnnie Broussard and wife Brenda of New Iberia, Louisiana; his son, Nathan G. Broussard of Scott, Louisiana; his daughter, Paula S. Broussard of Manvel, Texas; his grandchildren, Krissy Broussard Miller and husband Christian of Rosharon, Texas; Shanna Morales and husband Jaime of Corpus Christi, Texas; and Annabella, Olivia, and Gabriella Broussard of Youngsville, Louisiana; and his great-grandchildren, Ryan, Jordan, and Jaxon Morales of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana, on April 11, 2026. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 12:30 p.m. and Mass at 1:00 p.m. A gathering will follow at a family member’s home.
The family would like to recognize the following as honorary pallbearers: Brad Bertrand, Kevin Broussard, Brian Broussard, Christian Miller, Jaime Morales, Ryan Morales, Paul Allen Broussard, and Kenneth Teekel.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23
