Rodney James Gaudet, age 78, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Cindy Benoit Gaudet; his children, Jeffrey Gaudet and wife Cherise, Ryan Gaudet and wife Andrea; his grandchildren, Bailey Malbrough, Brennen Gaudet, Jace Gaudet, Dylan Gaudet, Owen Gaudet, Mollie Gaudet; his great-grandchild, Brie Malbrough; his siblings, Daniel Gaudet and wife Judy, Cheryl Fugate; his in-laws, Karen and Danny Blanchard, and Paul and Son Hui Benoit; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rodney was preceded in passing by parents, Lloyd and Genevieve Gaudet; his in-laws, Paul and bertha Benoit; and his brother-in-law, Joseph Fugate and Phil Benoit.

Rodney was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved going to the camp to duck hunt with his sons, grandchildren, brother-in-law, and father-in-law. He loved fishing, playing golf, vacations with the family and enjoyed going on cruises. He loved and adored his family and enjoyed going to sporting events with the grandkids. Rodney also enjoyed playing booray with his cousin, brother, and uncles, and many memories were made playing liver pool rummy with his mother, aunt, uncle, and other relatives. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and neighbors, but most of all he cherished spending special time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Rodney served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He spent most of his working career in electrical supplies and sales. Rodney was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation in honor of Rodney on November 7, 2026, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, beginning at 9:30a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00a.m. Rodney will be laid to rest in St. Francis Cemetery #2.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Richard Haydel, Dr. Scott Haydel and the staff at Terrebonne General for their care, compassion, and loving support.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rodney James Gaudet.