Alexander Alex Beaupere Chachere August 20, 1932 - April 6, 2010

noemail@tonychachere.com — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Today we mourn the loss of our former President and CEO, Mr. Alex Chachere. Mr. Alex was a major part of our history as a company and frequented the facilities even in retirement. He will be greatly missed.

Alex died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. 2:10 AM. Despite the physical limitations of Parkinson’s Disease, Alex remained determined to be optimistic throughout his struggle. In the Chachere tradition, Alex lived life to the fullest. He was a world traveler, a boxing enthusiast and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a true businessman, having operated Tony Chachere & Sons Insurance Agency with his brother, Doug Chachere, and brother-in-law, James Wallace, from 1969 through 1981. He was a certified life underwriter. Beginning in 1982, Alex was President and CEO of Tony Chachere's Creole Foods until his retirement in 2000, bringing the local Opelousas company to national prominence. During his tenure, Alex was named 1991 Louisiana Small Business Person of the year. In retirement, Alex remained a member of the Board of Directors of Tony Chachere Creole Foods. Alex was a long time member of the Opelousas Elks Lodge #1048. He will be remembered as generous to his employees, loyal to his friends and loving to his family. His determination and independent spirit will be greatly missed.

For funeral arrangements and words of comfort to the family please visit

www.sibillefuneralhomes.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.

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Alexander Alex Beaupere Chachere August 20, 1932 - April 6, 2010