A ceremony celebrating the life of William Charles “Butch” Harden Jr., will be held at 10 am Saturday at St Theresa of Avila Catholic Church Gonzales.
Mr. Harden was born on January 17, 1959 and departed from this life on Monday December 17, 2018 at the age of 59 years. He was a resident of Gonzales, a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University in Engineering. He enjoyed fishing and cooking and was an avid fan of LSU sports.
He is preceded in death by his parents William Harden Sr and Donnie Parker Harden.
Butch is survived by his wife Juana Harden; his children Amy Harden (fiancé Lyle Mock), Sara Herrera (Johnny), Nydia Schockley (Travis), Juana Maria King (Billy), Chad Harden, Eduardo Estrado (Aarel); siblings Sandy Sharon (Leland), Missy Jones, Rosa Calderon (Elvin), Joey Harden Sr (Cindy), Fredy Estrada (Yesenia), Randy Harden, Louis Estrada (Maria); also survived by 10 grandchildren, 25 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to honor his life are preferred, to give a gift of love, please visit https://www.inlieuof.com/st-amant/william-charles-harden-jr-
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Butch. I will always remember the kind and giving soul of that Butch was and recall with fondness his recounting of all of his stories from his life and travels. He was a true Cajun gentleman and good ol’boy and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the difficult days ahead. God bless!