Curtis T.

Balthazar, Jr.

Homegoing Celebration

Of

Curtis T. Balthazar Jr.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that Love his appearing. 2nd Timothy 4:7-8

Under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home on Friday, November 13, 2026 there will be a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle, LA. The Burial will be held at St. Augustine Cemetery 2262 Hwy 484 Natchez, LA 71456 with Father Bill Gearhead officiating.

Curtis T. Balthazar (83) of Natchitoches, LA passed away peacefully November 2, 2026 in Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Curist was born April 6, 1943 to Flayrose and Curtis Balthazar. He was Baptized and made his First Communion at St. Augustine Catholic Church. He kept his faith and dedication to the Catholic Church. He attended school at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He graduated from Natchitoches Central High School. He attended trade school where he grasped a skill in cabinetry. He loved working with his hands, he definitely was the greatest carpenter ever.

Curtis served in the United States Military from 1967-1969 and received an Honorable Discharge. He was a proud serviceman who fought and defended our country in the Vietnam Era, where he was awarded The Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Marksman and Sharpshooter with rifle badges, and National Service Medal.  After returning from Vietnam he went to work for Kansas City Southern Railroad where he worked for over two decades. He retired from the railroad as a Switchman and loyal employee. He began enjoying his retirement spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed doing his carpentry.

He was humble, funny, and very talented. To know him was to love him. He loved riding to St. Augustine to put flowers and check on his family gravesites. He was truly dedicated to everyone he knew.

Curtis was united in marriage to Dorothy Rachal for twenty-seven years. Curtis will forever be remembered to cherish his memories: one brother; Nelson Balthazar (Bertha), two sons; Thomas Balthazar (Fala), Victor Balthazar (Johnetta), one daughter; Brandy Balthazar (deceased), five grandchildren; Alexis Balthazar, Jasmine Balthazar, Isleigh Balthazar, Travion Balthazar, and Taja Gilder, four great-grandchildren; Jacory, Kind, Karsa, and Kayser, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Acknowledgments

The family of Curits Balthazar sincerely appreciates all of your expressions of love and concern. 

We shall be eternally grateful to God for each of you. Your kindness and generosity will always be remembered.

Special Thanks:

Natchitoches Hospita

Veterans Hospital

Cabrini Hospital

St. Augustine Catholic Church

Blanchard St.-Denis Funeral Home

You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, Or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he’s gone, Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what he’d want: Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.