Charles Thouvenel III
Charles E. Thouvenel III, 51, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Hospital – Saint Louis.
Charles Edward Thouvenel III, better known as Carlos, was born January 15, 1970 in Downey, CA, to Charles and Margaret (Garcia) Thouvenel. He grew up and attended school in the Downey area and graduated high school in 1989. Shortly after high school graduation, he began his college career and then met his wife, Renee Mishy. Carlos and Renee were united in marriage on February 26, 1991, and to their union three children were born: Martin, Vanessa and Yuma. Together, they began raising their family in California. They moved to Bourbon, MO, in 1995, and Carlos went to work for Robins Plate and Tie Factory. Later, he worked at Aerofil in Sullivan.
Carlos loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren to Six Flags, and treating them to toys while they were there. Carlos also enjoyed spending time on the river, canoeing and camping, and recently became interested in gardening.
Carlos had a big heart and was kind to everyone. He was the type of man who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He will be lovingly remembered by many.
Carlos is survived by his wife, Renee Thouvenel, of Bourbon, MO; two sons, Martin Garcia and wife, Brittany, of Bourbon, MO, & Fidel Thouvenel and girlfriend, Jean Declue, of Bourbon, MO; one daughter, Vanessa Thouvenel and fiancé, Allen Skaggs, of Bourbon, MO; five grandchildren: Violet, Vivian, Vince, Victoria and Valentino; his mother, Margaret White and husband, Michael, of Bourbon, MO; one brother, Max Thouvenel and significant other, Jennifer Wagner, of Bourbon, MO; a half-sister, Laura Lynn and husband, Greg, of AZ; and his beloved pup, Scrappy; as well as other extended relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Vito; his father, Charles Thouvenel, Jr.; his Grandma and Grandpa LuLu; a sister, Margarita Barquero; two nephews, Panfilo Martinez and Max Thouvenel; and one niece, Christina Barquero.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Thouvenel family.
Online condolences may be shared with Carlos’ family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
All arrangements are under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.