Curtis W Broussard

On Friday, July 29, 2022, Curtis Wayne Broussard, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at the age of 79, surrounded by his beloved family, following complications from an acute illness.

Curt was born on June 18, 1943, in New Iberia, LA to Luke Broussard and Barbara (Troyer) Stewart. He married Barbara Ann Languemi in Alameda, CA, on October 14, 1967, after graduating from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD earlier the same year. Always sweethearts, Curt and Barbara adventured side by side for the next 55 years.

Curt served 7 years of his naval career in Hawaii, where he and Barbara welcomed their two children and cemented life-long friendships.

Returning to civilian life in 1977, the family relocated to the California Bay Area. Curt earned his MS in Safety Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1984, leading to his career with Lockheed Missiles and Space where he proudly worked on one of his favorite projects, the Hubble Space Telescope.

Offered his dream job at NASA in 1989, the family relocated to League City, TX. He spent the rest of his career on various projects and was thrilled to regularly rub elbows with astronauts, witness a shuttle launch from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Control Center, and once be part of an active mission control team.

Retiring from NASA in 2008, Curt and Barbara continued to travel and explore the world. They especially loved to cruise and spend time at their cabin in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

Curt is a Parkinson’s survivor, diagnosed in 2007. With the immeasurable support of his wife, he led a full, active and happy life; most recently traveling to Utah in March for his granddaughter Emma’s wedding. He was an active member of his parish, quietly serving and supporting in many roles, and an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus.

Special thanks to the Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS), CarePartners Texas, the staff at UTMB hospital in League City, caregivers from Baywind Village, Griswold Home Care, and Traditions Home Health and Hospice. These organizations provided exceptional kindness, support, and guidance as Curt navigated the increasing challenges associated with his disability and health.

Curt is survived by the love of his life, Barbara Ann (Languemi) Broussard; his son David Franklin Broussard; daughter Jennifer Renee Hayes and husband Cameron; grandchildren Emma Anne Hanks and husband Hayden, Elizabeth Alene Hayes, Lauren Irene Hayes, and Darcy Renee Hayes; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and more family, all of whom he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Broussard, and both parents.

Services to be held at St. Mary of the Expectation Catholic Church (1612 E Walker St., League City, TX 77573).  Visitation held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with the Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:00 am. He will be laid to rest on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 1:15 p.m. at the Houston National Cemetery (10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038).

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Houston Area Parkinson Society (https://hapsonline.org/support/), CarePartners of Texas (https://carepartnerstexas.org/donate/), St. Mary of the Expectation Catholic Church (https://www.saintmcc.org/give), or any charitable organization you support.