Cynthia "Cindy" Irwin

Breaux Bridge - Cynthia Louise Irwin of Breaux Bridge passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Landmark of Acadiana retirement home in Cade, Louisiana.

She is survived by her son, Jamey Joseph Johnson of Breaux Bridge; grandson, Joshua Jude Johnson (Kyla) and great-grandchild, Allen Francis Anthony Johnson of Breaux Bridge; and granddaughter, Janey Lynn Trahan (Craig) of Arnaudville. Her surviving siblings are: Kathleen Pellerin and Sam Irwin (Betty), both of Baton Rouge, and Susan Langston (David) and Carolyn Courville (Tony), both of Breaux Bridge. She will also be remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and grand-nieces & nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Robert K. Irwin and Mary Grace Amy Irwin of Breaux Bridge; a brother-in-law, Harris "Buddy" Pellerin; and a nephew, "Tee" Gantt Nicholson.

Services for Cynthia will be Monday, April 20, 2026, at Pellerin's Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. A rosary will be recited at 1 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. funeral service.

Born December 20, 1950, in Lafayette, Cynthia came to Breaux Bridge in 1960 after spending several years "on the road" as part of her Navy family. Enrolled at St. Bernard Catholic School, Cindy made friends easily and was chosen as the 1961 Junior Miss St. Martin of 1961. She made quite an impression on the Teche News reporter who noted that she was the "10-year-old brunette with the dancing eyes." Cindy retained her dancing eyes as she was selected to the inaugural group of "Ecrevettes," a group of young ladies who served as ambassadors for the 1966 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. She was a 1968 graduate of Breaux Bridge High School and attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Cynthia was active in the Breaux Bridge Jaynes of the 1970-80s. A bit of a rebel in the 1960s, she discovered, promoted and loved the power of the Beatles, Woodstock and the musical Hair much to her mother's chagrin. Later, she was a big fan and friend of Zachary Richard. She enjoyed floral arranging and had a talent for interior decoration

Cynthia was a familiar friendly face at her family's business of Amy's Grocery in Henderson where she served as produce manager for more than 20 years. She was also a distinguished plate lunch chef and prepared many outstanding "rice and gravy" meals for hungry crawfish peelers in the Bayou Amy town.

After the traumatic event of closing Amy's Grocery in 2008 (an 80-year-old family business), she devoted herself to the care of her father who suffered from the debilitating effects of several strokes. After Bob (as everyone called him) passed away in 2012, she provided care and support to mother Grace, another towering figure that went by one name. Her siblings are eternally grateful for her devotion to our parents.

Flowers are nice but donations to the St. Bernard-St. Francis Food Pantry in Cindy's honor are encouraged. Visit https://www.sbsffoodpantry.org/

Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.