RIP offshore worker Craig Joseph Myers

The death of offshore worker Craig Joseph Myers of New Iberia, La. has been confirmed. Myers was killed after being adrift in the Gulf of Mexico after he and nine co-workers evacuated their liftboat the Trinity II which was disabled during Tropical Storm Nate last Thursday afternoon. Nick Reed, a fellow resident of New Iberia, is listed as missing. Two other Louisiana residents, Jeremy Parfait of Houma and Ted Derise, Jr., of New Iberia, were among the seven confirmed survivors.  A Bangladesh worker was rescued alive but later died in the hospital.

The following is Myers’ obituary which appears in the Pellerin Funeral Homes website.

Craig Joseph Myers

May 10 1979 - Sep 11 2011

New Iberia – Funeral services are pending at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia, for Craig Joseph Myers, 32, who died Sunday, September 11, 2011 .

Born on May 10, 1979 , Craig was a graduate of New Iberia Senior High, and worked as a crane operator for Trinity Lift Boats. He enjoyed cars, trucks, jet skies, four wheelers, but most of all spending time with his family and friends. Craig will be deeply missed.

Survivors include parents, Steve and Debra Waguespack Myers of New Iberia; grandparents, Nelton and Betty Myers of New Iberia; brother, Jason Myers of New Iberia; sister, Heather Frith and husband Scott of New Iberia; girl friend, Keisha Burke of New Iberia; nieces and nephews, Chet Ransonet, Chase Ransonet, Alicee Frith, Gracie Frith; godmother, Sherry Romero of New Iberia; godchild, Cruz Reed of New Iberia; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dalton Waguespack, and Audrey Waguespack Prince; uncle, Keith Waguespack; and his close friend, Nicholas Reed.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.