Patriarch of beloved Cajun market known for meats and specialty goods dies in Acadiana

With four locations across Acadiana, NuNu’s is a one-stop-shop for local families looking for the old-fashioned Cajun meat market experience, with the convenience of a modern grocery store.

The success of NuNu’s Market, with stores in Youngsville, Maurice, Milton and Scott, is largely thanks to the lifelong efforts of Walter “NuNu” Broussard, whose death was announced on social media on Sunday, March 22 with a family statement.

“With heavy hearts, we are sharing the passing this morning of our namesake and monarch Walter ‘NuNu’ Broussard. His life and legacy will continue to be celebrated and remembered by all who loved him.”

NuNu’s was founded in Milton in 1953 by Arthé Broussard, Walter’s father. The shop originally operated as a lounge and sundries store, and was transformed into a proper grocery store in 1976 with the opening of a new NuNu’s Market, from Walter and Jeannette Broussard…

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