Mr. Aramis Fouché
Founder
Mr. Aramis Matthew Fouché was the owner and director of Fouché's Hudson Funeral Home from 1943 until his death in 2001. But his contribution to the community extended far beyond his duties as funeral director. For most of his life, he served as a social activist and Civil Rights leader, working tirelessly to improve the quality of life for the people of Oakland.
An active supporter of the mortuary profession, Mr. Fouché organized and became the first president of the California Morticians Association. He also received many awards from various professional, civic, church and fraternal organizations, including the Certificate of Achievement from President Ronald Reagan for 20 years of service to the nation.
His other accomplishments include an appointment to the Commission of Oakland Library Advisory Board; serving as administrative assistant to the Boy Scouts of America, Alameda County; receiving the Outstanding Services to Education Award; and being awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Mortuary Administration from Bethel Institute.
After a long and full life, Mr. Fouché passed away in 2001, at the age of 97. He was survived by his widow, Mrs. Aloysia Fouché, who continues to operate Fouché's Hudson Funeral Home for over a century after its doors first opened.