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Claude Gonsoulin Obituary
DELCAMBRE - Funeral Services will be conducted for Mr. Claude Cleveland Gonsoulin, age 67, at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with J Wilson Matt officiating. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until service time with a Rosary recited at 11:00 AM.
Claude Cleveland Gonsoulin leaves behind his wife, the love of his life and best friend, Janet Gonsoulin.
He is also survived by his son, Drs. Shannon J. Gonsoulin and wife Toni of New Iberia; daughter, Wendy Gonsoulin Ghattas and husband Rony of Plano, TX; stepson Robbie Barras and wife JoEllen of Delcambre; stepdaughter, Gina Barras Theriot and husband David of Delcambre; grandchildren, Taylor Christine, Johnathon Claude, Anna Diane and Joshua Anthony Gonsoulin of New Iberia, E.J. and Elise Gabrielle Ghattas of Plano, TX; step-grandchildren Corrie Janelle Saunier, Alyssa Marie Theriot, Alex John and Aliana Claire Barras; step-great grandchildren, Blaise Ashton and Jorrie Claudette Vital of Delcambre; brother, Joseph Wilson Gonsoulin of New Iberia; sister, Genevieve Julie Guidry of Rayne; aunt, Mrs. Jeannette Matt Young of Opelousas and uncle, Fr. J. Wilson Matt of New Iberia.
He was preceded in death by his parents Claude Joseph and Beatrice Matt Gonsoulin and nephew Joshua Joseph Gonsoulin.
Pall bearers will be Ronnie Gonsoulin, James Sprague, Glen Miguez, David Bonin, Daniel Faulk and Randy Degeyter.
In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre.
To view on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Claude Gonsoulin
Jeffrey & Joel Songne
August 15, 2011
Shannon & Wendy, we were so sorry to here about the passing of your father. We just heard about it this weekend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your father was a wonderful man and we know he will be missed.
John Berard
August 12, 2011
Shannon and Family.....You all have my deepest sympathy. Claude went to school with us in the eight grade at old St. Peters College. He was always a good friend through the years. We will all miss him. He will stay in our prayers.
August 10, 2011
Shannon, Wendy, Grandchildren and Margaret, I am so sorry to hear of Claude's death. May God wrap his arms around you all in this time of sorrow. He is in a better place now. Free from pain and suffering. May in rest in Peace. We will all see him again. Love you all, Dina, Skye, Chase, Brance, Cullen, Ireland and Isabella Sonnier
Gayle Babineaux Prados
August 9, 2011
What a tremendous loss of a kind and good man. A part of my life since I was 8 years old, losing him was like losing a brother. He will always be in my heart and mind, leaving me with such great memories. He had such a Joie De Vivre and will be missed by so many people. My heart felt sympathies to all of you.
Annie Landry Viator
August 8, 2011
Shannon, Please accept my sympathy on your loss. I'm still in Texas with cows and cowboys!
Annie
Alicia Prados Haydel
August 8, 2011
Uncle Claude will always have a special place in my heart. I have such fond memories of him in my childhood. He will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to all of the family.
Carol Keeter
August 7, 2011
Please know that your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
August 6, 2011
Wendy, Rony, Eliott, Elise, and family, may God's peace be with you all.
The Hahn Family (Plano, TX)
Mary Silva
August 6, 2011
Shannon and family, we would like to extend our condolences to all of you in your time of grief. We will keep all of you in our hearts and prayers during this mournful time. We pray that God will comfort you in this time of need. Just take comfort in knowing that Mr. Gonsoulin will live on in your hearts and that he will always be with you. From Bobby and Mary Silva
Pearl Butler
August 6, 2011
Shannon So sorry to hear that you lost your dad.We are thinking of you and the family at this sad time in your life. Pearl Butler and Frieda Lafont
August 6, 2011
Claude will be missed by all that knew him
Willis Segura Jeanerette LA.
Dickie LeBlanc
August 6, 2011
Mr.Claude u will always me in our hearts we have been friends for a long time and u will not be forgtten .......
your friend , Dickie LeBlanc
John P Lapeyrouse
August 6, 2011
I have known Claude for many years and was sorry to here of his death. He was a good man that was easy to deal with.
August 6, 2011
Shannon and family, Jim notified us of your father's passing. My condolences for your loss. Hold on to the good memories... . Jean Gonsoulin Toepfer
June Granger
August 6, 2011
Shannon,Wendy and family, sorry to hear of your Dad passing. We extend our sympathy to the family.
June and Sheila Granger
Monique Richard Simpson
August 6, 2011
Shannon,
My heart hurts for you and your family. Please know that your dad is in heaven letting everyone know how proud he is of you and Wendy. Cherishing the good memories will keep your dad alive within you forever. Praying for you!
Cy Migues
August 6, 2011
May God bless your families during this hard time. Uncle Claude's smile will be missed by many. Sorry I will not be attending the funeral but if anyone needs, I am only a phone call away. I will be praying for you.....Love Cy
Rochelle Bernard
August 6, 2011
Wendy and Shannon
I'am so sorry for your lost , know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy Marsalis Oubre
August 5, 2011
wendy & shannon sorry to hear of your dad passing .he was close with my dad in our younger years ,always had a joke & laugh for us we were 5 girls as you all remember ,that was good days ,will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts . blessings Wendy
CRYSTAL MARSALIS BREAUX
August 5, 2011
SHANNON, WENDY & REST OF FAMILY ,I KNOW MR. CLAUDE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW , HE SURE WAS A JOKING MAN , HE AND MY FATHER WOULD HANG OUT A LOT TOGETHER FISHING AND OTHER THINGS , HE ALWAYS WOULD GIGGLE AND KEEP US GOING ,LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES WILL PRAY FOR YOU ALL AND REST OF FAMILY , LOVE YA ALL CRYSTAL.
ANETTE SISSY MARSALIS
August 5, 2011
MR. CLAUDE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY , LAUGHING, AND JOKING ,HE WAS VERY CLOSE WITH MY FAMILY . SHANNON AND WENDY ,REST OF FAMILY WILL PRAY FOR YOU ALL , BLESSINGS SISSY
Virginia Marsalis
August 5, 2011
sooo sorry to hear of mr,Claude passing he was very close with my dad your family has my symathies ,i remember him when we were young he and my dad fished a lot .
kay marsalis
August 5, 2011
He was a good friend to my mom and dad! I remember him as i grew up! I have not seen him in at least 4 years. But the memories of him are GOOD!! Kay (Short Stop) Marsalis
Edwin Gonsoulin
August 5, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived, we will cherish the memories forever.
Randy Segura
August 5, 2011
sorry for your lost,he was a great friend and a great man
August 5, 2011
Shannon,
Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Ellis
Amigos Por Vida
August 5, 2011
Shannon,
Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Ellis
Amigos Por Vida
Randy Segura
August 5, 2011
sorry for your lost,Claude was a great man i'll miss you buddy,the other jr
Barbara David
August 5, 2011
Claude was a great man, he will be missed by all !!
GENIE DUGAS
August 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kenneth & Gwen Monot
August 4, 2011
Mrs. Janet we're so sorry to learn of Mr. Claude's death. The world lost a good man, but God needed another angel.
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