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Kathy Fontenot Obituary

Mrs. Fontenot, age 83, died on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at her Wasilla, Alaska, home -where she wanted to be with her loving husband and best friend, Bryan, when the time came.
She is survived by her husband, Bryan Fontenot of over 44 years; her sons, Douglas Burdick and his wife Brenda and their children, Jamie, Jennifer, Colt and Eric and five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Emily, Erin, Tyler and Abby; and her son, Lony Burdick with his wife Rhonda and their daughter Kris Rhoades; her son, Adrien Tucker and his wife, Violette; Kathy's sister, Gerry and husband Harold Baque of Opelousas, La.; sister, Melody Gilcrease of Scott, La.; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Hilda Darbonne; her sister, Brunella Fruge; her brother, Hubert Darbonne; her brother, Joseph "Buddy" Darbonne; her son, Barth Eric Burdick; nieces, Toni and Patty Andrus; and nephew, Jody Darbonne.
She will be greatly missed by all family and friends too great in numbers to count and all who knew her loved her.
Kathy asked that there be no viewing and that there be a memorial service held for friends and family to attend at the Sunny Knik Church in Wasilla, Alaska, that she and Bryan attended. Kathy wished to be cremated and her ashes spread on the Kenai River.
The family would like to send special thanks to all those who share in the loss of this wonderful wife, mother and friend, such a gentle soul and a loving heart.
Arrangements are with Janssen's Mat-Su Funeral Home.

Published by Anchorage Daily News on Dec. 11, 2016.
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Rhonda Burdick

December 27, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Kathy's passing. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Renee Fontenot

December 19, 2016

Kathy was my rock and encourager through the many tough years in my life. Not only was she my boss and best friend but she believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. We lost contact through the years but she never left my mind or heart. I though of her everyday and thank God for her guidance. I can say that she is the one person I had trust in during a time when I had lost faith in humanity. Dear Kathy, I can't thank you enough. I owe you so much. Today my life is filled with an amazing truestworthy husband, love from him, my children, grandchildren and great grandson. I will forever remember and love you.

Harriet Leggett

December 18, 2016

Bryan sending condolences from Jane Sebastien and familu

December 16, 2016

Me and my family here in Washington are with u in our prayers and hopefully soon to see u on the other side of the world I Chas Andrus loves u with all my heart. And Bryan as well. I will keep praying for Bryan to stay strong for us and his loved ones. Chas Andrus

Chas Andrus

December 12, 2016

RIP Aunt Kathy. Beautiful lady.

Hailey Richard

December 12, 2016

My thoughts are with you Bryan during this very sad and difficult time. May Kathy RIP!

COLEEN LEONARD

December 12, 2016

Bryan, Doug, Lony and Adrien, May God bless you all and know that the memories that makes Kat's departure so painful now are the same memories that will comfort you later. She was such a special person to us all, and will live in our memories and heart forever.Velma

Theresa Velma Darbonne

December 12, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always.

Brenda Burdick

December 12, 2016

Bryan, Doug, Lony and Adrienne,
The memories responsible for the pain and sorrow you feel now, are the same memories that will comfort you later. She was like no other to all of us. May God Bless and comfort all of you
Kat you may be gone from this world, but NEVER from my heart and memories
Love Ya

Theresa Velma Darbonne

December 12, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

J

December 12, 2016

As you reflect on the memories and quality time you had with your dear loved one, may you be comforted knowing your family will be in our prayers. Matt. 6:9,10

December 12, 2016

My bestest friend in the whole world! I will miss and love you forever...

Mellie

December 12, 2016

She is my love, my friend, my life and strength. She will always be in my heart. Bryan Fontenot

Bryan Fontenot

December 11, 2016

We were so sad to hear of Kathy's passing. We will always smile knowing that we can say we knew this wonderful fun loving person. When I meet up with employees of the Daily World, her name always comes up. We will always remember the great times we had with her and Bryan and the kids. Our prayers are with y'all.

Guy and Connie Landreneau

December 10, 2016

My love for her will continue to grow, she was the most wonderful person I have ever known.

Jennifer Traini

December 10, 2016

Forever loved

Jamie Bordelon

December 10, 2016

Remembering the good times we had together both here in Alaska and visiting them in La.

As my dear friend, she will be missed, and as we called each other"outlaws" as we did not like the word "inlaws", we had a lot of fun.

Dorris L Rhoades

December 10, 2016

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