Randy James Braud

Randy James Braud

Randy Braud Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, 2010.
A devoted husband, loving father and trusted friend, he passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010. He was 59, owner of the Braud Co., a native of Dutchtown and resident of St. Amant. Visiting will be at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, Thursday, Oct. 21, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting will resume at St. John the Evangelist Church, Prairieville, Friday, Oct. 22, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in the Prairieville Community Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Ranette Brown Braud; daughter, Danyelle Braud; two sons, Travis Braud and Conner Braud; three sisters, Reynelle Bercegeay, Joyce Kling and husband AJ, and Michael "Mickey" Zaitoon and husband Samear; two brothers, John Wayne Braud and wife Nina Jo and Terry Braud and wife Marsha; a special nephew, Tim Braud; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Cotton and Lovey Brown; sisters-in-law and their spouses, Rhonda and Embrey Hood and Renee and William Samuel; and a brother-in-law, Rudy Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Enola Babin Braud; and a brother-in-law, Walter Bercegeay. Pallbearers will be Brett Rushing, Curtis Rouyea, Tony Cochran, Kenny Fife, Gregory Cambre, Donald Jones, Alan Matherne, Reeve Barrow and Keith Maddie. He was a member of the original Bac Trac band. He was also a gifted musician. He enjoyed playing his guitar and visiting with friends. Visit www.oursofh.com to offer condolences to the family.

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October 28, 2010

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October 23, 2010

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October 22, 2010

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Tim Penny

October 28, 2010

Ranette, Conner and family,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. May your faith give you strength and your memories bring comfort!

October 23, 2010

Ranette and family,
I am very saddened to find out my buddy passed away. I was more saddened b/c I was on my last night of a week long cruise when I found out and upset b/c I couldn't attend the services to express my condolences and to tell Randy goodbye. Ranette if you read this I will be by soon to talk to you. May God be with you and all of Randy's family in these tough times.
Michael J Richardson

Charles Turnage

October 22, 2010

he was a good man my condolences

Tina Walker

October 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you family and friends. Mr. Randy was a awesome person. I knew him through my mom, she worked for him at one time.( Kathleen Sanders) I know she would of wanted to be there with all of you. God Bless Tina Walker

John T

October 22, 2010

you be missed randy. John T

Jamie Frederic- Braud

October 22, 2010

So very sorry to hear about Randy. He was such a wonderful, happy person and a pleasure to know. He will be sadly missed. Please know my sympathies are with you at this time. I'm here if I can help. Love to you all, Jamie Frederic-Braud

Judy Alford LeBourgeois

October 22, 2010

Ranette and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. I went to schoold with Randy for 12 years, we all had losts of fun and great memories at Dutchtown. Your memories will see your thru your trying time.

Tarvin Dufrene, Jr.

October 22, 2010

We had great times together with Randy at the Union Hall as well as listening to him play music in his Garage. He made us laugh every time we meet him. Every time I was around Bayou Terrace and he was passing by he would stop by to say Hi and joke a little about Chad. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the Braud Family. Boo and Terri

October 22, 2010

From all the Members of United Steel Workers Local 620 we offer our deepest condolences to the Braud Family, Pops will be missed.
Jordy Richardson
President United Steel Workers
Local 620 Gonzales, LA

Debbie Babin

October 21, 2010

Ranette, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your son, and all the Braud family have my deepest sympathy. There are no words right now that can make this any better. Just keep your Faith, and know you have friends and love ones to help you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

October 22, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Evie (Y) Dickson

October 21, 2010

Dear Renette,
So sorry to hear about Randy!!! Girl I wish I could be there for you and your family!! I am in Indiana now.. Please know that ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers!!! I pray God will carry ya'll in His arms through this! He will be there with you!! Just rely on Him .. I really miss ya'll!! We really had some good times together!! All the races we endured lol!! I remember when ya'll got together!! oh what a day!! Randy really was a work of art!! He will be missed!! Take care and give the kids a hug for me and tell them how sorry I am for their loss!! Love ya'll

Kevin Kernan

October 21, 2010

To All the Braud Cousins: My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

October 21, 2010

Dear Ranette,

We are so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our prayers.
Doesn't seem all that long ago when we were all at Chem Leaman

Fondly,
Gloria and Lucky Geringer
Denham Springs

Jane Lanoux

October 21, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. It is hard now but as time passes it will get easier just hold on to all of the wonderful memories we all have of Braud. And all the Good Times. I miss you all very much Sorry I can't be there now just know that you all are in my thought and Prayers God Bless

Jane Lanoux

October 21, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss Braud will be missed every day he is an amazing person. I love you guys you are all in my prayers. God Bless you and your family. Love & miss you all

Roy Duncan

October 21, 2010

Travis, we were so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember the old times when you would spend the night at our house on Oak Meadow St. We would stay up late telling goofy jokes and just being silly.
I have often wondered how your life turned out. You were a kool little kid that I didn't mind Timmy hanging out with. I pray that you have a relationship with God, and that he will comfort you through all this.
Again, sorry to hear about your dad.
Timmy is on facebook if you want to hook up with him.
Take care Travis.
From Mr Roy and Timmy Duncan from the Oak Meadow St days.

Dena & Pete Foret

October 21, 2010

Ranette & Conner....we were very upset when we heard about Randy. He will be missed by all of us on Bayou Terrace.

Kern K. Kernan

October 21, 2010

I join in sorrow with the relatives I share with Randy and his many friends who joined his life long after I left Louisiana. Randy had not yet been born to share in the wonderful memories I have of his parents and older siblings when we enjoyed the family life of Uncle Fishy and Aunt Enola and their growing family.

Kristi Picou

October 21, 2010

Ranette and Conner,

So very sad to hear of Mr. Randy passing away, he was such a very nice person. My thoughs and prayers are with yall and his entire family. He will definitely be missed by many, love yall.

Chad Guidry

October 21, 2010

Ranette and family I am sorry for your loss. Randy (HEY BOY)was a good friend of mine who I enjoyed talking and laughing with, The best times down the street was listening to Randy, Curtis and Donald play guitars in the garage, I will miss him Dearly and will always remember the special times we had. Chad, Monica, and kids

john & adele breaux

October 21, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

October 21, 2010

Ranette, we are so sorry for your loss.....let us know if you need anything. Love Theresa & Terry Ducote

October 21, 2010

Ranette and family, we send out deepest condolences at the time of your loss. Randy will be missed by all. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Dennis and Glenda Lanoux

Vanessa Tims Merrow

October 21, 2010

Danyelle and Braud Family,
Offering my deepest sympathies. I will keep you and Braud family in my prayers.

Nancy Berthelot Major

October 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 21, 2010

I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked along side of Randy for many
years at Jobsite, and also sang in bands with him over the years.
I've always considered him a wonderful
friend and always one of the "Good Guys"
His passing will leave a void in many
lives.
My deepest sympathy
Gwen Landry Geismar, Louisiana

Gretchen McLean Tircuit

October 21, 2010

Ranette, we are thinking of you and keeping you and the entire family in our prayers. Remember beautiful memories are kept alive in your heart, so with time may your pain ease and those memories bring you comfort. With deepest sympathy and love, Gretchen and Ken

Paul & Colleen Gaines

October 21, 2010

Ranette and family, we are sorry for your loss. Randy will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl Kernan-Fontenot

October 21, 2010

Dear Braud Cousins: Over the years I have spent many hours doing our family history always with the intent that we would have a big family get together and yet there never seemed the right time. Mama and Aunt Enola are now gone and time is slipping. What a shock to hear about Randy. He being the baby is the one I knew the least and I regret not having the opportunity to really get to know him. Aunt Freda always wanted to have a reunion. Maybe now we'll work towards one. Meanwhile, please know you are in my prayers today. I spent the afternoon he died visiting with Aunt Louise and we actually talked about Uncle Fishy and Grandma and Grandpa Braud and some of the good ole days. Again, love and prayers are sent your way.

Lynn Landry

October 20, 2010

I am truly sorry for your lost. Randy played for a while in both of my bands, Ramrods and Sundown. We rode and worked together at Jobsite. I thought of him often, especially when I looked at my old guitar I bought from him years ago. Randy was my friend. He'll be missed. God be with you. Lynn Landry, Slaughter, LA.

Deanie Templet

October 20, 2010

Ranette, I am so sorry for your loss. Randy was a great guy. We all had a lot of fun together all those years ago.You & your son, & all of Randy's family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that you have my deepest sympathy.

October 20, 2010

Ranette and Conner,
We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
Bob, Jo and Blake Scouten

Bill and Rickie Bliss

October 20, 2010

Ranette and Conner:

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

James,Cheryl,& Darrlyn Duhe'

October 20, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Amy Pinson

October 20, 2010

I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Braud family & I will keep you in my prayers. Travis, if you need anything or just to talk, I am here for you.

Always---Amy PPinson

Allen Matherne

October 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family. It was a honor to know Randy and too be apart of his life. I will miss him greatly for he was a great friend.

Kevin Acy

October 20, 2010

Already missing the rides we shared, gonna be tough to find our way without the lighthouse he provided, Kevin Acy and the boys

Lynn Landry

October 20, 2010

To Randy's family, I am so sorry for your lost. I still have the 1972 Fender Telecaster Slimline guitar I bought from Randy long ago, and think about him every time I see it. We played music together, worked, and rode to work together, and had some good times and some not so good times together.He was my friend. God be with you.

October 20, 2010

Sorry for your loss.

B.J Felps Sr.

Linda Cornett

October 20, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Braud family. Randy was such a caring, funny, and loving person. When Randy, Curt and Donald got together playing the guitar and singing, it was always a great time. He brought laughter to everyone he met. My hope and prayer is that fond memories of Randy's life help his family and friends get thru this difficult time.

Angie Guedry

October 20, 2010

Ranette,
I am so sorry to hear about Randy. You and your family will be in my prayers.

SANDRA (DEAN) WILLIAMS

October 20, 2010

CONNOR, RANNETTE,DANYELL, TRAVIS, KEEP THE FAITH BE STRONG,MY PRAYER ARE WITH YALL. GOD BLESS!

October 20, 2010

Ranette and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him as a friend and neighbor,
his friendly hello's when driving by. Also, his like of my sauerkraut.
Reminded him of his childhood. God Bless. Leon and Lou Dennis

SANDRA (DEAN) WILLIAMS

October 20, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Wallace Pourciau

October 20, 2010

Tim and Mark,
I remember hunting with you and Randy in duck blinds, rubbing shoulders, carrying on while we hunted. I always had to tell Randy ==== take them. Our friendship meant a lot to me. I am so sorry to hear about Randy.

Connie and Chester Martin

October 20, 2010

Ranette and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We will all miss Randy.

Vicki Bourgeois

October 20, 2010

Ranette, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Randy will be missed.

Vicki Bourgeois

October 20, 2010

Ranette and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Randy will be missed.

October 20, 2010

Ranette and Conner, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Darren and LaNita Braud and the staff of Elegant Affairs.

Enjoying fun time in Bayou Terrace!

Judy Grounds

October 20, 2010

Ranette and Conner,
Randy will be missed by many friends. Everyone will miss his sense of humor and laughter. Just know all his, yours, and Conner's friends are thinking of you.

Judy Grounds

October 20, 2010

Ranette and Conner,
Randy was a very special friend to many. We will all miss his sense of humor and laughter.

The Braud Family loving life on Bayou Terrace

Judy Grounds

October 20, 2010

Laura Jones

October 20, 2010

I met Randy several times visiting my brother, Donald, and his family. Always a pleasure to be around. He was one of my brother's dearest friends. He will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace, Randy. God Bless his loving family.

Chelsea & Shelby Stewart

October 20, 2010

Conner and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lloyd & Sharon Hebert

October 20, 2010

Ranette and family, we are so very sorry for your loss.

Tony and Denise Carter

October 20, 2010

Ranette and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

October 20, 2010

Ranette, Danyelle, Travis and Conner,
May God bless all of you at this most difficult time. I have known Randy for a very long time and know what a good person he was. I know that he will be dearly missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Randy and Carla Gautreau

Aline Lemoine

October 20, 2010

Ranette, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Ann Berteau

October 20, 2010

Travis, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. Love you, MC Ann

Lisa Acosta

October 20, 2010

Ranette & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this difficult time. He was a great and caring man.

Lisa, Erin and Alli Acosta

October 20, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Kenny & Angie Andrews

October 20, 2010

May the love of your friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this t ime.

Heather Marchand

October 20, 2010

There are no words that will make any of this better, eaiser,or go away. We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Paul and Heather Marchand

Gloria Lee

October 20, 2010

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

Lance,Wendy & Jacqui Bourque

October 20, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Paul and Cheryl Breaux

October 20, 2010

Ranette and family, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. We are here if you need us.

MARK ( NAPA AUTO PARTS ) ARBONEAUX

October 20, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

mark babin

October 20, 2010

ranette and family my prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of need.
Mark Babin and Cindy Passig

Randy Paula

October 20, 2010

Ranette and Danyell,Travis,Conner we are very sorry for your sudden loss. As a pass musician, friend and employee of yours we will cherish all the memories of the past. May God Bless you guys and wish the very best. Paula & Randy B and my children are very grateful for the things you did for them as they were growing up.

Tammy Sanchez Charbonnet

October 20, 2010

Ranette,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Your memories and faith in God will help you get thru this.

Trudy Moran

October 20, 2010

Ranette, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

RONNIE & MISSY MELANCON

October 20, 2010

RANETTE AND THE BRAUD FAMILY. OUR CONDOLENCES AND SYMPHATY ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

PAM TEMPLET

October 20, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

October 20, 2010

Ranette and Conner We are so sorry of your family loss.we will remember him as a great musician and a great person as time go by it will get easybut his memember will keep you going . love you GAYLE &AL BROWN

October 20, 2010

Ranette and Conner We are so sorry of your loss. Wewill remember him as a great musician and great person. Weknow it hard now as time go by it will get easy ourprayers are with you love you Gayle & AL Brown

Debbie & Terry McConnell

October 19, 2010

Ranette and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Jan Rouyea

October 19, 2010

To Ranette, Conner and the Braud Family, we are so sorry for your loss. our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Lane, Jan and Falynn Rouyea

Gena & Brad St Pierre

October 19, 2010

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

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