Gerald James LeJeune

Gerald James LeJeune obituary

Gerald James LeJeune

Gerald LeJeune Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Quirk & Son Funeral Home - Eunice on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Gerald James LeJeune passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at the age of 78. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. At the request of family, visitation will begin at Quirk & Son on Wednesday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with the funeral home remaining open all night and until time of services on Thursday. There will be a Rosary at 6:30 PM on Wednesday by Deacon Chuck Ortego. Gerald is survived by one daughter, Tracy Manuel; his daughter-in-law, Angie LeJeune; seven grandchildren, Holli LaFleur (Ryan), Cortnie Fogleman (Scott), Justin Manuel, Tayler LeJeune, Charlie LeJeune, Trent LeJeune (Bailey), Dana LeJeune; sixteen great-grandchildren, Tanner, Scott Jr., Tylor, Joseph, Tristan, Hayes, Ayden, Gracelyn, Isaac, Maverick, Everleigh, Scarlett, Carter, Paisley, Justin Jr. and Karsyn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Fontenot LeJeune; his son, Tony LeJeune; his parents, Isaac and Virgie Richard LeJeune; two grandchildren, Brett James Manuel and Cody Darbonne; one great-grandson, Gaige Anthony LaFleur.

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