Jewel Paul "Julio" Cazes

Jewel Paul "Julio" Cazes, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home in Brusly, at the age of 73. He was a native of Morgan City, raised in Addis and resident of Brusly. Jewel was a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran who served in the Marines, and then went on to serve in the USMC Reserve. Jewel enjoyed serving the public in his 32-year career with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Throughout his career, he served as a member of the Louisiana Task Force, was a Juvenile Detective, serving the parish youth, which led him to become the parish D.A.R.E. Officer for many years, earning the nickname "The Dare Man". He continued serving the public with the rank of Captain. He later earned the rank of Captain as Assistant Warden of the jail. He finally retired as the Warden of the Work Release Program. When he wasn't serving the public, Jewel enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. His grandbabies brought him much joy and they were the light of his life. Per his wishes, Jewel was cremated. Visitation will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Port Allen on Monday, August 21st, 5 to 9 p.m., with recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, August 22nd, 8 a.m. until celebration of Jewel's life at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Tom Shepard. Entombment of ashes will follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum in Brusly. Jewel is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rhonda Berthelot Cazes; their two daughters, Lindsey Cazes Aucoin and husband Jonathan of Springfield and Ashleigh Cazes Butler and husband Maurice "Meaux" of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Adelie Grace Aucoin, Amelia Jewel Aucoin, Cecil "CJ" Lawrence Jenkins III, Elise Katharine Latiolais and Jase Paul Latiolais; siblings, Leo W. Cazes and wife Aline, Anita Cazes Kleinpeter and husband Will, Wilson "Hook" Cazes and wife Elaine "Willie", Randolph "Randy" Cazes and wife Doreen. Jewel was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence J. Cazes Sr and Eunice Billiot Cazes and a brother, C.J. Cazes Jr. Jewel was a member of the In Country Vietnam Veteran Association. Memorial donations may be made to Church of Addis. Please share memories on www.wilbertservices.com.