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Kenneth Joseph Barbier, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away in Crosby, MS on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born in White Castle, LA, on March 19, 1959. Kenneth loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a true outdoors man, who enjoyed camping, hunting, and traveling to new places.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Lee Ann Guileyardo Barbier; children, Jennifer B. Aucoin (Jordan), Jessica B. Medine (Brandon), Jillian B. Kraemer (Brian), Alec J. Barbier (girlfriend, Kaylee); siblings, Cathy B. Janet, Stanford Barbier Jr. (Vesta), Patrick Barbier; grandchildren, Kynlee Barbier, Greyson Aucoin, Aubrey Aucoin, Walker Kraemer, Logan Medine, Caleb Medine, Rhett Kraemer; mother-in-law, Ann Guileyardo and brother-in-law, Scott Guileyardo (Stephanie); as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and other family members and close friends. Kenneth is preceded in death by his father, Stanford A. Barbier, Sr.; mother, Marian Leblanc Barbier; brother-in-law, Errol P. Janet; and father-in-law, Tiney J. Guileyardo.
Visitation will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Smoke Bend, LA on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 9am until mass to celebrate his life at 11am. Services will conclude after mass.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kenneth's honor to The American Heart Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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