Paul T. LaBorde

Paul T. LaBorde obituary, Rawlins, WY

Paul T. LaBorde

Paul LaBorde Obituary

Visit the Casada Funeral Home & Crematory - Rawlins website to view the full obituary.

Breaux Bridge- A Funeral Service will be held Monday, February 02, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge for Paul T. LaBorde, 78, who passed away on January 25, 2026 at Courtyard Manor Nurse Care Center & Assisted Living. A visitation will take place at Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge on Monday, February 2, 2026 from 8:00 AM until the time of service. A graveside service will be at Saratoga Cemetery in Saratoga, Wyoming on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at 10:00 AM. 

He was born on May 9, 1947, in Pasadena, Texas, and spent the majority of his life in Wyoming, where he developed a profound love for the outdoors.

Paul was an avid outdoorsman, cherished for his passion for hunting and horseback riding. He held dear the company of family and friends, and his beloved cat, Tommy, was a constant source of comfort and joy in his life. Paul's life was a testament to the joy found in nature and family. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He is survived by his three children, Rachael LaBorde Maassen (Paul), Rhonda LaBorde (Cory Darby) and James Paul LaBorde (Melissa); grandchildren, Trenton Powell (Justine), Garrett Powell, Adelle Puma (Cody), Wade Landerno (Korey Thibodeaux), Joe LaBorde, Lane LaBorde and Ellie LaBorde; great grandchildren, Molly, Stella, Lenny, Clay and Emilie.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Garvis and Johnnie LaBorde; wife, Carolyn Lynn Pinder LaBorde; and brothers, Philippe LaBorde and Layne LaBorde.

Honorary pallbearers will be Trenton Powell, Garrett Powell, Wade Landerno, Joe LaBorde, Layne LaBorde, Cody Puma, Wyatt Darby, Noah Darby, Anthony LaBorde, and Jon LaBorde.

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