Brian Berard

1951 - 2020

Brian Christopher Berard passed away on December 26, 2019 unexpectedly at his residence in Brawley, CA at the age of 68. Brian was born in Breaux Bridge, LA to Mike and Bobbye Hebert Berard (Berry) on October 12, 1951. He attended St. Martin's School in Metairie, LA and graduated in 1969. Brian served in the Navy from 1971 to 1976. He graduated from University of New Orleans (UNO) in 1989 with a Bachelor's Degree in Geology. He worked for over 30 years for multiple companies including Amoco, California Energy, Caithness and Cal Energy. Brian was full of life and had a passion for having a great time. He loved hiking, foreign travel, Cajun cuisine, LSU Tigers and Saints Football, and enjoying a Crown Royal cocktail while smoking an expensive cigar. He was a great friend to all he met and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Brian is preceded in death by his father, Mike Berard. Brian is survived by his son, Kelsey Berard (Beth) of Bay St. Louis, MS, sister, Maura Chesson (Tim) of Alpharetta, GA, brother, Marc Berard (Charlene) of New Orleans, LA, brother, Greg Berard (Kim) of Ridgecrest, CA, mother, Bobbye Berry of Alpharetta, GA, granddaughter, Lynzee Berard of Bay St. Louis, MS, multiple nieces and nephews and countless good friends. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at a later date.