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Austin Sonnier Obituary
Lafayette - Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Austin Matthew Sonnier, Jr., 79, who died Friday, June 14, 2019 under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice at The Carpenter House.
Services will be conducted by Fr. Gnanvoli Arulsamy, SVD.
Entombment will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Mausoleum.
He is survived by his sons, Austin J. Sonnier (Turry M. Flucker) of New Orleans; David C. Sonnier of Lafayette; one sister, Vivian Ozenne of Lafayette; two sisters-in-law, Anna Batiste and Barbara Cooper, both of Lafayette and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Siner Sonnier; his parents, Austin and Cecile Mayola Sonnier.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Syrie Funeral Home from 7:00 a.m. until time of service. A rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m.
Sign the guestbook online at www.syriefh.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette, LA.
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Cliff & Bev at a Mardi Gras
Beverly and Clifford Woods
July 8, 2019
Cliff and I will never forget your hospitality. Your musical talent will never be forgotten. You were a great resource, on our joint effort to gather information and research the life and history of our Great Grandfather.The preliminary Williams Family research has been received by many family members with an abundance of enthusiasm. May your bright 0star shine among your family and friends.
Brenda Williams
June 22, 2019
May God's grace and mercy along with cherished memories bring you comfort.
John
June 22, 2019
Kind thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time of grief. May your fond memories bring you comfort. God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 will give you strength.
Jude Aubry
June 22, 2019
A great man to me and my entire family I love you Uncle Austin rest easy to heavens jazz thanks for everything
Anita Livings
June 20, 2019
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on. My condolences. Rest In Peace Uncle Austin.
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