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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. at St Jules Catholic Church for Wilson Joseph Suire, 81, who passed away Aug. 26, 2019, at his residence.
Father Dan Edwards, pastor of St. Jules Church, will be the celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include his nephew whom he raised, Jeremy “Jay” (Laurie) Suire of Crowley; two sisters, Sandra (John) Hanks of Crowley, and Katherine (Robert) Kuffler of Estherwood; three brothers, Daniel (Ann) Suire of Baton Rouge, Anthony (Charlotte) Suire Jr. of Crowley, and Larry (Jessica) Suire of Crowley; and numerous nieces and nephews, including three great-nephews who lovingly referred to him as “Paw Paw Willie”: Grant, Harrison, and Reagan Suire.
He was preceded in death by his partner of 43 years, Carol J. LeBlanc; his parents, the former Rita Dore and Anthony Suire Sr.; three sisters, Dorothy Suire, Joy Lee Trahan, and Mary S. Gilbert; and one brother, Richard Suire.
Wilson was a native of Crowley, and resided in Lafayette for over 40 years. He was a Registered Nurse and nursing instructor, working at Lafayette General Medical Center for nearly four decades until his retirement. He was a devoted member of St. Jules Church parish for many years.
Pallbearers will be Danny Suire, Grant Wilson Suire, Harrison Christopher Suire, Todd Suire, Richard “Chip” Suire and Kenneth “Boo” Trahan.
Honorary pallbearers include Reagan Alexander Suire, Kim Wiltz, Greg Brown, Gillray Patin, Maurice LeBlanc, Lance LeBlanc, Gerald LeBlanc, Lisa Robichaux and Neil LeBlanc.
The family requests that visitation be held at Walters Funeral Home on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5 - 9 p.m. and resuming Thursday, Aug. 29, at 9 a.m. at St. Jules Church until time of service. A rosary will be prayed at Walters Funeral Home at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening.
Memorial contributions can be made to either St. Jules Catholic Church or the Lafayette General Foundation.
Words of condolence may be expressed online at www.waltersfh.com.
Walters Funeral Home, 2424 N. University Ave., Lafayette, 337-706-8941, is in charge of arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial is pending for Wallace Anthony Hebert, 71, who passed away surrounded by his family on Aug. 27, 2019, at his home in Crowley.
The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday times are pending. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Interment will be in Frey Cemetery.
Wallace was a member of the Louisiana National Guard for six years. He was employed for over 40 years for Cleco as a lineman.
He served his community by helping Boy Scouts and coaching baseball and soccer. Mr. Hebert enjoyed hunting and fishing; but he especially loved watching his children sporting activities.
He was a parishioner of St. Michael Catholic Church and served as an Eucharistic Minister.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Aline Breaux Hebert of Crowley; six children, Anne Marie Hebert Stewart and husband Justin of Crowley, Michelle Hebert Theriot and husband Richie of Erath, Anthony Hebert of Rayne, Gaston Hebert of Iota, Winston Hebert and wife Caitlin Ancelet, and Justin Hebert and companion Katelyn Habetz; two sisters, Marlene Leger of Iota, and Peggy Hebert of Crowley; nine grandchildren, Parker, Brooklynn, and Emily Stewart, and Gretchen, Grace, Genevieve, and Levi Theriot, and Piper, and Henry Hebert; niece, Susan Hebert of Crowley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hebert is preceded in death by one daughter, Susie Elizabeth Hebert; his parents, Gaston and Mary Susie Burton Hebert; one sister, Sarah Hebert; and one brother, Hubert Hebert.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.