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Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at St. Benedict de Moor Catholic Church for John Nicholas Dupont Sr., a lifelong resident of Rayne, who was called home while surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at 12:01 a.m. at the age of 66.
Services will be conducted by Father Aaron Melancon.
Interment will be in St. Benedict de Moor Cemetery.
John, better known to those who love him as Plut, was born on Aug. 23, 1952, to Rose Anna Williams and Peter Dupont Sr. in Rayne. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Rayne.
A graduate from Holy Rosary High School, he attended trade school where he was certified in automotive mechanics and automotive body repair. After trade school, John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed at Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, California, as an aircraft mechanic until he was honorably discharged in 1976. He then returned to Rayne, where he lived out the remainder of his life with his loving family and retired from retail management at Lowe’s.
Plut’s memory will forever be cherished by his wife of 44 years, Debra Brown Dupont of Rayne; his three children, Maria Dupont and John (Casey) Dupont Jr. of Rayne, and Amy (Arthur) Dupont-Metoyer of Houston, Texas; his eldest brother, Melvin Dupont of Rayne; his grandchildren, Cierra Lane, Jailyn Lane, Asiah Dupont, Alana Bertrand, Alyssa Bertrand, Jeslyn Archuleta, Adam Dupont, and Ava Dupont; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
He was welcomed into God’s Kingdom by his parents, Roseanna and Peter Sr.; his brother, Peter Dupont Jr.; and his sisters, Lee Ethel Dupont and Alexia (Curtis) Williams.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Benedict de Moor Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until time of service.
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Arrangements have been entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home, Inc., of Lafayette.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Donald Hugh “Don” Gautreaux, 82, who died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at 7 a.m. in Crowley.
He graduated from Crowley High School. After completing his service with the United States Air Force, he attended college and graduated then moved to New Orleans and spent many years in the banking business.
Twenty-five years ago “Don” returned to Crowley and became the director of Mrs. Helen’s Soup Kitchen until 2017. He was a devout Catholic and devoted member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and was always helping those who were less fortunate. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5499 and was the past Grand Knight.
Fr. Mikel Polson, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services.
The family requests visiting hours Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A rosary will be recited Friday at 6 p.m.
Burial will be in North Hanks Cemetery.
“Don” is survived by three sisters, Marjorie G. McCormick and husband Robert, and Lois G. Brougham and husband Carl, both of Crowley, and Darlene Gautreaux of Beaumont, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews; and his beloved boxer, Sophia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Amy Champagne Gautreaux; two brothers, Russell and Robert Gautreaux; a nephew, Donnie McCormick; a great-nephew, Daniel Oliver Miller II.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Lamm Hospice for their love, dedication and care of Don these last two weeks.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, 337-783-3313.