DELCAMBRE – Funeral services celebrating the life of Ronald Joseph Girard, age 74, will be held Monday, June 20, 2016 at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre. Fr. Nathan Comeaux will officiate. Ronald will be laid to rest at Holy Family Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Monday from 9:00 am until time of services will the Rosary being recited at 1:00 pm.
Ronald was born December 31, 1941 in Delcambre to the late Leus and Ella Miguez Girard and was one of ten children. He passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Heart Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was a retired truck Driver with over 32 years of service. Prior to his career in trucking, he was a sugar cane farmer. Ronald had a talent for woodworking and craftsmanship, and built many pieces of furniture, art and even Christmas decorations for the yard. He was most proud of the working carousel he built one year for Christmas.
Ronald was also a jokester and kidder. He liked to laugh and make people laugh as well. But most importantly, he loved his family. He cherished the time spent with them. He leaves behind many fond memories that will be cherished forever.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elia Falgout Girard of Delcambre; his sons, Daniel P. Girard of Abbeville and Curt W. Girard and wife Annette of New Iberia; eight grandchildren, Misty Segura, Kim Leleux, DJ Girard, Jr., David Bourque, Brittney Girard, Ryan Girard, Leah Girard and Phillip Girard; 12 great grandchildren; a brother, Minus Girard and wife Evelyn of New Iberia; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Romero of Erath.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers, Marie Girard, Della Landry, Angela Theriot, Raoul Girard, Frank Girard, Wilson Girard, Hilda Theriot and Lula Mae Renard.
To view the online obituary, video tribute and to sign the guestbook, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia (337) 364-1881 is in charge of arrangements.