Elphege Paul "E.P." Braud Jr.

Elphege Paul “E.P.” Braud of Dutchtown, La. passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the age of 78 years. He graduated from LSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy. He worked at Shell Chemical of Geismar, La as a Lab Technician. After retirement he focused on what he loved, which was penning cows with his dogs, and serving as a Cattledog Trial Judge. He is survived by his wife Katherine King Braud; daughters, Annette LeBlanc (Lance) and Melissa Braud (Shelley); sisters, Anita Ramirez (Jerry), and Randy Valentine (George); brothers, Conrad Braud and Gerald “Whitey” Braud (Kim); grandchildren, Sydnie LeBlanc, Molly LeBlanc, and Carly LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphege Sr. “Bill” and Isabel Landry Braud; brother, Phillip Braud and sister, Darlene Braud. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Prairieville Cemetery Association P.O. Box 531, Prairieville, La 70769. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales, La. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Braud family.