John will be laid to rest following the mass at Broussard Cemetery in Bayou Petit Anse.
The family request visitation be observed on Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Evangeline Funeral Home. The funeral home will reopen on Thursday at 8:00 am until 12:00 Noon.
John was born on January 26, 1965 in Lafayette, LA. He passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
John was a loving, son, brother, uncle and friend. Known by his family as an “Early Bird” who enjoyed drinking coffee, listening to music and fishing.
Most important to him was spending time with his family and spoiling the little children.
Survivors include his mother, Pauline Theriot Picard; one brother, Paul Picard and companion Vickie Duhon; three sisters, Linda Horton and Companion Pete Tauzin; Cindy Mire and husband Mercy and Tina Picard and companion Poncho LeBlanc and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Picard, Sr. and one sister, Laura LeBlanc.
Pallbearers will be Richard LeBlanc, Sr., Richard LeBlanc, Jr., Travis LeBlanc, Mercy Mire, Lynn Picard and Alfonso Dominguez.
To view the on-line obituary, view the movie presentation and sign the online guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.