Raynauld Joseph Babin

A native of Gonzales and a resident of Dutchtown, Raynauld entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 13, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Thelma Nichols Babin, two children, daughter, Kimberly Babin, and son, Mark (Cindy) Babin, five grandchildren, Jeanne (Corey) Blanchard, Krystle (Justin) Chifici, Michael (Krysta) Babin, Skylar Gremillion (Taylor Baldridge), and Weston Barbour (McKenzie Allen). Two step grandchildren, Brandon Passig and Markie Roye. Six great grandchildren, Abbie and Caden Blanchard, Brayden Chifici, Myka, Levi and Emry Babin. Two step great grandchildren, Brennen and Chelsea Chifici. He is also survived by one brother, Thomas Babin, one sister, Evelyn (Jim) Standle, and one brother-in-law, Arthur “Junior” Taillon, and numerous nieces, nephews, and brother and sister-in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphage and Julie Mire Babin, one great grandchild, Brady James Chifici, one sister, Connie Taillon, two brothers, Norwood and Kern Babin, sister-in-law, Amelia Babin, and mother and father-in-law, Henry and Ida Nichols. Also, by his beloved dog, Olivia.

Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 5PM – 8PM and will resume at St. Theresa Catholic Church on Monday, June 17, 2019 from 9AM until Mass of Chrisitian Burial at 11AM, celebrated by Rev. Eric Gyan. Burial will follow at Cornerview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Babin, Weston Barbour, Brandon Passig, Russell Babin, Barry and Kevin Taillon, Kenny Gomez, and Eric Charpentier. Honorary pallbearer will be Jamie Gomez.

Raynauld served in the United States Army in Korea from March, 1955 to May, 1963. Raynauld retired from the Department of Transportation with 30 years’ of service, then went on to retire from Braud Company.

Raynauld was a special person who loved everyone. He will be greatly missed, especially by his dog, Toby.

Visit www.oursofh.com to leave messages of condolences. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales in charge of arrangements.