Edward Gautreau

A resident of St. Amant, he passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was 74 years old and a retired electrician for local union 995. He is survived by his loving wife, Italia Terry Gautreau; daughter, Lisa G. Kling; son, Todd “Spanky” Gautreau; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Rita and John Gautreaux, Jeanie and Edmond Lambert, and William Lambert; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Felton Gautreau, Kern and Iris Gautreau, and Barney Gautreau; four grandchildren, Jessica Gautreau and husband, Dennis Roland, Erika Gautreau, Kristina Kling, and Kristopher Kling; mother-in-law, Sue Terry; four sisters-in-law, Yvonne McLaurin, Ann Paille and husband, Bobby, Algeria Terry, and Debra Bonifay and husband, Mike; and three brothers-in-law, Michael Terry, Millard Terry, and Edward Terry and wife, Brenda. Preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Vivian Braud Gautreau; sister, Verla Lambert; brother, John “Coonie” Gautreau; father-in-law, Hiram Terry; three sisters-in-law, Maggie, Nita, and Geraldine Gautreau; and two brothers-in-law, Percy Melancon and John McLaurin. A visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Friday, May 25, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Hope Haven Garden of Memory, Gonzales. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Stagg, Dr. Morris, St. Joseph Hospice and staff, and dear friend Roy Rouyea for all their care and support during this difficult time. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.