John "Billy" Gautreaux

A native and life long resident of Gonzales, Billy passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Gonzales at the age of 87 surrounded by his loving family. Billy was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict and a recipient of the Bronze Star for Bravery award and a retired barber. The visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Monday, March 26, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and will resume Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at St. Mark Catholic Church from 9:30 AM until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM celebrated by Rev. Rubin Reynolds. The burial will follow at Hope Haven Cemetery, Hwy. 30, Gonzales. Billy is survived by his wife Rita G. Gautreaux, 2 daughters and 2 sons-in-law: Charmaine Gautreaux Babin and Tim, Carla Gautreaux Ruiz and Chad, 1 son and 2 daughters-in-law: Craig Gautreaux and Lorna Schexnaydre Gautreaux and Amy Bourque Gautreaux, 1 sister: Vera Gautreaux Kling, 13 grandchildren: Shane, Brady and Carey Gautreaux, Sabrina Gautreaux Melancon, Timmy, Tabitha and Tara Babin, Haylee Munson, Mallory Lanclos, Chase and Jason Ruiz, Vance Gautreaux and Amber G. Trahan and 9 great grandchildren: Jenna, Gant, Brianna, Kaley, Brock, Jaxon, Wyatt, Lucas and Briggs. Billy is preceded in death by his parents: Julian G, and Adele Duplessis Gautreaux, 1 son: Corey A. Gautreaux, 1 great grandson: Dawson Murphy Trahan, 1 brother: J. D. Gautreaux and 1 brother-in-law: John (Paco) Kling. Billy was a member of the Gonzales American Legion Post #81 for over 60 years and V. F. W. Post #3693. The family would like to thanks the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales for their special care. To offer condolences to the family, you may visit www.oursofh.com.