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OBITUARY

Gary Fontenot

November 15, 1960 – April 14, 2025
Obituary of Gary Fontenot
IN THE CARE OF

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Gary Fontenot, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Meraux, La passed away on Monday April 14,2025 at the age of 64.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Gale Fontenot; his father Leroy Fontenot; his mother, Rose Jeansonne; his brother, Larry Fontenot; his brother-in-law, David Hutchison; and his nephew Holly Michael Hutchinson.

Gary is survived by daughter Jessica Merwin (Tim), and grandchildren

William (Shelby), Cecile, and Lance (Serenity). He was also a proud great grandfather to Landon.

He is also survived by his two sisters Darlene Fontenot and Charleen Zeigler (Brett);

nieces Raeann Hutchinson and Leah Zeigler; and his nephew, Joshua Fontenot (Jessica); great nieces and nephews, Thomas, RoseLee, Gary, Nicholas, Hunter, Joshua Clayton, Serenity, and Willow.

Gary enjoyed fishing, watching sports and movies and he especially cherished spending time with his family- most of all, his great grandson.

Services at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home have been cancelled.

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