Raymond Benoit

Breaux Bridge Raymond “Ray” Benoit A memorial celebration will be held at the American Legion Hall in Cecilia, La. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for Raymond “Ray” Benoit, 74, who passed away at Lafayette Heart Hospital on Thursday August 11, 2022. Prayers with Deacon Ken Soignier will be held at 11:00 AM and a Rosary will be recited by his sister-in-law, Dot Daspit, at 1:30 P.M. Raymond “Ray” began working in the oilfield at a early age doing wireline, running oilfield equipment and truck driving. He worked for Lafayette Rental Service, then at Teche Electric Supply, as the warehouse Manager for 12 years before retiring. He loved to hunt, fish, camping and working in his yard. He loved listening to his French music and his favorite radio station was 101.1 KBON. He enjoyed cooking. His greatest love was providing and caring for his family and friends. He never met a stranger because of his great and easy going personality and ability to joke around. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sandra Broussard Benoit, Daughters; Danielle Benoit Huval, Brazoria TX. and Kimberly Benoit Gautreaux (Jason Carriere) of Cecilia, La. Grandchildren; Paige Mackenzie Huval of Cecilia, Jonah David and Blake Murphy Gautreaux of Cecilia, Koi Huval Reeves, Summer Huval Hooks, Jason “Deuce” Carriere, Ethan and Baylon Carriere; Brothers; Patrick Benoit (Ginger) of Breaux Bridge and Terrell Benoit of Batson TX. nieces, nephews and lots of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Murphy “Black” and Ethel Benoit of Breaux Bridge, nephews; Mitch Daspit, Paul Broussard, Toby Broussard, great-nephew, Dylan Daspit and great-niece Ashley Benoit.