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Carson Marchand Obituary

A resident of St. Amant, God called His little buddy home on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Carson was 5 years old and was born to Rohn & Tabitha McDonald Marchand on September 30, 2007. He was born with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy and fought the good fight. Carson was a brave and happy little boy and a blessing to all who knew him. He also leaves behind the best big brother in the world, Chase; paternal grandparents, Cleveland Jr. & Diane Marchand; maternal grandparents, Billy & Sharon McDonald; maternal great grandmother, Naomi Holland; aunts and uncles, Paul & Lisa Marchand, Danny & Donna Iverstine, Angela Venable, Billy & Kim McDonald, and Glendon McDonald; and numerous cousins, other family and many loving friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandparents, Cleveland Sr. & Herminie Marchand; Velpeau & Gertrude Smith; maternal great grandfather, Donald Holland and maternal great grandparents Jessie & Helen Huddle. Pallbearers will be Paul Marchand, Billy McDonald, Jeff St. Amant and Shane Gonzales. Visiting will be at Healing Place Church, 19202 Highland Rd Baton Rouge on Tuesday, March 12th from 9 am until services at noon, officiated by Pastors Mike Haman and Ken Spivey. Burial to follow in Hope Haven cemetery. Special Thanks to the first responders of St. Amant and staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital who showed great sincerity and compassion through this difficult time. Thank you to all our friends and family who have loved our little boy over these past years. Our cup runneth over.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 9 to Mar. 12, 2013.
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I cannot believe it is now 11 years since you went home to Jesus. That long and I still miss our little game we played. I still get tears just thinking about all the years we have missed together. I thought I was going to join you in December, but God still wants me here. I know others may not understand, but I am not afraid to die and really look forward to joining you in heaven. It will come and we will play together again. Love and miss you, PawPaw.

PawPaw

Family

March 5, 2024

Happy Birthday my little man. I would love to be able to close my eye and see how you have grown. Wow, you would be old enough to drive today. The time has really flown by. I hope you have a wonderful day and I know I will see you soon. Love you forever,

PawPaw

Family

September 30, 2023

Happy 15th Birthday Carson. Can´t begin to imagine what a man you would be growing into by now. I can hardly wait to see you again and let you show me around. Love you and miss you, PawPaw.

Billy McDonald

Family

October 3, 2022

Sorry it has been so long. It seems like time is flying by and you have already been gone for nine years. I think about all the time but it just seems to get harder and harder to talk to you. I guess I´m getting too emotional in my old age. One of the best parts of getting older is I am getting closer to the day I will see you again. Talked to your Mom last night and she seemed to be in a good place. I am so happy for her that she has found some peace in her life. Well, I have to go for now and I promise it will not be this long again.

I love you and miss you,
PawPaw

PawPaw

Family

March 6, 2022

Good morning Carson,

It was 8 years ago that you went to be with Jesus. It seems like it was just yesterday. The memories seem to get clearer as time passes and I do love the memories. I love the little games you played with me. The way you would play hard to get, but you always had a smile for me. I wonder how it would be now if you were still here. How big you would be and how much you would have changed. Like MawMaw said yesterday, “forever 5”. We miss you just as much now as we did the day you died and I pray I always do. It hurts, but it is a good hurt. Well, I will talk to you later. Please, Jesus, give Carson a hug for me today.

Love you forever,

PawPaw

March 7, 2021

Merry Christmas Carson!
We’re not doing much today except getting ready for tomorrow when the whole gang shows up. I sure wish you could be here with us for a little while, but I cannot imagine the party you are attending in Heaven. We haven’t seen much of the family this year because of the virus and I’m really looking forward to this Christmas. And tomorrow will be Mawmaw’s 71st birthday! Wow! She’s like you, just frozen in my memory at a much younger age. You’ll always be my baby grand.

Well, I’ve got to go now but will be thinking of you as always. Love you and miss you,

PawPaw

Grandparent

December 25, 2020

Happy Birthday Carson! You have made it to the teenage years. I know, you never liked your birthday because of the crowd and all the noise. But, we did it anyways because we loved you. Well now that you are a teen I can only imagine the party your Momma would have thrown.

Hey, did you know that Chase has a sweetheart and it looks like it may get serious. This is the first and only girl he has ever brought to meet the family. She seems very nice and is pretty, too. You would have liked her I think.

Well, I’ll let you go for now but not forever!
Love you,
PawPaw

Grandparent

September 30, 2020

Hey there Carson. It is that terrible day again. Terrible for us, anyway. I know you are so much happier than we can even imagine, but until I can join you it still hurts. I never thought of it until you died, but it is really ironic that death is such a happy event for a Christian and so sad for the survivors. Well, you just keep an eye out, cause Im coming one day and we will all be happy together.

I love you and miss you,

PawPaw

Grandparent

March 7, 2020

Merry Christmas Carson! But I dont need to tell you since youre at Jesus Birthday party.

Were not doing a lot today. There are so many of us now with all your cousins starting families that we just get together later. Going to be at your Mamas house this year and we are breaking tradition by having a fish fry. Oh yea, your aunt B graduated college. Were all so proud of her. And your brother is not too far behind. I have not seen your Dad in a long time but I keep threatening to stop by.

Well, thats all I have for now.
Love you and miss you,

PawPaw

December 25, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving, Buddy.
We had our gathering at your Mommas house this year. She wanted it there in her new house. Chase was there, of course, and he is really looking good. Lost a lot of weight and has slimmed up. Almost everyone was there. Sydnie didnt make it and Chandler is in Qatar right now.

I guess the next big one will be Christmas. I will talk to you then.

Love you and miss you,

PawPaw

Grandparent

November 30, 2019

Well Im a day late, but that dont mean I forgot. Just kept putting it off until it was too late. It seems to get worse every year when your birthday comes. Hard to believe you are 12 years old now, and you have been gone longer than you were here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARSON.

I love you and miss you

PawPaw

October 1, 2019

Hey man, guess what? Your Mama got married again last night. She seems to be happier than I have seen her in many years. She had on a special ring just for you, too. Your new step dad is a little different than what we are used to, but he is really a good guy and he loves your Mama. Chase was there of course and he was having a ball. He has turned out to be a really good young man. You would be very proud of your big brother. Well that's about all the news for now. I'm still missing you.

Love, PawPaw.

August 4, 2019

Good morning Carson,

Sorry Im a day late, but I just could never make myself talk yesterday. Me and MawMaw never even talked about you all day. I dont know why but it really hurt this year more than normal.

I have so many questions but they will wait. The answers will come in time. It seems like just a day ago that we were playing our little game and your Mama was fussing about you spitting. I didnt mind because it was done in love.

Well I am so glad we can still visit even if it just in my head for now. But I will see you soon. I love you and miss you.

PawPaw

March 8, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you today. Carson will always be forever in our hearts. We continue to take care of our medically fragile children because of the joy and love each give us like Carson did and his memory does. It never gets any easier when our little ones pave the path to heaven before us. God must walk with us every day so we can manage and our faith will unite us with them when our time comes to follow. God bless you and all of your family. Thank you for bringing Carson into our lives.

Donna Thomas

March 4, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Linda McKay

Coworker

March 3, 2019

Hey Carson,
Its Christmas again and its a hard time for those of us that love you. I know you are in a much better place, but I still miss you and would love to see your face. I bet you are smiling now getting ready for Jesus Birthday. But guess what, everyday that passes gets us one day closer to a family reunion. Well, I only wanted to say Merry Christmas and tell you I love you.

PawPaw

PawPaw

Family

December 23, 2018

Happy 11th Birthday little Man. Wish I could see you and see how big you would be by now. I still cant get pass the tears. Love you and miss you.

PawPaw

Grandparent

September 30, 2018

Hey there Carson. Nothing really going on, I am just missing you extra bad tonight and wanted to check in. Love you little man.

PawPaw

Grandparent

July 12, 2018

Hey Carson,
I dont have any news to share, just wanted to be close for a few minutes. Its been 5 years now and it still is a open wound. Your Mama said you came to see her last night. Thank you for that. I plan to see you myself in the coming future, but I will come there.

Love you and miss you,

PawPaw

March 7, 2018

I know its a little early, but Merry Christmas CARSON!!! We are doing our family thing today and we all miss you so much. It is especially hard on your Mom, Dad, and big brother. Please ask Jesus to hug them and I will ask Jesus to hug you for me. I wish you could be here, but one day we will be there with you to enjoy our forevers. Until then, I love and miss you.

PawPaw

Grandparent

December 23, 2017

Happy Birthday Carson! Wow, I can't even imagine how big you be now. It's so hard to believe that you would be ten today. I hope you have a great day. I asked Jesus to give you a hug from me.

Love you forever,
PawPaw

Billy McDonald

Grandparent

September 30, 2017

Merry Christmas Carson,

I have to stop treating you like a little boy. You are nine now. I guess you are at the biggest birthday party again. I wish we could see you there. I love you and miss you.

PawPaw

December 24, 2016

Happy Birthday, Man.
Hard to imagine that you would be 9 years old. We brought you a special arrangement and some toys the other day. I hope you can see them. I don't know if you have birthdays in Heaven, but if you do I hope it was great.

I love you and miss you,

PawPaw

October 1, 2016

Happy Easter Little Man. The greatest gift I have is knowing you are safe and happy in Heaven. And knowing that I will see you again.

Love and miss you,

PawPaw

March 27, 2016

Hey Buddy,

I thought and I hoped it would get easier by now, but I don't guess it ever will. It has been 3 years ago that you left us and there is not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Knowing how hard it is for me, I cannot imagine what your Mom is going through. I know it is selfish of me, but I wish we could have had more time together.

I love you and miss you,

PawPaw

March 7, 2016

Happy Valentines Day!
Don't really know why we need a special day to tell people "I love you", but in case you forgot-I LOVE YOU. And I miss you so much.

PawPaw

February 14, 2016

Merry Christmas Carson. You are probably at the greatist birthday party ever, just wish I could see you for a little while.
Love you

PawPaw

December 25, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving Carson.

I doubt ya'll keep up with holidays up there, but this one was kinda special. Caleb ask Courtney to marry him. You never met her, but you would have liked her a lot. She's real good to Caleb and is a good mama to Cayden. That's the only part I care about.

Other than that, it was a typical holiday gathering. Your mom was staring at Cayden and we know she was thinking of you. It's still hard to deal with.

Well that's it for now. Unless something big happens I won't talk to you again until Christmas. You take care of yourself and enjoy heaven. Love you.

PawPaw

November 27, 2015

Hey there Lil Man,

I guess you know that Bethany and Dustin got married. It was quite a party. Your Mama was there and seemed to have a lot of fun. And your brother, too. I wish you could have seen Bethany. She was so pretty.

I thought it would be easier by now, but it does not change. We miss you as much now as we did the day you died. Well that's it for now. I'll talk to you later.

Love and miss you a whole bunch.

Paw Paw

November 1, 2015

Happy Birthday Carson!

Sorry I'm late, but I just couldn't do it last night. Hard to believe it has been 8 years since you came into our lives and changed everything forever. I don't know if people age after they go to heaven, but if we do you must be getting mighty big by now. Can't wait to see you again. Love you Little Man.

PawPaw

October 1, 2015

Hey Buddy,
We came to visit you this past weekend and left you a new Mickey. I don't know why, but I just don't know what to say. There is so much bad going on here that it doesn't leave a lot of good news. Cayden is growing like a weed, but with me and MawMaw taking turns being sick we don't get to see him much. I know you already know everything happening with your mama and daddy. I'm sorry for them.
Hey, Chase is starting college. That's a good thing.
Well I am saying good-bye for now. I'll talk to you later. Love you and miss you awfully bad.

PawPaw

July 13, 2015

Hi Man,
Sorry I didn't send you a note at Easter, but I just couldn't make myself. MawMaw made you a pretty arrangement and we brought it to your grave on Good Friday. All I could think about was how you loved to suck the sugar off those peeps. LOL. The holidays are the worst. I really dread them. I love you.

PawPaw

April 10, 2015

Hey Carson,
It's been 2 years since God took you away from here and it is still an open wound. I don't know how your Mama and Daddy handle it. Or especially Chase. He was so proud when he learned he was getting a little brother. Then when you were born with your little broken body, he never floundered. You were and always will be his little brother. You touched all of us in very special way, but different for each. I miss you so much and look forward to a time we will see each other again.
Love you

PawPaw

March 7, 2015

Hey Little Man. Just needed to reach out. Love you.

PawPaw

February 22, 2015

Just needed to say "I love you"

PawPaw

February 8, 2015

Hey Man,

We have a new member in the family. He is Caleb's son and his name is Cayden. Our family sure likes those "C" names. I wish you could be here for him, but I know you are watching over him. I just want you to know that even though we love him, that does not change how much we love and miss you. And I always will.

PawPaw

January 30, 2015

Hey Carson,

Just needed to tell you how much I love you and miss you. You probably will have a cousin born this week. I guess you already know that. I'll drop you a note as soon as he gets here. Talk to you later Little Buddy. Luv you

PawPaw

January 25, 2015

Merry Christmas Carson!!!
I know you are happy, but I sure wish I could see you for a little while. I love you and miss you.

PawPaw

December 25, 2014

Hey Little Man,

We bought you a new Elmo for Christmas. It is made to go outside and light up. We won't be able to plug it in, but we will place it by you this weekend. I wish we could do more. People just don't understand how it feels not to be able to give you presents like we do for your brother and cousins. Well, we will visit you this weekend. We love you and miss you.

PawPaw

December 9, 2014

Happy birthday Little Man. I know it ain't much, but it's the best I can do. Would love to give you a new Elmo and watch your eyes light up. We miss you so bad. Please know that we love you as much now as we did the last time we saw you and we always will.

Luv and miss you buddy,

PawPaw

September 29, 2014

Hey Buddy,
Hard to believe it's coming up on your seventh birthday. Don't have a clue how things would be if you were here, but I know it would be better than this. Love you and miss you real bad.

PawPaw

July 11, 2014

Hi there little man. Been a little while since I sent you a message, but I think about you every day. Not much to talk about, just wanted to say I love you and miss you.

PawPaw

May 24, 2014

Hey Bugger

Just checking in to say I love and miss you.

PawPaw

April 2, 2014

Luv you Little Man

PawPaw

March 14, 2014

Hey Little Man,

Hard to believe it has been a year since you left us. I think about you all the time and really miss our little games. I know you are happy and safe where you are, but I would love to be able to come see you every now and then. I haven't talked to your Mama and Daddy but I know they must be dying with heartbreak. You just can't imagine how big a hole you left in our lives. Please look in on us and let us know you are watching out for us. I love and miss you.

PawPaw

March 6, 2014

Eleven months gone since you left us, just wish I knew how many days before I see you again. Love you,

PawPaw

February 7, 2014

Hey Carson,

Just wanted to tell you I love you.

PawPaw

February 4, 2014

Good morning Carson,

Well it's New Years down here. I know that doesn't mean anything in heaven, but here it gives us hope of a better year than last. Sorry I didn't write you on Christmas, but I just couldn't make myself do it. MawMaw has been making some pretty decorations to put on your grave for all the holidays. They all have toys in them that you would like and lots of pretty colors. Hope you can see them from there. Well, I have to go for now, but I'll see you later. Love you

PawPaw

January 1, 2014

Hi Carson,
It's almost Christmas and you are going to the biggest birthday party you've ever seen. I wish you could be here with us, but I know you are much happier with Jesus. But, that's OK because we will all be together again before long.
MawMaw is busy sewing some tags on 5 Elmos that we are giving to some kids much like you were. The tags say "In Memory of Carson Joseph Marchand". So in a way you are still making people smile down here. LOL

Well I have to go now, but I'll be sure to talk to you Christmas morning. I love you and miss you.

Paw Paw

December 16, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving Carson. It is going to be a hard day for us since you won't be here, but we need to remember that we should be thankful to God for the 5-1/2 years that he allowed us to be with you and for the eternity we can look forward to in heaven together. The words are not coming easy this morning so I'll just say I love you and miss you and hope you are getting my messages.

Paw Paw

November 28, 2013

I don't know why, but I woke up with you weighing heavy on my heart this morning. I keep reliving the 2 worse days of my life...the day you were born and we learned how broken your little body was, and the day you died and we realized how you had changed our lives with your love and smile. I miss you so bad. Love you

Paw Paw

November 22, 2013

I love you

Paw Paw

October 11, 2013

Happy birthday Carson. You would have been 6 today. Don't seem possible that it was that long ago, but it still seems like a bad dream that you are not here anymore. We went to the cemetary yesterday and carried you a new Micky Mouse. Wish we could have seen your eyes light up the way they used to. Well, I hope you had a party in heaven and got a lot of toys. We love you and miss you a whole bunch. I'll talk to you later. Love,

Paw Paw

September 30, 2013

It's been 6 months now and I still can't accept it. Me and MawMaw went to the cemetary yesterday. She bought a little house and we fixed your Elmo in it so he will be out of the weather. You have birthday coming real soon and we know that will be extra hard. Look in on us every now and then to make sure we are ok. I gotta go for now, see you later. Love you,

PawPaw

September 8, 2013

Hey Little Man,

It has been 6 months since you went to be with Jesus. I know it seems like yesterday to you, but it has been a lifetime for the rest of us. Me and Maw Maw went to the cemetary today for a while. We fixed your Elmo so he is out of the weather. I really miss your teasing and sticking your tongue out at me. Can't wait till I see you again. Love and miss you,

Paw Paw

September 7, 2013

Hi Carson,
Your mama said you would have started school today. Sure do wish we could have seen that. We all miss you so much, but your mama is really having a hard time. Please keep an eye on her from heaven and let her know you are ok. We love you and miss you.

Paw Paw

August 7, 2013

I was never able to meet you, but Mom and Dad posted about you all of the time. You brought joy everywhere you went. You were an angel on earth.

John Edwards

August 7, 2013

Hey Little Man, don't know why but the last few days have really been bad. It hit home last night how permanent death is. I didn't see you every day or even every week, but at least I knew you were there. Love and miss you so much.

Paw Paw

July 23, 2013

Hey Buddy, me and MawMaw are sitting here with you talking about what long 4 months it has been. We miss you so much

Paw Paw

July 7, 2013

Well Little Man, it has been 3 months since you went to heaven and it is still like a bad dream for me. Love you and miss you.

Paw Paw

June 7, 2013

I love you and miss you little man, but I know I will see you again.

Paw Paw

April 8, 2013

Tabitha,
I am so sorry foryour loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tessie Parker

March 23, 2013

If you could see me now, I'm walking streets of gold.
If you could see me now, I'm standing tall and whole.
If you could see me now, you'd know I've seen His face.
If you could see me now, you'd know the pain's erased
And you wouldn't want me to ever leave this Perfect Place.
Oh, if we could only see you now.
MawMaw loves you Carson Joseph.
See ya'later alligator - afterwhile crocodile

March 20, 2013

Tabitha and your family;
I have just learned of Carson's passing and as a Father myself, I can only think it to be heartwrenching. Words escape oneself at times like this, however I want you to know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have no doubt that Carson emulated purity of heart, kindness to others and is a gift from above; and as God has called him to Heaven, he is amongst the angels and seated at the table of the Lord. May God's blessings be upon you.

Justin Collett

March 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you

The Migliore Family

March 14, 2013

Rohn and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Janice Daigle

Janice Daigle

March 13, 2013

So sorry for your loss of sweet Carson. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your family is such a blessing.

Paula Mativi

March 12, 2013

A new little angel in heaven.

Bridget Balsamo

March 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, God bless.

Heather Babin

March 12, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Through your faith, may God grant you the comfort and peace as you go through this time.

Johnette Childers

March 12, 2013

May God comfort and strengthen you today and in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Rowley

March 12, 2013

Rohn and Tabitha,

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mendi Fontenot Shows

March 12, 2013

May God give you peace and strength. We love you.
Brent, Runnette and Marigny

March 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I can only imagine how heavy your hearts are...and I pray the Lord's comfort upon you. I have kept up w/ Carson since his birth thru grandma Sharon! I know that Carson touched many lives in his short years and I pray that wonderful memories will bring you comfort!

Lisa Wilson

March 11, 2013

Big Rohn, Tabitha, and Chase I know this little man was the light to yall's world. He is in a much safer place. Yall have such strong faith I know the Marchand's can get through this. All the family and friends are here for yall.

Brinsley Gautreau

March 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief and sorrow. We have enjoyed knowing and caring for Carson. His imprint will forever be in our hearts. May God be with your family bringing His peace and comfort now and always.

David and Donna Thomas

March 11, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, I can't begin to imagine the pain. Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. You have to believe that Carson was here for a reason and your connection could never be broken.Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Marie Davis

March 11, 2013

My heart is heavy to hear of Carson's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nita Kidd

March 11, 2013

Tabitha, though Carson's time on earth was short, it was magnificently impactful. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Holly Chenevert

March 11, 2013

Rhon and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelli Buckels-LoBello

March 11, 2013

To Tabitha and family, I extend my deepest sympathies on the loss of your blessed angel! You are all in my prayers, and may God help lighten the pain and sorrow you are going through.

Karen Dixon

March 11, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Iris Lea

March 11, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Iris Lea

March 11, 2013

So sorry. Keeping all of you in my prayers. God Bless!!!

Lisa Latino

March 11, 2013

Sharon, Billy and family,
It's always hard losing someone we love, but especially difficult when it's a precious little one. Please know that your family in Virginia is praying for you and sending much love your way.

Penny, Greg Gray

March 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.

Bridget Bergeron Santangelo

March 11, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Lesley Malus Reed and Thomas Goddard

Lesley Malus Reed

March 11, 2013

Marchand and McDonald family, May the comfort of God help ya'll during this difficult time. Love and many prayers. Bobbie and Joe Sevario, Prairieville ,La.

March 11, 2013

Rohn, Tabitha and Chase,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.I know that he is in a better place, finally being a little boy, running, jumpimg and playing.
" To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to Die."
Uncle Smith

Randall smith

March 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Reggie & Ann Martin

March 11, 2013

TO THE MARCHAND & MCDONALD FAMILY. I AM INDEED SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS BUT HEAVENS GAIN. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. MAY THE LORD'S GRACE ENVELOP AND SUSTAIN YOU DURING THIS TIME.

Rev. Dr. Larry Pearson

March 11, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

Tammy Jones

March 10, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you with peace that pass all understanding!! Sandy Denham Lightfoot

March 10, 2013

May God hold your family in His loving arms and may the caring and compassion of friends uphold you during this time of grief.

Johnna Smith

March 10, 2013

When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Aimee Forrest

March 10, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special angel watching over you. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Owen & Catherine Miller

March 10, 2013

"Gone too soon" Carson has entered our eternal home above. The heavenly gate has opened wide to welcome the one you love. You cannot help the tears that fall and your hearts will need time to grieve. When earthly life has ended and a loved one has to leave, yet even in the saddest time we know our Savior lives and we can trust completely in the promise that He gives. In a glad reunion with the Lord, your loved ones wait to welcome you in joy with no more tears beyond the gate!

May God continue to wipe the tears from your eyes and bless you during this time of sorrow. . Praying the Lord will hold your family especially close and comfort you through the coming days and know that you're be strengthened by the love of family and friends.

Darlene Robinson

March 10, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.

Sandy Walker

March 10, 2013

Carson and his family will forever touch our lives with love, courage, joy, hope, brotherhood, and faith- Forever.

Bryan and Maggie Albritton

March 10, 2013

With deep regret and sorrow.

Kenny Kling

March 10, 2013

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