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Gerald Barbier Obituary

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. A loving son, husband, father, brother, and friend, Gerald James Barbier was called home on June 20, 2013, at the age of 66. He was born June 1, 1947, in White Castle, Louisiana, to Allison "Sonny" Barbier and Elmina "Mina" Landry Barbier. Gerald loved his family, hunting, and reading. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Louisiana Army National Guard and a graduate of White Castle High and Nicholls State University. Gerald also held a black belt in Karate. He was retired from Georgia Gulf with over 20 years of service and a member of the White Castle Hunting Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Deborah Falcon Barbier of White Castle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joshua and Andrea (Laborde) Barbier and Drew and Erin (Aucoin) Barbier; his faithful companion Tonnerre; one brother and sister-in-law Allison "Butch" and Annette Barbier; 2 sisters and brother-in-law, Maureen Anastasio and friend John Goetz and Dale and Hershel Falcon; mother-in-law and father-in-law Richard and Lydia Parker; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Steve Brooks, Ben and Kara Parker, and Dwight and Pam Falcon as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Lester Falcon; brothers-in-law, John Falcon and Dennis Anastasio. The family would like to thank Drs. Michael Castine, David Hastings, Keith Rhynes, William Russell, and Anna Smither as well as the doctors and nurses of the Baton Rouge General Medical Center who took wonderful care of Gerald and his family. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home in White Castle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge. Condolences can be made at www.oursowhitecastle.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 22 to Jun. 26, 2013.
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Dear Debbie, Mike and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family! We pray that God gives you peace in this time of sorrow. Our love and prayers are sent to you, your family, and Gerald's family. Mike and Donna Medine

Evans Medine

June 27, 2013

I so wish I could have been with all of you today because I know how important family support is. I know you mourned, but hope you also had a chance to dust off happy memories of who Gerald was. I still have the boxed set of paperbacks of the Lord of the Rings series he gave because I liked to read. Love from Houston.

Evette Barbier

June 26, 2013

Debbie, I am so saddened to hear that Gerald has passed away. He was such a kind, sweet, and generous person. My heart aches for you and your family. We will be lifting you up in prayer during this difficult time. I just can not imagine what you are going through, so we will continue to pray for you and your children, that God will be with you through all the difficult days of adjustment to come. May you have the peace of God and all your wonderful memories to carry you through.

Myra Cedotal Brooks

June 26, 2013

My Dear Family of Gerald's,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the terrible loss of your fine husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was a good man. I know no words of mine can ease your grief at this time but know I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all.

Corinne Wood

June 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

kim&verna landry

June 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you. Kathy Caballero Simoneaux

June 26, 2013

Dear Debbie, Butch, Maureen, & Dale,
I know that this is a very difficult time. My heart & prayers are with all of you. I'm very sorry that I couldn't be with you all for the service this morning. Godspeed, my friends.

Mina Raymond

June 26, 2013

Rest in Peace, Gerald. My heart goes out to my cousins and their families.

Larry Landry

June 26, 2013

Deepest sympathy to all this fine family.
Sport LeBlanc

June 26, 2013

Deborah, sons, Maureen, Dale, Butch, and all others of Gerald's loving family:
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of such great loss- May you find comfort in treasured memories of him as you picture him now resting peacefully in the Arms of Jesus-

Nicky & Charmelle Guercio

June 25, 2013

Debbie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you during this very difficult time. I know that you and your family loved Gerald so much and will miss him. My prayer is that you find a measure of peace in knowing that Gerald is resting peacefully in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Take care and may God bless you and your family.

Gaynell Young

June 25, 2013

My condolences to the Barbier family. I'm the brother of Sam Valenziano.

Johnny Valenziano

June 25, 2013

Debbie, Maureen, Butch & Dale- I was so sorry to hear about Gerald. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.

Doodle Pearce Randall

June 25, 2013

May God be with you during this very sad time. We are very sorry for your loss.

Ruthie and Beverly @ HemOc

June 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss Mrs Debbie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Feel blessed that I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Gerald! Love, Wendy Bates

June 25, 2013

so sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you all peace and strength during this time.

candace tetterington

June 25, 2013

Drew, Erin & Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.

Greg, Sherri, Jake & John Bellina

June 25, 2013

Debbie, Maureen, Dale, Butch, and Family: We are praying for all of you and remembering Gerald- a great guy! Sincerely, Bobbie, Debbie, Judy, and Toddie Ourso

Bobbie Cavalier

June 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss!
Our prayers are with all of you.
Ruben and Laura Dauzat
Marksville

June 25, 2013

Debbie, we are so sorry for you and your children's loss. We have and will be praying for all of you.

Guy and Bobbi Koontz

June 24, 2013

Drew and Family, Our thoughts and prayers got out to you in this time of sorry. May you find peace in GOD's words. You all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS, Keil Family-Plano, TX

LaBre Sims

June 24, 2013

So very sorry to hear about Gerald. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Janelle Poche

June 24, 2013

So sorry to hear of Gerald's death. We had some good times at GG and hunting from time to time.
Now he is with God and all his children and not in pain any more!!
R.I.P. my brother,See you one day on the flip side.

DANNY GULOTTA

June 24, 2013

To Butch, Maureen, Dale, and Gerald's family. I am so sorry to hear about Gerald's death. We go a long way back and were good friends.

Jack Hebert

June 24, 2013

Deb, Maureen, Dale, Butch and families. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words to lighten you heavy hearts at this time; embrace one anothers and share in the memories. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you and yours.

Judy Burleigh

June 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Barbier family.

Melissa Bourgoyne

June 24, 2013

No more pain, No more suffering, No more cancer, just all is well in Heaven, and we all know Gerald is there....

Mo, so sorry for your loss. May He Rest In Peace!

Jodie Suarez-Simmers

June 24, 2013

Debbie...I am sorry for your loss, for your pain. I wish I could help. You are loved by many who would hold you up and give you strength, until the pain subsides. My sincere condolences.

Jan Waguespack

June 24, 2013

Maureen, Dale, Butch, Debra and family members - my heart aches for your loss. Gerald was such a nice, sweet and loving person. My mom loved him dearly. May God hold all of you in his loving arms and help comfort you at this difficult time.

Becky Richard Ourso

June 24, 2013

Debbie, Joshua, Drew and family- so sorry for your loss. I've know Gerald all my life always considering him a friend as well as a classmate. Fond memories remain of playing together as kids all over old White Castle.

Roddy Rodrigue

June 24, 2013

To The Barbier Family: am sorry for your loss as you all remain in my prayers and thoughts. I worked with Gerald several years and found him to be a joy to be around. He will always be remembered.

Berdell Breaux

June 24, 2013

I remember gerald from years ago growing up in white castle. After becoming a nurse anesthetist I worked in baton rouge gen, ochsner NO and then in texarkana, tx. Unfortunately, I lost track of gerald and many of my white castle friends. I have fond memories of him as a genuinely nice guy. He was always spoken of highly. I did not know he was that ill. I would like to express my condolences to his family and friends. He will definitely be missed.

tom forte

June 23, 2013

Mrs. Barbier, I went to St. Ben's with Gerald in 1961. I was born in White Castle (my mom was a Daigle from Samstown) but I grew up in Port Allen. I'll always remember Gerald as a ninth grader!

Terry Thibodeaux

June 23, 2013

From one of Gerald's old St. Ben's classmates. My sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in his deserved peace in the Lord.

E Gordon WHYTE

June 23, 2013

I haven't had contact with Gerald for many, many years but, my memories of him from high school was of a young man who was full of energy, humor and he had a free spirit. As I understand, he carried that type of personality into his maturity. Because I have lived out of state most of my working life, I have the luxury of just remembering Gerald the way he was, before he became ill. In his passing, we believe that he is now enjoying eternal piece and happiness with the Lord - no more pain and no more suffering.

Donald Medine

June 23, 2013

My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Debbie and her family on the passing of Gerald.
God Bless.

Leonard Breaux

June 22, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

June 22, 2013

TO THE BARBIER AND FALCON FAMILIES

DOUG AND I WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GERALD. HE IS NO LONGER IN PAIN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.

SHELLY GAUTREAUX

Shelly Gautreaux

June 22, 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

Sheila Daigle

June 21, 2013

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