A native of Alexandria, LA and a resident of Gloster, MS, Kent passed away at Baton Rouge Medical Center-Bluebonnet Drive, on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the age of 65. He was an honors graduate of LSU-Baton Rouge, where he earned a business degree and a BA in Science. A devout catholic, Kent also earned a Masters in Theology from Loyola University of New Orleans. He was employed with CLECO in Pineville, LA and for the state of Louisiana Department of Health and Human Services from which he retired. He enjoyed teaching theology to students, long and interesting conversations with friends and family, fishing and hunting, and also watching college football, specifically LSU football and baseball. Kent is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Bordelon and Elma Dupuy Bordelon; his sister, Mary Gauthier Helmer; and a loving niece, Pamala Gauthier. He is survived by his brother, Gene Bordelon; sisters, Nita Gernant (husband Fred) and Diane Bordelon; nieces and nephews, Karen Gauthier, Irby Gauthier, David Gauthier, Cindy Bordelon, Melissa Bordelon, Fred Gernant, and Elizabeth Gernant; great nieces and nephews, Michael Robichaux, Laura Robichaux, Joseph Riddle, Desiree Ezernack, Joe Gauthier, Cord Gauthier, Lexi Gauthier and Annika Gauthier; and several great-great nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at St. Joseph Cathedral (412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802) at 2:00 pm. Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.rabenhorst.com.
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Kent Bordelon - you were a shining star in a mundane world. I will miss you and some of our long conversations.
My sincere condolences to all of your family members. I know they will miss you too.
Zekie will miss you the most ! He is in another loving home now, but you will always be together.
RIP Kent. You are free now from these Earthly ties. SOAR with the wind !!
Jane E. Walker
January 4, 2018
Sorry for your loss. May the god of all tender comfort be with family and friends during this difficult time.
K M
January 2, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, for the loss of your loved one.
May the family cherish all the wonderful memories shared together.
(Psalm 23)
January 2, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the Bordelon family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19
December 31, 2017
Miss you, dear friend.
Mary Burk-Jones
December 31, 2017
I am sorry for the loss of Kent. May you find comfort in prayer. May the peace of God guard your hearts. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
T.F.
December 31, 2017
Dear Gene bordelon,
As you recall, Kent, you, & I had all worked for the Dept. Of labor. My sympathy about your brother's passing.
Michael Dubroc
December 31, 2017
Kent I will miss you. I will see you again one day in heaven. Psalm 23
Maureen Moore
December 31, 2017
I will miss his wit and 'wisdoms". My deepest sympathies to family and friends.
December 30, 2017
My condolences to the whole family. I've known Kent since high school and I am sorry to see him go. The world is less one more brilliant mind. Kent had a profoundly religious soul and was a very intelligent man. He will be missed.
Sonya Ryland
December 29, 2017
R.I.P. Kent. We will all miss your witt and pictures of Zeke.
Mairon Daley
December 28, 2017
You may have my deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your beloved.1Corinthains15:26
Devis
December 28, 2017
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