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Manuel James Decoteau, 75, a lifelong resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away at Baton Rouge General Hospital at 12:17am on Friday August 9, 2019. He was approaching retirement with the State of LA Gillis W. Long Center in St. Gabriel. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Madeline Bourgeois Decoteau; sons, Chad Decoteau (Tammy Crotwell), Scott Decoteau (Valerie Bromwell), Rhett Decoteau (Aileen Bercegeay), and Jason Decoteau (Rebecca Little); siblings Jeanette Guedry and Byron Decoteau; 14 grandchildren, Colby, Aubree, Delaney, Jordan, Alaina, Braeden, Simone, Jacob, Lexi, Ryley, Daniel, Luke, Molly, Matthew, great-grandchild Bennett and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Edna Villar Decoteau; siblings Diana Dubois, Raynold Decoteau and Myrna Rouiller. Manuel was known as Mannie by friends, family and his grandchildren. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, working outside, and watching the ID channel. Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment will be at St. Theresa Mausoleum, Gonzales. Church Funeral Services and Crematory in charge of arrangements.
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Sorry to hear about Manuel,s passing. Proud to call him "Cuz".
Robert Villar
August 14, 2019
a loved one
August 14, 2019
Daddy - you are the hardest working man I have ever known. You instilled a strong work ethic that I take with me today. I am proud to be your son. Until we meet again. Your loving son, Scott
Scott Decoteau
August 14, 2019
Deck was a wonderful man, always had a smile when he came in the Shoppette. He will be missed. Our sympathies, love and condolences to Maddie and family.
Lisa and Gary Switzer
August 13, 2019
Rhett & Family,
Sincere sympathy & prayers at the loss of your father. God bless you as you celebrate and honor his life.
Karen Decoteau Lambert
August 13, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Lloyd & Sharon Hebert
August 13, 2019
Uncle Bubba-You were such a good man that I always looked up to and respected. You, Aunt Madeline, and your family are in my prayers. You will be missed but always in my heart.
Mike Guedry
August 13, 2019
Uncle Bubba- You were such a good man and I always looked up to you. You, Aunt Madeline, and your family are in my prayers. I will miss you.
August 13, 2019
Uncle Bubba-You were such a good man that I always looked up to. I will miss visiting you and listening to your" Boudreaux and Thibodeaux" jokes. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mike Guedry
August 13, 2019
Dear Family, so sorry to learn of Manny's passing. I worked with him at Gillis Long and saw him every Sunday at Holy Rosary.
David Matlosz
August 13, 2019
Manuel was known as Deck at The Gillis W. Long Center. He always had a smile and a Joke ready when he met a co-worker. He was loved by everyone. May he rest in peace.
John Marchand
August 12, 2019
MY BROTHER WHOM I WILL MISS SO MUCH AND LOVED SO MUCH PRAYERS FOR YOU EVERYDAY
JEANNETTE GUEDRY
August 12, 2019
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