Michael John Baronne

Michael “Mike” John Baronne passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born October 2, 1945, to the late Leona (Gauthier) and Anthony Baronne in Bunkie, LA. He graduated from Bunkie High School in Bunkie, LA and enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1966-1968 with the 7/15th Heavy Artillery Division, being honorably discharged as an E-3 service member. He is preceded in death by his parents and two older brothers, Frank (Marilyn) and Edgar Baronne; and nephew, Anthony “Tony” Baronne. Michael was a loving husband and doting father and grandfather, deeply patriotic and committed to his Catholic faith. Michael is survived by his beloved wife Norma Doga Baronne; a sister-in-law, Barbara Baronne; daughter Denise Payne (Michael); son Corey Baronne; bonus daughter Alyssa Simoneaux (Kevin); bonus son Blaine Smith (Regina); grandchildren Wade, Drew and Natalie Payne; Tyler and Peyton Baronne; Kip Michael, Madeline and Grace Simoneaux; Peyton, Brody and Arianni Smith; great-granddaughter Lily Baronne; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, at St. Alphonsus Ligouri Catholic Church in Greenwell Springs, LA, with a viewing 10:30-12:00 noon, and mass immediately to follow at 12:00 noon. Graveside interment at Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, LA. Pallbearers will be Michael Payne, Corey Baronne, Blaine Smith, Kevin Simoneaux, Wade Payne, and Drew Payne. Honorary pallbearers will be Kip Michael Simoneaux, Peyton Smith and Brody Smith.