Louis "LD" Dennis Thomassie

Louis Dennis Thomassie, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. A native of St. Amant and a longtime resident of Gonzales, Louis was a devoted longtime parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and in recent years served as a Eucharistic minister at St. John the Evangelist Church in Prairieville. He was a proud Forth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. In his younger years, he honorably served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Miller (DD-535) while stationed in Rhode Island. In his early career he served as store manager at A&P grocery before moving on to working for Reynolds recycling becoming known to many in the Gonzales area as “The Can Man.” Louis graduated from Delta College of Drafting and was considered a master carpenter.

When he was not working, Louis could be found building projects at his house or tending to his plants and flowers. Louis cherished spending time with his grandchildren and spent many weekends camping in his RV with them and his beloved wife of 45 years, Shirley. He was proud of his family and liked organizing and sharing his photo albums with friends. His brother Milton was a constant companion, and they enjoyed watching football together on Sunday afternoons. Louis spent his final years residing at Gonzales Healthcare Nursing Home where he formed many cherished friendships. He was most recently elected as President of the resident’s council, a role that gave him a deep sense of purpose in his last year of life.

He is survived by his brother, Milton Thomassie; his daughters, Denise Bearden (Mike Phillips) and Melinda Marchand; four grandchildren, Kristian Yasko (Wanel), Heather Dry Hatzis (Nick), Kasey Marchand and Ali Dry Carter (Brandon); six great grandchildren, Destani Locke (Warren), Elizabeth Aucoin (Reese), Mila Hatzis, Alexandra Hatzis, Owen Carter and Stella Carter; and five great-great grandchildren, Caydence, Riot, Millie, Sully and Ryder; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Melancon Thomassie; his parents, Euloge and Virginia Thomassie; his sister, Jeanette Silvio; his brothers, Justin, Joseph, Leo, and George Thomassie; and his great granddaughter Hayli Guillory.

The family extends special thanks to the staff at Gonzales Healthcare for their compassionate care.

Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 La-429 St. Amant, La 70774, on December 11th, 2025, from 10:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Louis will be laid to rest at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Mausoleum.