John Elbert Gauthier passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of 90. He was born to the late Eldie Laborde Gauthier and Jules Gauthier. He is survived by his wife of just shy of 75 years, Rita Mayeaux Gauthier; sons, Bruce Gauthier and Richard Gauthier (Jean); 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his daughter, Ramona Russo, son in law, Guy Russo and daughter in law, Karron Gauthier. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Odessa Chatelain, Paul Gauthier, Anna Brouillette, Bertha Gauthier, Guy Gauthier, Julia Deville and Jerry Gauthier.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 1pm. A visitation will begin at 10am. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery.
To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
