Lubert Emile Fontenot, 78, of Welsh, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born to his late parents, Lee and Ivy Fontenot on July 5, 1941 in Crowley, LA. He loved to cut grass and got great satisfaction doing it. Most of all, he loved his two grandchildren, whom he was very proud of.
He is survived by his daughter, Angie Trahan and husband Scotty of Welsh; one brother, Wilton Fontenot and wife Peggy of Hathaway; along with two grandsons, Lucas Trahan and fiancé Shelby Roberie, Tyler Trahan, all of Welsh.
Lubert is preceded in death by his loving wife, Genevieve Fontenot; his parents; one daughter, Rhonda Fontenot; one sister, Gertrude Benoit and her husband Lloyd Fontenot; along with their son, Rayford Trahan.
Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 10:00am with Bro. Darrell Hieronymus officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 8:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
