Mr. Kenneth Ray Baudoin

Mr. Kenneth Ray Baudoin, 83, was born on January 19, 1943, in Abbeville, Louisiana, and passed away on May 29, 2026. Born and raised in Abbeville to his parents, Clarence and Marjorie Baudoin, Kenneth carried forward the steady values of home—quiet devotion, thoughtful care for others, and a gentle strength that remained evident throughout his life. At the age of eighteen, he moved to Los Angeles, California, beginning a new chapter marked by hard work, perseverance, and purpose.

Kenneth dedicated more than three decades of service in Aerospace Industries, retiring in February 2005 after 30+ years. His work reflected a consistent reliability and wisdom earned through years of commitment—an example that inspired those who knew him and respected the life he built through determination and integrity.

On April 23, 2004, he married his loving wife, Dianne Gipson Baudoin. Together, they made their home in Houston, Texas, where they raised their family. In the everyday moments of family life, Kenneth’s kind-hearted nature and steady presence were deeply felt—expressed not in grand gestures, but in the enduring ways he showed up, cared, and remained devoted to the people he loved.

Kenneth was a devoted Oakland Raiders fan, and his home proudly reflected that loyalty, filled with Raiders décor, sports themes, and cherished photos that family members came to love. He enjoyed watching football, boxing, and tennis with his family, and he took unmistakable pride in keeping a clean home—an attention to detail that spoke to the care he put into the life he shared with others. He also loved spending time with family listening to music, enjoying a barbecue, and having a few drinks. Known as the life of the party, Kenneth brought warmth and connection wherever he was, and many will remember his best hugs—hugs that made his genuine love unmistakable.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne G. Baudoin; his children, Troy Baudoin, Kim Baudoin, Dana Baudoin, Raymond Hawk, and Ryan Hawk; his sister, Lorraine Trahan; and 11 Grandchildren, 4 Great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nakeitha Baudoin.

Kenneth will be remembered as a beloved and inspirational man—devoted to his family, gentle in spirit, wise in counsel, and thoughtful in the way he lived. His presence, his kindness, and the steady love he gave so freely will be deeply missed and enduringly honored.