Barbara Becnel Zeringue

Barbara Becnel Zeringue of Luling, LA passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the age of 94. Barbara was born on March 12, 1932, and was a lifelong resident of Luling, Louisiana. Beloved wife of the late Charles Abel Zeringue, Jr., daughter of the late, Whitney J. Becnel and Amelie Chapoton Becnel. Mother of Karen Z. Saucier (Stan), Michael A. Zeringue, Sr. (Dianna and the late Cindy Vicknair Zeringue), Brian J. Zeringue (Jo Ann), Kirk C. Zeringue (Sandra), the late Alaina Z. Arnold (Thomas), and Jeffrey P. Zeringue (Mary Kay). Grandmother to Jared “Buck” Oubre (Amber), Leah S. Arellano (Paul Michael), Heath Zeringue (Stacie), Michael “Miz” Zeringue, Jr. (Ronny), Holly Z. Gipson (Chad), Jaime Zeringue, Alicia Zeringue, Ryan Zeringue (Samantha), Ross Zeringue (Brooke), Donald Arnold, Daniel Arnold (Amber), Charles Zeringue, and Kathryn Zeringue. Great-Grandmother to Landon Oubre, Amelie Oubre, Talan Oubre, Ethan Arellano and Evan Arellano, Preston Zeringue, Jacob Zeringue, Teagan Zeringue, Reagan Zeringue, Avery Zeringue, Savannah Gipson, Lily Jo Gipson, Josiah Zeringue, Cullen Zeringue, Declan Zeringue, Alex Zeringue, and the late Elliott Zeringue. Step-grandmother to the late Joseph Troy Saucier (Terri), Monica Saucier Labella (Paul), Micah Manuel, and David Miller. Step great-grandmother to Katie Yates (Cody), Karlie Saucier, Joseph “Joey” T. Saucier, Jr. (Hannah), Jude Saucier, Jace Saucier, Amy Fisher, Tyler Fisher, Peyton Labella, Tanner Manuel, Kaden Manuel, Shyann Miller, and Cierra Miller. Step great-great grandmother to Cy Yates, Josie Yates, Lexie Yates, Sean Duhon, Aria Fisher, Tyler Fisher, Jr.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 131, the Busy Bees, the Music Ministry at both St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (formerly, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church), as well as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at both St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. She was a resident of SummerHouse Ashton Manor, in Luling, Louisiana and her family would like to thank the employees, caregivers and nurses for taking such good care of Barbara during her time there.

Barbara loved to travel and took many trips with the Busy Bees, making many lifelong friends as a result of her travels. She enjoyed spending time with family, praying the Rosary and teaching the Catechism of the Catholic Church to those children making their First Communion.

Relatives and friends of the family, members of the American Legion Post 131, the officers and employees of St. Charles Parish Hospital where she worked as a Medicare clerk for many years, as well as the employees at SummerHouse Ashton Manor are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 234 Angus Drive, in Luling. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM and burial will follow the Mass at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.