NEW IBERIA – A celebration of life gathering will be held for Joseph Wilson Matt Gonsoulin, age 69, on Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. A rosary led by the Men’s Rosary Group will be prayed at 11:00 am. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
A native and resident of New Iberia, Joseph passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his residence.
Born on February 3, 1949 to the late Claude and Beatrice Matt Gonsoulin, Joseph was one of three children. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all those who knew him. Joseph worked as a chef for many years, cooking in restaurants all over Colorado, New Jersey, and Louisiana. He proudly owned and operated Café Jenee here in New Iberia for many years. Joseph enjoyed traveling, music, and bird watching. He will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his daughter, Jenee Gonsoulin Aucoin and husband Brett of Humble, TX; grandchildren, Aubrey and Alexis Aucoin; and sister, Genevieve Julie Gonsoulin Guidry of Youngsville, LA.
He is preceded in death by his son, Joshua Gonsoulin; parents, Claude and Beatrice Matt Gonsoulin; brother, Claude Gonsoulin; and the mother of their daughter, Jenny Hebert Gonsoulin.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
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