Richard "Sos" James Touchet

NEW IBERIA - Richard James Touchet, age 55, known by his family and friends as "Sos", a native of New Iberia and a resident of Landmark of Acadiana Nursing Home since March of 2021, departed this life in the morning hours on Sunday, November 21, 2021 while at Landmark. Richard now finds the peace and comfort of eternal rest in God's hands.

To abide by Richard's wishes, there will be no services. However, interment will take place at a later date at Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia.

Richard was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He will be dearly missed by all that loved and knew him. He leaves behind to cherish fond memories of his life, sisters, Tammy Touchet Picard (Roy), Tina Touchet Tenney (Preston), and Evia Touchet Disch (Patrick).

He will be dearly missed by his step-father, Ronald Clark; step-brother, Rusty Clark; numerous nephews and nieces; aunts, uncles, cousins, friends; and by his beloved best friend, his little dog, Muttley.

Richard was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rene and Edith Dore Touchet; maternal grandparents, Sosthene and Electa Benoit Landry; parents, Francis Joseph Touchet and Rita Mae Landry Touchet Clark; brother, Rickey James Touchet; nephew, Keith Viator; and many other family members.

Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories online and/or express condolences by visiting Richard's memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com

Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.