Leo Paul Aucoin

Leo was a loving brother, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. For eighteen years, he worked as a guard and boiler man at the Lula Sugar Mill. Later, he served as a Bridge Tender on the Pierre Part Bridge for twenty-seven years, a role he was deeply passionate about and truly loved.

A man of deep faith, Leo prayed daily and lived his life guided by prayer and gratitude. In his spare time, Leo enjoyed fishing, hunting squirrels and pool-do, and going out to eat with family and friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was known for his jokes and storytelling, always bringing laughter and joy to those around him. Of all things, Leo was most joyous when he was hosting family gatherings.

Leo will be remembered for his dedication, his warmth, and the light he brought to every life he touched.

He is survived by his brother, Herbert Aucoin (Penny); five stepchildren, Jacqueline Gaspard (David), Evelyn Berthelot (Olan), Diana Bailly (Hayes), Eileen Metrejean and Darren Metrejean (Teri); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; his godchild, Denise Roulette and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Simoneaux Aucoin; parents, Eddie and Leonell Cedotal Aucoin; three brothers, Rivers Aucoin, Ridley Aucoin and Henry Aucoin; three stepchildren, Emelda Metrejean, Carolyn Morales and Brian Metrejean Sr. and his niece Melissa Boudreaux.

Pallbearers will be Connor Metrejean, Brant Crochet, Shawn Aucoin, Cole Aucoin, Troy Landry and Tony Aucoin. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert Aucoin and Darren Metrejean.

The family would like to thank Thibodaux Regional, Acadian Ambulance, Pierre Part First Responders, Chateau Napoleon Nursing Home and Tony and Ricky for their care and support throughout Leo’s time in need. The family would also like to thank Ronald and Violet LeGleu for praying with Leo in the nursing home.