Ranaldo Gauthier

Ranaldo Gauthier arrived in this world just two days before Christmas, on December 23, 1937. He was welcomed by his mother, Blanche, older sisters Beverly and Rosemarie. Over the years, other siblings were born into the family: Barbara, Donald, Abraham “AJ”, Sandra, Raymond, Chris, and Kebin. In 1960, Ranaldo united in marriage to JoAnn Oubre. To this union, four children were born: Darren, Devery, Robbie, and Alisha. Ranaldo loved sports. He played football, basketball, softball, and especially excelled at baseball. He passed this love for sports and his athletic ability along to his children. His sons fondly remember watching with pride as their father played baseball and softball. The family even traveled to many away-games to cheer him on. Ranaldo was smart and skilled—a jack of all trades. He could repair nearly anything. He could fix plumbing. He could fix cars. He was an expert carpenter. Even in his later years, Ranaldo continued to learn new skills by becoming a trained pipefitter. As a hard worker himself, Ranaldo taught his sons a strong work ethic and trained them in how to do and fix things for themselves—from yard work to home repair. Ranaldo was very involved in the community. He coached Little League baseball for many years. He helped with local political campaigns. He was also instrumental in getting a new school built on the west bank of St. John Parish—a school that still stands today. Though a workplace injury slowed him down physically, he continued to make the most of his circumstances, even learning to crochet. He strongly believed in staying in the best shape possible, regardless of his injuries, and embraced a healthy diet. Growing up in the Catholic faith and continuing in the Christian faith as an adult, Ranaldo held a deep love and respect for God. He ensured that his children would learn this faith as well, as they regularly attended mass and catechism classes. Ranaldo was preceded in death by his mother, his stepfather, his siblings Beverly, Barbara, Donald, AJ, Raymond, and Chris and Rosemarie; and also by his beloved daughter, Alisha. He leaves many loved ones to cherish his memory: his sons from his marriage to Joann: Darren (Sharon), Devery (Susie),and Robbie (Barbara), also sons Rodney Mitchell (Angelica), and Aaron Pigott; his grandchildren, Camille, Carson, Grayson, Evan, Brennan, Olivia, An’Jenea, Ariel, and Rodney II; Kennedi, Haylee, Aaron Jr. and Avery; great grandchild Cali Lynn and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ranaldo Gauthier

April 10, 2025