Neal Paul Saunier

DELCAMBRE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Neal Paul “Puppy” Saunier, age 74, at 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will officiate and Vickie Guidry will serve as lector. Following the mass, he will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Friday from 9:30 am until time of service. A rosary will be led by Mr. Terry Dore’ at 11:00 am.
A native and resident of Vermilion Parish, Mr. Saunier passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021at 8:47 pm at the Heart Hospital.
Born on February 4, 1947 to the late John C.D. Saunier and Alice Dubois Saunier Dore, Neal was one of four children. Affectionately known as “Puppy” by his family and friends, he was a practical joker, a people person and had a great sense of humor.
He was a 1965 graduate of Delcambre High School and was an exceptional football player.
Puppy was definitely in his element when surrounded by horses and enjoyed raising quarter horses, but was also known as a “Jack of all trades.”
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, he will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Guidry Saunier of Meaux; one son, Kim Neal Saunier of Lumberton, TX; three grandchildren, Kindall Braleigh Saunier, Kaden Jace Saunier and Madison Hope Thibodeau; one sister, Lucrese S. Copeland; longtime friend, Terry Dore’ and wife Christine and numerous nieces and one nephew.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by, one brother, John Morris Saunier and one sister, Florence S. Lombas.
Marlin Touchet, Clint White, Allen Copeland, Stephen Parker, Jason Rice and Lambert Pullin are honored to serve as pallbearers. Charles Gailen Guidry II, and Terry Dore’ are honorary pallbearers.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.