Harold Joseph "Bud" Gautreaux

Harold Joseph "Bud" Gautreaux Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at a 1:30 pm Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Harold Joseph "Bud" Gautreaux, 79, who died on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his residence in Rayne. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Mausoleum in Rayne, LA. Fr. Connor Poirrier, Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Gift Bearers will be Angelle Bourgeois and Katherine Broussard. Scripture readers will be Madeline Gautreaux and Ava Bourgeois. Bud was an U.S. Army veteran having served as Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam War. He was an active Rayne businessman and a member of many civic and business organizations as well as a generous supporter of Rayne Catholic Elementary and Notre Dame High School. He was a longtime supporter of USL and UL where he majored in Pre-Law. He had a very successful career as President and Founder of Enertec Petroleum Marketers (formerly Rayne, Kaplan and Gueydan Oil Company). Bud had a strong work ethic with Rimmer & Garrett Construction, Columbia Gulf in Rayne, Crawford and Company in New Orleans, and Ranching Enterprises (cattle and hay farming). He previously served as President of Rayne Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors and interim President of Progressive National Bank and was a board member of Louisiana Oil Marketers Association. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus, American Angus Association, Louisiana Cattlemen Association, and Ducks Unlimited. In business, Bud represented Conoco and Mobil being recognized in the "Top 50" lubricant distributors. He employed and shaped the lives of many. Bud was an avid sportsman and conservationist and enjoyed years of hunting, fishing and deep-sea fishing in Gulf waters of Louisiana and Florida. His love of music was apparent by his talent on the guitar, accordion, fiddle, harmonica and piano, as he was self-taught and able to play by ear. As a steward of the land and protector and patriarch of his family, he always continued his passion for learning whether it be to gain knowledge to enrich his business or help family sustain quality health. Through the years he valued all of his R.H.S. classmates and organized many reunions. His Catholic faith and family have always been a source of comfort and strength. His parents and siblings shaped his life and early character. This was perfected by his wife and children who brought a deeper love and understanding of the complexity of life. Pride of family and community was a constant theme in his life. Love of children and making the world a better place was always a priority. Survivors include his wife, Judith "Judy" Broussard Gautreaux, two children, Judd Gautreaux and spouse Jami Babineaux Gautreaux, Angie Gautreaux Trahan and spouse Ryan Trahan, four grandchildren, Madeline Gautreaux, Nicholas Gautreaux, Angelle Bourgeois, Ava Bourgeois, sister, Jeanette Gautreaux Beard and spouse John Beard, sister, Rosalie Gautreaux Thilborger Beatty and spouse Jeff Beatty, sister-in-law, Marie Janice Broussard, brothers- in-law, Ronnie Montgomery, Dr. Wilson A. Broussard, Jr. and spouse Kandie Broussard, numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee Joseph Gautreaux and Leonia LaLonde Gautreaux, brother, Patrick "Pat" Gautreaux and spouse Annie Heinen Gautreaux, sister, Beatrice Gautreaux Montgomery, infant sister, Ella Marie Gautreaux, nephew, David A. Broussard and brother-in-law, Bill Thilborger. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Gautreaux, Dr. Wilson A. Broussard, Skeeter Montgomery, Kevin Thilborger, Ben Boudreaux, Wayne Peltier. Honorary pallbearers will be Senator Nick Gautreaux, Ronnie Montgomery, Jeff Beatty and John Beard. A Cursillo Rosary will be prayed on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne. The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Monday, July 22, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send all donations in Harold Joseph "Bud" Gautreaux's name to the Carmelite Monastery, 1250 Carmel Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70501. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.

Harold Joseph "Bud" Gautreaux

January 28, 1945 - July 20, 2024