Rickie Decuir

Published 12:00 am Thursday, January 25, 2024

LOREAUVILLE—A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted for Rickie Decuir, 71, at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Barry Crochet officiating. Entombment will follow at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024. A Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. on Friday in the funeral home.

Rickie Decuir, 71, passed away, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled laborer in the oil and gas industry. His greatest source of pride was undoubtedly his family. Rickie found immense joy in being a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, cherishing the moments spent with his loved ones. Rickie’s unwavering priority was always the well-being and happiness of his family members.

Beyond his work and family life, Rickie had a passion for music, festivals, concerts. He truly enjoyed camping trips with his family and friends. He delighted in attending car shows, displaying an appreciation for automotive craftsmanship. Rickie’s memory will be cherished for the love, care and joy he brought to his family and the shared moments of music, festivals and car culture that defined his vibrant life. In his quiet moments alone he loved to play his guitar.

The one thing that he would do for his family is create a special birthday card for each of their celebrations, as he was a poet in his own right.

Rickie Decuir is survived by six children, Cheramie Decuir, Kelly Sonnier (Dewey), Ryan Decuir (Shanie), Gretchen Decuir, Hannah Covington (Patrick), Caleb Decoux (Jaclyn); grandchildren Shianne, Austin, Timothy, Brandon, Ashley, Aiden, Asher and T.J.; great-grandchildren Grey, Harper; siblings Penny Dressel, Scarlet Hazard (Bryant), Byron Decuir (Roseanne), Ferrell Decuir; and his fur baby Lolita.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years Diane Decoux Decuir; parents Lester and Grace Breaux Decuir; one sibling, Parris Decuir.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Ryan Decuir, Caleb Decoux, Justin Decuir, Dewey Sonnier and Louis Boudreaux Jr.

Honorary pallbearers are Patrick Covington, Ferrell Decuir, Shane Fuqua and Curtis Romero.

The family would like to thank the members and staff of Hope Hospice for their kindness and support they shared with Rickie and his family during this most difficult time, especially Ms. Melody, Ms. Julie, Nurses, Patrick LeBlanc and Gretchen Feild.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org.

David Funeral Home of Loreauville, 116 S. Main St., 337-229-8338, is in charge of the arrangements.