LAWTELL - A Mass of Christian Burial for David Brent Berard will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell. Fr. Ted Broussard will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the church cemetery.

David, age 68, a resident of Church Point, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. 

David will be remembered as a dedicated family man; he was a devout husband, a loving father, grandfather, father-in-law and uncle. He always had a witty sense of humor that could lighten up any room.  David enjoyed being outdoors and riding four wheelers with his grandchildren.  He was a dedicated employee of Franks International for over 27 years prior to his retirement.

David will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his son, Ty Berard and wife Courtney Berard; grandchildren, Dax Berard and Vivian Berard; sisters, Catherine “Cat” MacDiarmid, Christine “Cris” Berard and Denise Berard Morse.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice Berard; parents A.L. Berard and Evelyn Berard; father-in-law, Vernon Duplechin; and brother-in-law, Charles Duplechain and Rocky Prevost.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas. The rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Words of Comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.