John Ronald Gaspard

New Iberia - Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia for John Ronald Gaspard, 71, who passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Lafayette. A gathering of family and friends will be at Pellerin Funeral Home from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday, and will continue on Saturday at 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia. A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, John Ronald Gaspard was born on October 11, 1945, and was a retired Diesel Mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, raising chickens, and playing Solitaire on his computer, but time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, is what he cherished most. John is survived by a son, Eric John Gaspard and wife Dixie; step-sons, Richard Flores and wife Giselle, and Willis Paul Flores and wife Crystal; two brothers, Paul and Ronnie Gaspard; and four grandchildren, Kelsi, Krislyn, Bryce and Tyler Flores. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth Maturin Gaspard; parents, Otis L. and Olympia Bourque Gaspard; and numerous brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be Chad Maturin, Josh Sonnier, Phillip Broussard, Brent Flores, Dylan Bertrand, Elvis Mestayer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset medical expenses. Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, (337-365-3331) is in charge of arrangements.