John Sonnier, Jr.

St. Martinville - A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville for John Sonnier, Jr. , 73, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at his home. Rev. Barry Crochet will be the Celebrant. Entombment will be at a later date. A resident of St. Martinville, John Sonnier, Jr. was born in Loreauville, Louisiana on August 23, 1947 to the late John, Sr. and Marie Broussard Sonnier, and he proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era. He worked with his father doing electrical and plumbing work, was self-employed for many years doing plumbing and air conditioning, worked as a lineman for Shamrock, then eventually retired from E.P. Breaux Electrical. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and game roosters. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Sue Braquet Sonnier of St. Martinville; daughters, Melanie Hebert (husband Anthony) of Pontchatoula, and Shannon Sonnier (companion James Loftin) of Lafayette; sisters, Judy Douet of New Iberia, and Linda Blanchard (husband Ken) of St. Martinville; granddaughter, Malory Hopkins (husband Randy) of Houma, and their three daughters, Harper, Zoe and Maisyn; grandson, Tyler Comeaux (wife Kali) of Kansas, and their four boys, Harrison, Emeric, Oliver and Jesiah. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to John's caregivers, Connie and Terry Dore', for all of their love and support during our time of need; and to Hospice of Acadiana for extraordinary care and compassion. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd. New Iberia, LA 70560, (337-365-3331) is in charge of arrangements.