Kevin Jude Picard

St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 13, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parks for Kevin Jude Picard, 49, who passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm on Sunday, and continue on Monday at 7:00 am until 12:30 pm, at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Sunday. Rev. Bryce Sibley will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at St. Michael Mausoleum in St. Martinville. Kevin was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, fishing, camping, boat riding, and especially loved riding his motorcycle. Kevin was very devoted to his family and was always there for others when they needed him. He will be remembered for his kind heart and loving spirit. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7). He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Holly B. Picard; son, Kevin J Picard, II; brothers, Michael Schouest and wife Connie, Leland Schouest, and Alfred "TJ" Blanchard, Jr. and wife Teah; sisters, Karen Viator and husband Lance, Gabrielle Noel and husband Todd, Lainey Wellbrock and husband Jason, Shelly Picard, Shelia Racca and husband Ricky, and Penny Champagne and husband Ricky; step-father, Alfred Blanchard; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Dieu Donne Picard; mother, Lana Q. Blanchard; and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Pallbearers will be Michael Schouest, Leland Schouest, Alfred "TJ" Blanchard Jr., Tyler Viator, Wilton Laviolette, and Kim Pelous. Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville, 112 New Market St., St. Martinville, LA 70582, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com