Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge for Ralph David Caillier, Sr., 92, who passed away with his loved ones by his side on Friday, July 12, 2019, at St. Joseph Carpenter House.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 8:00 am until 11:30 am on Saturday.
A rosary will be prayed at 11:00 am on Saturday.
Rev. Gary Schexnayder will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge.
A native and longtime resident of Breaux Bridge, Mr. Caillier honorably served his country in the United Stated Navy during WWII. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he came home and began farming, he also worked as a carpenter, an electrician, a plumber, a draftsman for Cecilia Lumber, and was a school bus driver for St. Martin Parish schools for numerous years. As a pastime, he enjoyed hunting and boat riding – he just loved being on the waters. Ralph will be remembered for his zest for life, rules for working hard, and his unconditional love for his family.
He is survived by his sons, Ralph David Caillier, Jr. and wife Katherine, and Carl Michael Caillier and wife Gail, all of Breaux Bridge; daughters, Bonnie C. Latiolais and husband Garland, and Jackie C. Dumatrait and husband Bobby, all of Breaux Bridge; grandchildren, Kristi Caillier, Dawn C. Johnson, Shane Caillier, Scott Latiolais, Si Latiolais, Sarah Latiolais, Christopher Dumatrait, and Abby Dumatrait; step grandchildren, Chad Landry and Josh Landry; great grandchildren, Ian Patin, Britt Patin, Lily Champagne, Jed Johnson, Bella Johnson, Estelle Johnson, Libby Caillier, Lana Caillier, Ethan Latiolais, Isabella Latiolais, Emma Dumatrait, and Tate Dumatrait; great-great grandchild, Avery Patin; sister, Marella C. Miller of Port Arthur, TX; brother, Carrol Caillier of Lafayette; and his dear friend, Brian Lovis of St. Martinville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Huval Caillier, parents, David and Lillian Guidry Caillier; and his brother, Malcolm Caillier.
Pallbearers will be Shane Caillier, Scott Latiolais, Si Latiolais, Christopher Dumatrait, Ian Patin, and Britt Patin.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.
To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com
