Wilton 'Zorro' "Zorro" Thibodeaux

Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 am on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge for Wilton "Zorro" Thibodeaux, 85, who passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at St. Martin Hospital. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 10:30 am until 9:00 pm on Friday, and continue on Saturday at 7:30 am until 9:00 am. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Friday. Rev. Ed Degeyter will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Scriptures will be read by Marla Frederick and Murphy Guidry. Gift bearers will be Melanie Evans and Misty Laviolette. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge. Wilton, better known as Zorro to his family and friends, honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was retired with J.B. Mouton, Inc., where he worked as superintendent. Zorro was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, gardening, and cutting grass. He loved cooking and visiting with his family and friends. Zorro loved meeting people and never once met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Thibodeaux and her companion, Charles Olivier; his granddaughter, Kayla Nicole Thibodeaux; two sisters, Hazel Thibodeaux and Lulla Mae T. Lasseigne; and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Frederick Thibodeaux; his parents, Alexie and Eunice Barras Thibodeaux; two brothers, Lloyd Thibodeaux and Marshall Paul Thibodeaux; and his sister, Emmaline T. Guidry. Pallbearers will be Charles Olivier, Clint Laviolette, Ethan Laviolette, Ricky "Ricko" Albert, Scott "JC" Boutte, Raymond Boutte and Michael Thibodeaux. Honorary pallbearers will be Chester Guidry, Murphy Guidry, Alfred Guidry, Preston "Tiger" Theriot, Brennen Billeaud, Popie Billeaud, Scott Garner, and Bruce McFadder. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Angela Snow, Dr. Mike Mounir, Lafayette General Medical Center staff, St. Martin Hospital of Breaux Bridge staff, Chester Guidry, Raymond and Verna Boutte, and Preston "Tiger" Theriot, for the love and care given to Zorro. 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