Ned Goutierrez, Jr.

Erath - Funeral services for Ned Edward Goutierrez, Jr, 61, will be held at 10:30 a.m., July 7, 2016.  A Mass of Christian burial will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath.  Junior, as he was known to many, died suddenly at his residence on Saturday, July 2.

Father Andre Metrejean will be officiating the mass along with Father Bill Melancon as con-celebrant.  Readings will be given by Shontelle Hebert and Casey Primeaux; and gift bearers will include Amber Goutierrez, Jenni Guidry and Kelli LeBlanc.  Musical selections will be provided by Dana Granger and Gyth Rigdon, accompanied by Frances Toups on the organ. Songs will consist of “On Angels Wings”, “Here I Am Lord,” “You Are Mine,” and “How Great Thou Art”. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes cemetery in Erath where he will be laid to rest with his son, Garrett.

A lifelong resident of Erath, Ned was a 1973 graduate of Erath High School.  A man of very strong faith, Ned was a devout Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus of our Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

After working for the federal government for 41 years; four years with the Soil and Water Conservation Society and 37 years with the United States Postal Service, he retired in April of this year.

In 1974, Ned began training quarter horses, a passion he shared with his sons and grandsons.  He was a member of the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association and trained racehorses continuously for 42 years only stopping after his retirement to become the Stall Superintendent at Evangeline Downs Racetrack.

Ned was active in the Vermilion 4-H livestock program having helped his sons and grandsons raise and show market lambs.  He was always willing and able to help anyone with their livestock projects.  Never one to stay idle, he coached youth baseball and basketball for over 45 years.  He had the pleasure of being known as “Coach Ned” or “Grandpa” to many kids throughout the years and just finished his final baseball season of coaching all of his grandsons. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Charlotte Delahoussaye Goutierrez of Erath; his mother, Ledie Goutierrez of Erath; two sons, Eddie Goutierrez of Erath and Chip Goutierrez and his wife Amber of Erath; a daughter-in-law, Shontelle Hebert of Erath; six grandsons, Ethan Goutierrez, Lane Goutierrez, Garrett Goutierrez, Christen Migues, Ty Belleau and Kaius Hebert all of Erath; four brothers, Donney (Linda) Goutierrez of Erath; Marty (Shari) Goutierrez of Broussard; Farron Goutierrez of Erath; Benny (Dana) Goutierrez of Erath; two sisters-in-law Judy Goutierrez of Metairie and Connie Goutierrez of Abbeville; his mother-in-law Vergie Delahoussaye and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Garrett Goutierrez; his father, Ned Goutierrez, Sr.; his brothers, Shelley Goutierrez and Lynn Goutierrez and his father-in-law, Bernard Delahoussaye.

Having the honor of serving as pallbearers will be Eddie Goutierrez, Chip Goutierrez, Ethan Goutierrez, Jason Goutierrez, Marty Goutierrez, and Ryan Bares.  Honorary pallbearers are Farron Goutierrez, Benny Goutierrez, Donney Goutierrez, Christen Migues, Lane Goutierrez, Kaius Hebert, Garrett Goutierrez and Ty Belleau.

The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the funeral home with a rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m.  Visiting will resume on Thursday morning at 8:00 until the time of services.

David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 East Putnam Street, (337) 937-0405 is in charge of the arrangements.