Timothy "Tim" John Onellion

New Iberia- A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia for Timothy John Onellion, age 69, who passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at his residence in New Iberia.

Tim was born, on June 27 ^th , 1952 fifteen minutes before his younger twin brother Patrick, something he reminded Patrick of quite often, and was a lifelong resident of New Iberia.  He was a 1972 graduate of New Iberia Senior High School and studied Political Science at the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  His early employment was with Whitney Bank doing data input and serving as a courier.  Later, he worked in the oil industry catering business before retirement.

Tim led a quiet, simple life, driven primarily by his heart rather than his needs or wants.  Time after time, Tim helped others in need because his heart demanded it.  Everyone should have such a heart and his presence at the gates of Heaven should be the envy of us all.

Tim is survived by his sister, Mary Onellion Seale; his twin brother, Patrick Onellion and Patrick’s wife, Debbie Sonnier Onellion, all of New Iberia; his sisters-in-law, Brenda Couvillier Onellion of Lake Arthur, Mabel Schimpf Onellion, of New Iberia; and a ton of nieces and nephews scattered all about the nation.

Tim was preceded in death by this parents, Sully Arnes Onellion and Mary Carstens Onellion; his brothers, Charlie, Phillip, Sully “Mickey” Arnes Onellion, Jr., Franklin “Dubby”, and Larry; his sister, Paula Hicks Onellion; and his sisters-in-law, Janie Mizes Onellion, Barbara Broussard Onellion, and Suzanne Matter Onellion; as well as his brother-in-law, Ted Seale.

We wish to extend a special thank you to our long-time family friend Buddy Johnson for the unselfish assistance he provided to Tim these past few months.  Buddy, much like Tim, has a heart of gold.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.