ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: PEVETO, RAYMOND, JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died Monday, August 15, 2011

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PEVETO, RAYMOND, JR.
April 23, 1932 - August 15, 2011

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Raymond Peveto, Jr., 79, born in Orange, TX, and resident of Berwick, LA, 
passed away Monday, August 15, 2011, at his residence.

Mr. Peveto was a charter member of the Assembly of God Church of Berwick, now 
known as the Lighthouse Community Church of Berwick. 

He was born and raised in Orange, Texas, and moved to Morgan City when he was 
high school age.

Mr. Peveto served his country in the Korean conflict as an Army military 
policeman in Pusan, Korea, a service of which he was extremely proud.

His wife, Viva Dee Francis, and he were high school sweethearts and were 
married for 52 years before her death in 2004. The two were married August 24, 
1952 in Berwick. Mr. 

Peveto spent his career with Shell Oil Company as production foreman primarily 
in the Gulf of Mexico until his retirement. His service with Shell Oil Company 
was only interrupted by his military career. Because of his job with Shell Oil, 
the Pevetos lived in several different towns in Louisiana, but returned to 
Berwick in 1968 for his remaining years with Shell Oil and for retirement.

Mr. Peveto was the epitome of a family man. His life revolved around his wife, 
daughter, son, and extended family. He was very active in his church and in his 
faith. He loved reading the Bible and watching sports, especially LSU. 
He and his football teammates from Morgan City High School still met for lunch 
on a regular basis to talk about old times and reminisce. They have remained 
friends for all these years. He was a very loving and kind man, but had a 
stubborn streak always in the background for those who really loved and knew 
him.

Those left behind to cherish his memories are his daughter Donnasue Peveto of 
Morgan City; his son and daughter-in-law Keith and Sherry Peveto; his 
granddaughter Deanna Peveto; and grandson Cole Wyant all of West Monroe. He is 
also survived by many nieces and nephews scattered over south Louisiana; Don 
and Elaine Granger; and numerous other cousins in and around Orange, Texas; and 
Jerome and Aline Bertrand of Bayou Vista, his best friends; also four special 
woman in his life Carolyn Fontenot, Chante Gros, Cheryl Cherry, and Tracey 
Dugas, were his friends and caregivers for the past 5 years due to his decline 
in health. He loved his girls.

Mr. Peveto is preceded in death by his mother and father, Florence and Raymond 
Peveto, Sr.; his wife, Viva Dee Francis Peveto; a sister, Mary Lou Peveto 
Rodrigue; a brother, Milton Peveto; and numerous sister-in-laws and brother-in-
laws. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved this wonderful man.
Pallbearers will be Jon Gary Francis, Calvin E. Pepper, Hank Morgan, Steven 
Morgan, Gene Rodrique, and Joey Rodrique. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerome 
Bertrand, Bernie Dinger, Donald Granger, Reggie Guillot, Ernest Borel, Henry 
Daigle, Beverly "Boo" Boudreaux, Kevin Rodrique, and Allen Broussard.

A time of remembrance and reflection will be observed Wednesday, August 17, 
2011 at Lighthouse Community Church in Berwick, LA from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. 
The Reverend Robert McConathy will be officiating the services which will begin 
at 11:00 am.
The East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad will be conducting graveside services.
Mr. Peveto will be laid to rest in The Berwick Cemetery next to his beloved 
wife, Viva Dee.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Raymond Peveto to The 
Lighthouse Community Church's general fund, 3801 Hwy 182, Berwick, LA 70342

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