ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BODIN, GABRIEL "GABE", JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died: Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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BODIN, GABRIEL "GABE", JR.
May 31, 1941 - May 18, 2016

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Gabriel "Gabe" Bodin Jr., a native of Franklin and a 36 year resident of 
Gonzales, passed away at the Gonzales Healthcare Center on Wednesday, May 18, 
2016, at the age of 74, just 13 days shy of his 75th birthday.

Gabe proudly served his God and Country in the United States Air Force for four 
years. He was employed with Cabot Corporation for 15 years and retired from 
Occidental Chemical in Convent, LA as an INE Technician in charge of planning 
and scheduling following 25 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing, 
hunting, golf, and many other wonderful things with his wife Joy. He will be 
missed deeply by his wife, family, and friends.

Gabe is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joy Rita Breaux Bodin; two 
sons, Michael Bodin, and Stephen Bodin and his wife Mala; one daughter, Madonna 
Bodin; two step-sons, Tim Raphael and his wife Tracy, and Tommy Raphael and his 
wife Cindy; seven grandchildren, Patrick, Carleigh, Ali, Chantelle, Brittany, 
Dustin, and Patsy; one great granddaughter, Breeanna; and his sister, Bonnie 
Bodin Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel Bodin Sr. and Violet Concienne 
Bodin; and his brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Janice Bodin.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 
Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin beginning at 10:00 a.m., with funeral services 
being held at 1:00 p.m. 

He will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Baldwin. 
Father Cedric Sonnier will conduct the services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, 
Franklin, LA

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