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Bernie J. Laviolette

St. Martinville – Bernie J. Laviolette passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.  Bernie was born on January 5,1939, in St. Martinville. He leaves behind one son, Troy J. Laviolette and wife Kelly of Catahoula; two grandchildren, Maddi Richard (Brookes) and Justin J Laviolette; two great-grandsons, Wesley and Whitley Richard; one sister, Pearly Judice (Robert) of Loreauville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Laviolette and Noelie Albert Laviolette; his first wife, Jeanette Hebert Laviolette; and second wife, Beverly Landry Laviolette. Bernie was the owner and operator of Bernie’s Paint & Body Shop in St.Martinville for many years, then moved to Abbeville and opened BJ’s Custom Car Care which he retired from. His passion and hobby was buying and restoring vehicles to sell. 

He had many friends whom he met through the years, he loved telling stories of the good old days and sharing memories of his ’57 Chevy Bel Air. He also loved visiting with his son’s family and was happy to be a wise old great-grandfather.   

He will surely be missed by all. There will be a small gathering of his immediate family at a later date.

Please visit Lafuneralservices.com to share and fond memories and your condolences with the family. (Pd.Adv.)

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P.O. Box 69
St. Martinville, LA 70582
Phone: 337-394-6232
Fax: 337-394-7511