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Coleman ‘Wayne’ Bienvenu Sr.

St. Martinville – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Coleman Wayne Bienvenu, Sr., 79, who passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, and continued on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
A rosary was prayed at 6 p.m. on Monday by the Men’s Rosary Group.
Father Ed Degeyter officiated at the Funeral Mass. Interment followed at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville.
Wayne enjoyed running the two dealerships, Chrysler CTR Corporation and Brothers Chevrolet Inc., prior to becoming an Allstate Agent of 23 years serving the St. Martinville community. He also enjoyed attending karate classes where he earned a 3rd degree black belt and continued to train through 2020.
Other interests are playing the piano and chess games. Wayne was an avid stock trader and enjoyed the game of blackjack. He also loved traveling with his wife abroad. Family was important to him and the unconditional love he provided was a star like image of a father’s love for his family.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patsy Bienvenu of St. Martinville; two sons, Neil (Stacey) Bienvenu of St. Martinville and Coleman (Tricia) Bienvenu Jr. of Spring, Texas; two daughters, Colette (Brian) Provost of Loreauville and Lynette (Lynn) Dugas of St. Martinville; 11 grandchildren, Kelbi Bienvenu, Brody Bienvenu, Randi Provost, Jordy Provost, Dylan Dugas, Jonah Dugas, Seth Dugas, Reagan Judice, Ethan Judice, Britney Bienvenu and Tyler Bienvenu; and his son-in-law, Jim Judice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphe and Theresa Bienvenu; daughter, Suzette Bienvenu Judice; twin brother, Rodney Bienvenu; and sister-in-law, Gersie Bienvenu.
Pallbearers were Brody Bienvenu, Jordy Provost, Dylan Dugas, Jonah Dugas, Seth Dugas, Reagan Judice, Ethan Judice and Tyler Bienvenu.
Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville was in charge of arrangements.
To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.
(Pd.Adv.)

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