Godfrey A. Bernard

Godfrey A. Bernard of New Iberia passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2022, at the age of 78 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  

Godfrey was born in St. Martinville, La. to Burna and Godfrey Bernard. Prior to receiving his bachelor’s degree at USL, he served in the National Guard. Shortly after graduating, he started his career in the oil field and held his longest standing positions at Tenneco Oil and Diamond Offshore.  

Godfrey loved the outdoors. In high school he was a lifeguard and swimming instructor. He loved taking his daughters fishing and crabbing, and his nephews hunting. He also coached his daughter’s softball and soccer teams for many years. Godfrey also loved running races with his daughters and his niece Kim. He was a very generous person and never met a stanger.

Godfrey was preceded in death by his parents, Burna and Godfrey Bernard; and his brother Adley Bernard.  

Godfrey is survived by his wife, Rochelle Denlinger Judice Bernard; his three daughters Monica Bernard Ruder and husband Greg, Suzanne Derelioglu and husband Zack, and Karen Hill and  husband AJ; his step-children, Todd Judice (Andre), Clint Judice (Emmy), Chad Judice (Tricia), Brandie Judice (Sammy) and Monique Benoit (Rocky); his grandchildren, Conner and Riley Derelioglu; his many step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren who will miss him dearly; his brother, Garland Bernard and wife Elaine; his sister, Dale Bourque and husband Larry.

Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 2514 Old Jeanerette Road in New Iberia on Friday, July 15 from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. and Memorial Service will begin at 12 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Beloved and Beyond, which is a wonderful organization that provides camp experiences for people with autism. This is in honor of Godfrey’s relationship with Riley, his 16-year-old grandson, who has a diagnosis of autism. Pop was so proud of Riley and we feel this is a wonderful way to honor their relationship.

https://belovedandbeyond.kindful.com/ 

(Pd.Adv.)