Wilton Lee ‘Mulate’ Wiltz

Henderson – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church for Wilton Lee “Mulate” Wiltz, 64, who passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his sister’s residence, surrounded by his family. 

Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home in Cecilia from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday and continued on Saturday from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. 

A rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Rev. Lloyd F. Benoit officiated at the Funeral Mass. Readers were Dana Dupuis and Doralis LeJeune.

Interment followed at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Henderson.

Wilton, affectionately known to many as “Mulate,” loved trapping, fishing, hunting, raising animals, and doing boucherie’s for everyone to gather and enjoy. He had a witty personality, a big heart, and never said no to anyone in need.  Mulate will be fondly remembered for the love he had for his family and his enjoyment of entertaining family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Aucoin; three sons, Chance Wiltz (Bethany), Duke Wiltz and  Blake Wiltz (Tracy); sister, Dolores Dupuis (David); five grandchildren, Taylor Wiltz, Tori Robicheaux, Jordan Robicheaux, Sophia Wiltz and Trinity Wiltz; and four great-grandchildren, Audrey Comb, Zayne Darby, Giovanni Scaletta and Luciano Scaletta.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Duclede Joseph and Germaine P. Wiltz; and his sister, Mary Alice Melancon.

Pallbearers were Chance Wiltz, Duke Wiltz, Blake Wiltz, Jordan Robicheaux, Garrett Knott, Gavin Mcgee, Kim Allemond and David Dupuis Jr.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia was in charge of arrangements.

(Pd.Adv.)