Raymond Marcel

Raymond Claude "Ray" Marcel Jr., 63, a resident of Berwick, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on September 2, 1952 in Brownsville, Texas the son of Raymond Claude Marcel Sr. and Dora Duval Marcel. Ray was very devoted to his catholic faith and he shared it with others every chance he could; he was also very devoted to the rosary. He was very active in the Cursillo Movement for over 20 years and loved his yearly retreat trips to Manresa. Ray fought a courageous battle with cancer for 9 years and battled the beast head on with more strength and courage than anyone has ever seen. He was a true people person and never met a stranger and was always there to give to anyone who was in need. Many individuals looked up to Ray for his wisdom and he was a true mentor to his nieces and nephews. He was a true comedian at heart and could put a smile on anyone's face. Of all the things that Ray did in life he enjoyed spending time with his family, but especially loved spending time with his Ella Sue and grandchildren as they were his life. Raymond will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Nancy Thibodeaux Marcel of Berwick; father, Raymond Claude Marcel Sr. of Trinity, Texas; daughter, Tiffanie Justilian and husband Mark of Berwick; son, Christian Marcel and wife Michelle of Berwick; Faithful Four Legged Companion, Ella Sue Marcel; eight grandchildren, Hillary Kunze and husband Joshua, Hailley Landry, Helaina Landry, Lucas Landry, Layne Landry, Mackenzie Marcel, Gabrielle Marcel and Kobe Marcel; one great grandchild, Mia Ray Ponville; two brothers, Dan Marcel and wife Crystal of Bayou Vista, David Dinger and wife Marie of Morgan City; two sisters, Jeanie Sistrunk and husband Rudy of Panama City, Florida; Janell Robert and husband, Roger of Breaux Bridge; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dora Marcel; two brothers, Kenneth Marcel, Michael Dinger; and sister, Gwen Dinger. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Twin City Funeral Home with A Devine Mercy Chaplet being held at 7:00 p.m. The visitation will resume from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. dismissal on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Clyde Mahler officiating. After Mass Ray will be laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery.