Vincent "Sonny" Dupuis III

Vincent “Sonny” Dupuis III, 75, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 22,2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Sonny was born April 5, 1947, the son of Sidney Burkhalter and Virginia Wing Burkhalter.

Sonny served proudly in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially going watch his grandsons play baseball. Sonny also enjoyed fishing and riding his Harley.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Gail Guarisco Dupuis of Morgan City; daughter, Kristin Hutchinson and husband Gary of Houston, TX; son, Chad Dupuis of Morgan City; three brothers, Reginald Dupuis and wife Barbara of North Carolina, Donald Dupuis of Berwick, William Burkhalter and wife Debbie of Missouri; seven grandchildren, Ryan Hutchinson and wife Lauren, Abigail “Abby” Hutchinson, Joseph Hutchinson, Lauren Walker and husband Barry, Brooke Dupuis, Sarah Dupuis, Kyler Dupuis; two great-grandchildren, Zane and Aubrie Walker.

Sonny was preceded in death by mother, Virginia Burkhalter; step-father, Sidney Burkhalter.

The family would like to send their appreciation and gratitude to Hope Hospice’s nurses, Emily and Reneé, for the kindness, respect, and caring for they showed Mr. Sonny.

Pallbearers will be Gary, Ryan, and Joseph Hutchinson, Barry Walker Jr., Chris Landry, and Louis Henry.

A Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 26, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Brett Lapeyrouse officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.