Brendon Dwayne ‘Brent’ Guidry

It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Brendon “Brent” Dwayne Guidry, 51, of Mermentau announces his passing from this life on Aug. 7, 2019.

A Mass of Christian burial for Brendon “Brent” Dwayne Guidry will be held in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at 2 p.m., with Father Randal Moreau officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings beginning Monday, Aug. 12, from 3:30-9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. until the time of his service at 2 p.m.

Brent was born in Jennings to Dave Guidry, Jr. and Gay Godeaux Guidry on Oct. 2, 1967. Brent loved hunting, fishing and little gas cars. He also loved visiting with all of his family and friends on the internet. His cats held a special place in his heart. Brent will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Brent is survived by his mother, Gay Godeaux Guidry of Mermentau, as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Brent was preceded in death by his father, Dave Guidry, Jr.

Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Stoutes, Jimmy Guidry, Miguel Rivera, Bobby Guidry, Chris Stoutes, Scotty Stoutes, Randall Rivera and Alvin Humble.

Honorary pallbearers will be Barry Boudreaux, Dennis Guidry and Ricky Guidry.

To extend online condolences, please visit www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.