Galen James Sonnier

Funeral services for Mr. Galen James Sonnier, 44, of Eunice will be held today, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 10 a.m., with Pastor Joey Reed officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and will resume today, Wednesday, from 8 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.

Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Galen was born March 5, 1977, in Lake Charles to Dalton and Rita Deshotel Sonnier. He worked as a welder in the oil industry.

He loved to hunt, fish and play pool. His daughter was his everything. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents; his daughter, Destiny Grace Sonnier of Eunice; three sisters, Donna Crawford, Christina Carlin and Delores Ardoin; and one brother, Dalton Ray Sonnier, Jr.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wilmer and Mazie Morvant Deshotel; his paternal grandparents, Ferdinand and Atta Marie Fontenot Sonnier; his girlfriend, Stacey Fruge; and his niece, Kaitlyn Sloane.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.