Marcus James Bertrand “Booger”

Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we announce the passing of our loving father, brother, grandfather and friend, Marcus James “Booger” Bertrand on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at the age of 62. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iota. Burial will follow in the Maxie Cemetery.
Marcus known to many as “Booger” served proudly in the United States Navy. He was a consultant in the oilfield and was a hardworking man. He enjoyed watching his western movies and when he could he enjoyed riding his Harley. But most of all he enjoyed his free time with his family. He will be truly missed by all the lives he has touched. Marcus’s memory will live on in all who loved him, especially his two sons, Marcus James Ryan Bertrand and Trevor John Bertrand, both of Iota; his brother, Thomas “Wimpy” Bertrand of Iota; his four sisters, Cynthia “Cindy” Bouget of Church Point, Iona “Sissy” Lantz and Nina “Coco” Bertrand, both of Iota, and Marcha “Tino” Wallace of Evangeline; and the two joys of his life his grandchildren, Blair Elizabeth Bertrand and Brantley John Bertrand; as well as extended family and friends.
“The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bertha Dietz Bertrand; wife, Donna Manuel Bertrand; and two brothers, Paul and Dwayne Bertrand.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Iota on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Iota, 840 Howard Street, (337)779-3083 is in charge of arrangements.