Aldes Fontenot, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the age of 73.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Msg. Robert Romero will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Chapel in Eunice.

Aldes is survived by his wife Dorothy Cole Fontenot of Eunice; four sons, Tommy Fontenot and wife Rebekah of Longville, Jessie Fontenot and wife Amanda of Rayne, Tim Fontenot and companion Christina Clement of Eunice, and Jeff Fontenot and companion Kaleigh Helo of Lake Charles; one sister, Laura Guidry of Eunice; one brother, Jimmy Fontenot of Eunice; twelve grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Aldes was preceded in death by his parents, Aldes Fontenot, Sr. and Delia Shuff Credeur Fontenot; one daughter, Pamela Courville; two sisters, Susan Fontenot and Kathy Shuff; and two brothers, Vinel and Ira Fontenot.

Aldes was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He went to meet his Lord wrapped in His arms and in the arms of his loving wife and devoted children.

He enjoyed listening to old country music, as well as, spending quality time with everyone he loved.

Aldes was a jack of all trades and master of none. He had a gift for fixing any and everything.

Aldes will be sadly missed by all.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, from 12:00 noon to 10 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. by Deacon Gary Gaudin. The funeral home will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday for visitation until the time of service.

Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.