Joseph Raphael Cormier, age 61, of Ville Platte, La., died Friday, May 21, 2010, at Ville Platte Medical Center in Ville Platte, La.

He is survived by his

One Daughter, Kimberly Curry of Corpus Christi, Texas

Six Sons, Keith Cormier of Baton Rouge, La. Michael Cormier of Lockport, La. Brandon Cormier of Ville Platte, La. Nicholas Cormier of Ville Platte, La. James Lavergne of Korea John Lavergne of Pine Prairie, La.

Two sisters, Jackie Blanchard & Harry of Eunice, La. and Betty Fontenot of Duson.

One Brother, Harold J. Cormier & Shari of Lake Charles, La.

Thirteen grandchildren One great-grandchild

Preceded in death by: Parents, Ophie Cormier & Berline Roberie; Wife, Dolores Guillory Cormier; Step-son, Timothy Veillon; Brother, Apton Cormier.

Visitation for Ray will begin on Tuesday, May 25, at 8 AM and will continue untial 10 PM. A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM on Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 1 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home officiate by Deacon Chuch Ortego.