Ronald Manuel passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, at the age of 70.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Deacon David Guillory will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

Ronald is survived by his companion, Doris Gillard of Eunice; one son, Brian Keith Manuel of Mamou; one daughter, Rhonda M. Venable and husband Randy of Broussard; three step daughters, Wendy Hollier of Lafayette, Nichole Roy of Eunice, and Penny Thornton of Macon, GA; one brother, Kenneth Manuel of Texas; four sisters, Helen Fontenot of Basile, Drucella Perkins of Texas, Elsie Hahn of Ringgold, LA, and Sarah Dietz of Texas; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Leopold Manuel and Josephine Labbie Manuel; his wife, Hilda Mae Kibodeaux Manuel; one brother, Huey Manuel; one sister, Laura Granger; and one great grandchild, Karson Manuel.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2016, from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM. A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM by Deacon David Guillory. The funeral home will reopen on Monday at 8:00 AM for visitation until the time of service.

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