Zenon Pat Fontenot passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the age of 76.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile at 2:00 p.m. Fr. David Hebert will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Mausoleum.

Pat is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Gwen Chaumont Fontenot of Eunice; two daughters, Dr. Angelique F. Wadlington of Lafayette and Carlissa F. Dilick of Hot Springs, AR; two sons, Brent Fontenot and wife Sandra of Pineville and Daniel Fontenot and wife Julie of Austin, TX; and one brother John Fontenot and wife Linda of Eunice. He was affectionately known as "Pere" by his ten grandchildren: Grant Wadlington, Trent Wadlington, Anne-Marie Pierret, Adrienne Fontenot, Allison Chamberlin, Alyssa Fontenot, Abby Dilick, Ian Dilick, Stuart Fontenot, and Breanne Fontenot; and two great-grandchildren, Audrey and Jacques.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Zenon Fontenot and Thelma Pierotti Fontenot.

Pallbears will be Grant Wadlington, Trent Wadlington, Stuart Fontenot, Jacob Fontenot, Dr. Justin Fontenot, and Jeremy Fontenot.

Pat was an avid hunter who enjoyed many outdoor activities and was a life-long member of the Eunice Rifle and Gun Club. His generous heart extended to all who knew him. Above all, he loved his beautiful wife Gwen and cherished all time spent with his family.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon David Guillory. The funeral home will reopen on Friday at 8:00 a.m. for visitation until the time of service.

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