Michael Gauthier

November 26, 2019

Michael Gauthier departed his earthly life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 70. Loving husband of 50 wonderful years to Ethel Ann Gauthier. Loving and devoted father of Mitchell L. Gauthier and Felicia A. Lepine. Father in law of Chris A. Lepine. Grandfather of Victoria L. Leblanc, Miracle L. Arceneaux, Sebastian M. Arceneaux, Ariel E. Le Bouef, Target A. Lepine, and the late Joseph A. Arceneaux, Jr. Special Paw-Paw to Ji-Alia “Muddy cup” Short. Son of the late Cletus J. Gauthier, and Hazel D. Gauthier. Brother of Mack A. Gauthier, Gail M. Gauthier, and the late Rena M. Fayard, and Joseph Gauthier. Brother in law of Merlin Fayard, and the late Arvon Gauthier. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Michael was a musician and member of New Orleans Alumni Associates. He was inducted to the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame with the Jokers. He has been playing music for 65 years. He started at age 5. Michael was a Merchant Seaman for 30 years. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com