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August 28, 1943 — August 21, 2021
Bonnes Victor Guidry was born August 28, 1943 to Gustavia Fabre Guidry and Bernie Joseph Guidry. For 77 years he was a loving and generous son, brother, cousin, and friend and for 44 years a loving and generous husband, father, and grandfather. He departed from this life August 21, 2021 a week shy of his 78th birthday.
Known to many as “Capt. Bonnes”, he made a living and a life in the offshore oil industry for over 50 years as a Master of offshore anchor handling supply vessels from the first vessels for Otto Candies, Tidewater Marine, Arthur Levy Enterprise and Ensco Marine, to the deep water vessels of Edison Chouest, Nicor and Seacor Marine where he ended his career to retire in 2014. In the heydays of the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico, Bonnes became an icon of skilled experienced maritime personnel where he learned much and taught many how to become competent seaman with good work ethic. He made many friends and “family” along the way as he worked not only in the gulf, but wherever the work might take him in other countries such as Ireland, Italy and Nigeria. Bonnes enjoyed hunting, fishing, eating out, visiting friends and family, and buying things, especially vehicles!
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernie Joseph Guidry and Gustavia Fabre Guidry; and by his brother, Ewald Joseph Guidry.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 44 years, Jamie Bernauer Guidry; daughter, Danielle Guidry Miller (Adam); son, Bonnes Joseph “B.J.” Guidry (Crystal); and son, Todd Victor Guidry (Razel); eight grandchildren, Devan Guidry Szczepanski (Brett), Natalie Guidry Ducrest (J.P.), Hailei Guidry, Nate Rosquite, Paris Mikaela Guidry, Preston Oliver Joseph Guidry, Aaron Jordan “A.J.” Miller, and Pearce Victoria Guidry; six great-grandchildren, Parker, Grant, Hank, and Myles Szczepanski and Bradley and Aella Ducrest.
Bonnes passed away at Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City after succumbing to multiple chronic illnesses. The family is very grateful to the staff at Patterson Health Care for doing their best throughout a pandemic to keep residents safe and cared for; to Dr. Natalie Dishman and staff for quality hands-on care; to Ochsner for quality care during many recent stays; and to Heart of Hospice for their end-of-life care and support of the family. Finally, and most importantly, we are grateful to God for Bonnes’ life.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 27, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson during a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Following the Mass, Bonnes will be laid to rest in the mausoleum in St. Joseph Cemetery. Monsignor Richard Greene will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. Prior to the Mass at 12:30 p.m. the Holy Rosary will be prayed. Serving as pallbearers will be Gus Ackman, Anthony Ackman, Jim Armstrong, Robin Fabre, Darus Turner, and Melvin Simoneaux Jr. Face masks are required for all attending.
No public visitation will be held at this time due to the pandemic, however the family plans on celebrating his life publicly in the near future.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, online at https://www.diabetes.org/, by mail at P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, or by phone at 1-800-342-2383.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.

Ernest Paul Stratton Sr., 78, a native of Morgan City and resident of Berwick, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Ribardi Stratton; eight children, Pam Hubler, Alfred Stratton, Gene Stratton Sr., Kathleen Bland, Christine Crane, Rebecca Conscience, Agnes Smith and Brenda Stratton; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; nine siblings, Shelly Stratton, Dawn Stratton, Melanie Stratton, Ida Stratton, Moses Stratton, Wayne Stratton, Judy Leal, Evelyn Lombas and Tina Poche.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, a grandchild and two sisters.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until services at 2 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A new study by the Council for A Better Louisiana shows long-term benefits for children who participate in a statewide public Pre-K program known as LA 4.
Previous research indicated preschool programs positively could impact student readiness and achievement in elementary school, but the Baton Rouge-based nonprofit’s new findings mark sustained benefits through high school, making the results unique.
“We think the findings of this study are extremely significant,” said Barry Erwin, the organization’s president. “It shows that high-quality early childhood can help promote long-term educational benefits for students who participate in programs like LA 4 compared to those who do not have that opportunity.”
The Council for A Better Louisiana is a public interest group founded by state business leaders in 1962. The “LA 4 Longitudinal High School Outcomes Study” was produced by nationally recognized early education experts and was published by the nonpartisan firm.
The study followed the first three LA 4 cohorts through the end of high school and analyzed student performance year over year. The results showed measurable gains across various categories.
Algebra scores were 12.1% higher for students who participated in LA 4 versus students who did not participate. Biology scores were 9.3% higher, geometry was 8.4% higher and English 2 was 7.8% higher. English 3 showed no measurable impact.
Special education placements fell by 45%, and the high school graduation rate was 4.3% higher compared with students who were not enrolled in LA 4.
The findings come with policy implications that could lead to expanded program access and funding.
According to the Louisiana Department of Education, LA 4 serves more than 16,000 children and provides full-day Pre-K programs in public schools for 4-year-olds primarily from disadvantaged families.
The total per-pupil funding amount for the 2020-2021 school year was $4,580. The program is free for children whose parents make less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Reduced and full-price options are available for parents who make more.
Research results also showed poorer students within the study population performed lower than statewide averages for all students regardless of whether they participated LA 4.
Craig Ramey, a Virginia Tech professor and study coauthor, said education programs for those younger than 4 years old could produce even greater results.
“The scientific evidence definitely supports this idea of expanding early learning opportunities for even younger children whose families and communities lack the resources to provide these,” Ramey said.
Critics of government funded early education programs have argued taxpayer resources would be better spent improving low-performing K-12 public schools and that early education success stories are contingent on many factors, which Ramey conceded.
“I think educators, policymakers, and parents all need to understand that it is not just a single year of Pre-K that produced these positive findings,” he said. “I think high-quality Pre-K sets the stage for greater success but is not the only factor. Parents and schools still matter a lot.”

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