Cover photo for Paul J. Maraist's Obituary
Paul J. Maraist Profile Photo

Paul J. Maraist

October 6, 1938 — April 24, 2023

Paul J. Maraist

St. Martinville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Parks for Paul J. Maraist, 84, who passed away on April 24, 2023, at his residence. 

A visitation will take place at the funeral home in St. Martinville on Monday from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM and will continue Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 10:45 AM.

A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM on Monday. 

Rev. David M. Rozas will officiate at the funeral mass. 

Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery. 

Paul was born on October 6, 1938, in St. Martin Parish. He retired as a mechanic after many years in the automotive industry. He honorably served in the United States National Guard, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of Woodmen of the World. Paul took great pride in his country and the organizations he was a member of. He took part in many presentations of flags with Woodmen of the World and volunteered his time with Habitat for Humanity building two houses in Georgia and Kentucky. Along with being involved in his community, he kept up with local and state politics.

Paul would say his greatest accomplishment was his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved his family and friends immensely. He enjoyed cooking at his family home on the bayou called, "Camp Lottabull." This place was where many friends and family gathered to share a meal and tell the best stories that will be shared for years to come! As one last farewell, his request was to hold his funeral mass on a Tuesday at noon, which was the when he held his dinners at the camp. Everywhere Paul went he met someone new, and they immediately became friends to him. If he didn't know you, he knew who you were related to. His memory will be cherished, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. 

He is survived by his son, Lawrence J. Maraist (Sarah); daughters, Sherrie Wedlake (Richard), Lorrie M. Poirier (David) and Christine M. Vann (Karl); grandchildren, Spencer M. Poirier, Nigel P. Wedlake (Alainie), Dustin J. Maraist (Molly), Coy Poirier (Courtlyn), Bryce M. Vann, Harley E. Vann, Kailey M. Trahan (Jacob) and Katherine W. Longman (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Sophia R. Poirier,  Easton Trahan, Beckett Trahan, Tucker Maraist, Sawyer Vann and two on the way.

He is preceded in death by wife, Melba Champagne Maraist; parents, Lawrence and Anna Melancon Maraist; and siblings, Amelie Burke, Anna Mae Labbe and Johnny Maraist. 

Pallbearers will be Lawrence J. Maraist, Spencer M. Poirier, Nigel P. Wedlake, Dustin J. Maraist, Coy Poirier, Bryce M. Vann, Karl Vann, Richard Wedlake, and David Poirier. 

Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Paul J. Maraist, please visit our flower store.

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, May 1, 2023

8:30am - 10:00 pm (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - St. Martinville

112 N New Market St, St. Martinville, LA 70582

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Rosary

Monday, May 1, 2023

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - St. Martinville

112 N New Market St, St. Martinville, LA 70582

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Visitation

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

7:00 - 10:45 am (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - St. Martinville

112 N New Market St, St. Martinville, LA 70582

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

St. Joseph Catholic Church - Parks

1034 Bridge St, Parks, LA 70582

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 4648

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree