Ray Mitchell Borel

Parks - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parks honoring the life of Ray Mitchell Borel, 67, who passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in St. Francisville.

A visitation will take place at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge on Friday from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm.

A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am on Friday morning by Deacon Perry Guidry.

Father David Rozas will officiate at the Funeral Mass. 

Burial will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Catahoula.

Mitch was known for his love of country and western music. He found joy in playing the guitar and accordion, often bringing friends and family together for joyful gatherings filled with music and laughter. Mitch's happy place was cruising with the Nik-L-Beer band. His passion for tinkering with old cars and his easy-going, go-with-the-flow nature endeared him to all who knew him. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mitch was a beloved brother and uncle who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his brothers, Paul Borel, Terry Borel (Mona) and Glenn Borel; sisters, Barbara Cade, Anna Faye Tauzin (Javis), Inez Berthelot (Vernon) and Claudette Case (Mark); as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Evrard Borel and Eunice Douet Borel; brothers, Steven Borel, Ernest Borel and Kernest Borel; and sisters, Amelie Green, Ella Mae Vincent and Roxanne Guidry.

Pallbearers will be Luke Borel, Jeff Tauzin, Casey Berthelot, Matthew Case, Dale Green and Timmie Vincent.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Derrick Boudreaux and Blaine Cade.

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