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Robert Dale "Bob" Bonin

February 28, 1941 — July 22, 2024

Robert Dale "Bob" Bonin

Breaux Bridge- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 26, 2024, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Robert Dale "Bob" Bonin, 83, who passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.

A visitation will take place at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge on Thursday from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue on Friday from 8:00 AM until service time.

A rosary will be prayed by Deacon Marcel "Butch" Hebert at 6:00 PM on Thursday. 

Rev. Garrett McIntyre will officiate at the Funeral Mass. 

Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2. 

Robert was born on February 28, 1941, in Lake Arthur. Bob spent over 50 years in sales and service in the auto industry. His commitment shone through as he owned and operated Breaux Bridge Sales and Finance, where he built lasting relationships with his customers and supported his community. Known for his larger-than-life personality, was a vibrant presence in the lives of those around him. He will be remembered for his love of family and friends, always making time to create unforgettable memories with those he held dear. Beyond his career, Bob found joy in playing cards, boating, and spending peaceful days at the camp in Toledo Bend.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Renella Dore Bonin; children, Debra Rose Bonin (Chuck) Fanning, Ann Bonin (Stuart) Smith, Roberta Lynn Bonin (Russell) LeBlanc, Robert Justin Bonin, Renee Marie Bonin (Samuel) Moreau and Clara Bonin (Brian) Fontenot; grandchildren, Emily Fanning, Benjamin Fanning, Annie Smith (Jason) Ehrat, Andrew Smith, Ali Smith, Guenther Smith, Rodney John Bonin, Sarah Ann Bonin, Nickolas LeBlanc, Ryan Cole Jackson, Brian Fontenot, Jr., Noah Lee Fontenot, Lexi Fontenot Guerrero, Kaitlynn Moreau Thibodeaux and Cydney Moreau; and 20 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Famon and Clara Myers Bonin; a grandchild, Charles "Chuckie" Fanning, Jr.; and his brothers, Royce "R.J." Bonin and Herbert "Tubby" Bonin. 

Pellerin Funeral Home, 211 Berard St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.

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Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, July 25, 2024

2:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - Breaux Bridge

211 Berard St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

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Rosary

Thursday, July 25, 2024

6:00 - 6:15 pm (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - Breaux Bridge

211 Berard St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

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Visitation

Friday, July 26, 2024

8:00 - 9:30 am (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - Breaux Bridge

211 Berard St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, July 26, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

St. Bernard Catholic Church

204 N Main St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

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Burial

Friday, July 26, 2024

St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2

Main Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA

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