Stephen J. "Poncho" Menard, Sr.

Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge for Stephen J. Menard Sr. "Poncho", 70, who passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 7:00 am until time of service on Friday.Interment will follow at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Breaux Bridge. Stephen, better known to his family and friends as “Poncho”, worked for the railroad for many years. As a pastime, he enjoyed watching boxing matches and football – he was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his two sons, Stephen Menard Jr (Latasha) and Kareem R. Menard, I; daughter, Rashawna R. Menard Hawkins (Dwayne); fourteen grandchildren, Showndre Martinez, Jourdin Broussard, Darien Menard, Tylynn Menard, Kareem Menard, II, Laila Smith, Treselle Smith, Kylan Menard, Kamare' Narcisse, Dayne Hawkins, Tyresa Menard, Madison Menard, Ry Griffen, Kyzer Green; brother, Gerald Menard; sister, Linda Smith; nephew, John Menard; and two nieces, Janika Potier, Nary Smith.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Menard; parents Joseph Menard and Marjorie Potier Menard; and two brothers, Cleveland Menard and John A. Potier. Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.