William Andrew Habetz Jr.

Rayne - Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 28, at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for William Andrew Habetz Jr., 85, who died Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette.
Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Mausoleum in Rayne.
Very Rev. Brent Smith, VF pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, was the celebrant of the Funeral Mass and conducted the funeral services.
Survivors include his companion of 24 years, Ruby Melancon; three daughters, Renee Habetz Patin and spouse Michael Patin, Elizabeth Habetz Speyrer and spouse David Speyrer, and Marisa Habetz Weber and spouse Hans Weber; 10 grandchildren, Kyle Patin and spouse Hannah Patin, Lance Patin, Joseph Speyrer and spouse Melissa Speyrer, Taylor Castille, Thomas Castille and spouse Sydney Castille, Matthew Speyrer and spouse Olivia Speyrer, Victoria Fusilier and spouse Blake Fusilier, Madeline Weber, Christian Weber and Carson Weber; 10 great-grandchildren and one on the way; four sisters, Martha Pierret and spouse Paul Pierret, Doris Carmouche and spouse Henry Carmouche, Mildred Matte, and Mary Alice Pastor and spouse Michael; two brothers, Harold Habetz and spouse Priscilla Habetz, and Milton Habetz.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Jeanette Richard Habetz; parents, William Andrew Habetz Sr. and Clothilde Borne Habetz; two sisters, Lorette Richard and spouse Robert Richard, and Janet Fontenot and spouse Joey Fontenot.
Pallbearers were Kyle Patin, Lance Patin, Joey Speyrer, Taylor Castille, Tommy Castille, Matthew Speyrer, Christian Weber and Carson Weber.
A Rosary was prayed Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
The family had requested visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, 337-334-3141.