Wilfred LeRoy Guitreau

Wilfred LeRoy Guitreau, 93 of French Settlement, LA, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home with his family. Pop, as he was lovingly known as, loved the outdoors, training rabbit dogs, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great-grandfather. Pop will be dearly missed by all of those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodule and Ida Guitreau; grandson, Damien Thornton, great-grandson, Chandler Smith, two brothers, Roland Guitreau and Aubrey Guitreau; and son-in-law, Doug Thornton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Evelyn Sanchez Guitreau; children, Latricia Guitreau (Bobby), Wanda Thornton, and Phyllis Champagne (Trent); grandchildren, Jason Guitreau(Tammy), Chantelle Guitreau, Denee Aydell (Dusty), Darcie McMorris (Jeron), James Carpenter (Desiree), Bryce Carpenter(Skylar), and granddaughter-in-law, Elizabeth Thornton; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; sister, Reeda“Sis” Keller (Emile Jr.); sister-in-laws, Selena and Carolyn Guitreau, as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15710 Hwy 16, French Settlement, Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. until Celebration of Mass at 11 a.m. by Father Taylor Sanford. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Catholic Church Mausoleum immediately following.

A special thank you to the staff and nurses of Pinnacle Hospice for the extra care and love given to our family for the last 3 years. You are and will always be “family”. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Pinnacle Hospice 5627 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite A, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70816; (225)248-8600.