Rickey Menard Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Asbury United Methodist Church for Rickey John Menard, Jr., 42, who passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The livestream for the service at Asbury United Methodist Church will begin at 11:45 AM. Rev. John Cannon, Pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church, will be serving as celebrant for the funeral services. Fr. Michael Delcambre of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Broussard will be serving as a concelebrant in absentia for the funeral services. Burial will take place at Lafayette Memorial Park, where United States Marine Corps Reserves will perform military honors. Rickey, a resident of Lafayette, was the son of Rickey, Sr. and Annette Dupre Menard of Youngsville. He is survived by his beloved wife of 9 years, Betsy Slack Menard; daughter, Isabella Paige Menard; sons, Fletcher Eugene Menard and Barrett Kyle Menard; parents, Rickey and Annette Menard; sister, Loretta Menard Heggelund (Kristopher); maternal grandmother, Johanna Dischler Dupre; niece, Madison Grace Heggelund; nephews, Benjamin Kyle Miller (his godchild), Kristopher Paul Heggelund, II, and Dylan Gabriel Heggelund; great-nephew, Cole Joseph Miller; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends & fellow Marines. He was preceded in death by his son, River Malachi Menard; maternal grandfather, Edmond E. Dupre, Jr., Lt. Colonel, USAF (retired); paternal grandparents, John and Loretta Babineaux; and his godfather, Harold James Marceaux, Sr. Rickey was born in Lafayette, Louisiana and grew up in Youngsville. He was a 1999 Graduate of Ovey Comeaux High School. Following graduation, Rickey enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he completed basic recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, in San Diego, California. He was then stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, and assigned to Headquarters Company, 3D Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division. Sgt Rickey Menard was a highly decorated Marine, earning multiple badges in marksmanship and numerous service medals. He served with great pride on the Joint Special Operations Task Force during Operation Enduring Freedom in Zamboanga City, Philippines from 2002-2003, shortly after, he completed his service and was honorably discharged. Rickey had an outstanding work ethic and was well-respected in his many fields of expertise. He was an employee of SetPoint Integrated Solutions, working in Field Service as a Valve Technician. From mechanic work to contracting, there wasn’t much that Rickey couldn’t do, he was a “real-life MacGyver.” Rickey was also an avid bow hunter and sportsman who shared his love of the outdoors with all of his children. By far, his greatest accomplishment in life was building a beautiful family with his wife Betsy, who shared his love of travel. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home - Bertrand on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM on Sunday in the funeral home. Visiting hours will continue at Asbury United Methodist Church on Monday, November 13, 2023, beginning at 9:00 AM. The Final Salute by the Marine Corps League will be conducted at approximately 11:45 AM. Pallbearers will be Matthew Dupre, Sergeant, USMC (Veteran), Jeremy Kimbrell, 1stSgt USMC (Retired), Josh Barnett, Sergeant, USMC (Veteran), Rothley "Rocky" Richard, Christopher Vincent, and Benjamin Miller. Personal condolences may be sent to the family of Rickey Menard, Jr. at: www.delhommefuneralhome.com Rickey Menard, Jr. and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA.

Rickey Menard Jr.

June 4, 1981 - November 7, 2023