Eroy L. Benoit

Eroy L. Benoit, 96, a native of Mathews, LA and a resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Raceland, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery.

He is survived by loving wife of 72 years, Rosalie Robichaux Benoit; daughter, Kathy Talbot (Jon); grandchildren, Dinah Dillon (Ashton), Monica Ortigoza and Stephanie Talbot (Wayne); great grandchildren, Isabelle, Ryan, Keon and Lucas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Annette B. Benoit; brother, Earl J. Benoit, Jr. and sisters, Dora Borne, Doris LeBlanc, Elizabeth LeBlanc, Sylvia Favalora, Elaine Baker and Anna Mae Fournier.

Eroy was a member of American Legion Post 349, VFW Post 3665, longtime chairman of the Louisiana Boys State and longtime president of the Raceland Senior Citizens. He enjoyed painting and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.