Raymond Alcide Vicknair's Obituary
Raymond Alcide Vicknair peacefully passed away on October 25, 2023 at the age of 82 in Mandeville. Son of the late Roy A. Vicknair and Clare V. Zabala. Beloved husband for 57 years to Justilia Bonnie Vicknair. Loving father to Charlene Brooks and Karen Bordelon. Grandfather to Sophie Brooks and Bradley, Benjamin, Nadia, Katya and Hannah Bordelon and great-grandfather to Micah Henderson.
He retired in 1994 as Vice President of National Food Stores after 39 years of loyal service. He served in the Louisiana National Guard as staff Sergeant for 6 years. He was a dedicated outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, and play Texas Hold’em. He was President of Cranfield Deer Hunting Club for 20 years. He was a native of New Orleans and resident of Mandeville for 20 years.
Please rejoice with the family that Raymond is now fishing and hunting with his many friends who have gone before him.
The Vicknair family expresses their gratitude to the care provided by Notre Dame Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Vicknair may be made to Heart Gift of Louisiana www.heartgift.org/waystogive/donate-online/ . List Mr. Vicknair’s name in the comments section.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville, LA 70447 on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 11:00 AM with visitation at church on Monday beginning at 9:00 AM.
Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Vicknair family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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