Dewey Sonier

Shane Foret
January 26, 2021
Connie Trahan Blanchard
January 26, 2021
Shane Foret
January 26, 2021
Connie Trahan Blanchard
January 26, 2021

November 6, 1937 – January 23, 2021

Dewey John Sonier, 83, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, Louisiana passed away on January 23, 2021.


A visitation will be held in his honor on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue from 9:00 am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Louis Catholic Church. The burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Saucier Sonier; daughters, Roxanne Leonard (Thomas), JoAnn Sonier, Elizabeth Boquet (Patrick), and Patti Matherne (Tom); one brother; three sisters; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Lil Bit.

He was preceded in death by his daughters, Cheryl Sonier; parents, Herman J. Sonier and Rita Dupre Sonier; three brothers; and son-in-law, Dukin “Butch” Arceneaux Jr.


He retired as a commercial construction supervisor. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and being with family and friends.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue LLC is in charge of arrangements.

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