Herbert James

Becnel

Herbert James Becnel, Sr. born August 16, 1939, passed away on Friday April 1, 2022 at the age of 82. Loving husband of the late Emily Cambre Becnel. Father of Roxanne Duhe (Harris), Ranell Wempren (Randy), Herbert Becnel, Jr. (Michele), and Rhea Martin (Steve). Grandfather of 8 grandchildren and the late Brandon P. Hoover and Dustin C. Martin. Son of the late Placide and Rita Becnel. Brother of Jerry Becnel, the late Benoit Becnel, Henry Becnel, Ada Ritzman, and Annette Scioneaux.

Herbert loved fishing and hunting. He worked, in his shop, making many things from wood that he gave to his family and friends. He was a great teller of stories and loved working as an Auxiliary Deputy and Code Enforcement Officer with St. John's Sheriff's Office.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hubert's Catholic Church, 176 Anthony F Monica St Garyville, LA, on Wednesday April 6, 2022. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Reserve.

The family would like to thank the staff at Ponchatoula Community Care Center and Passages Hospice, for taking good care of our father.

Rose Lynn Funeral Home is handling the services.