Rinalda Jones

Rocquin

Rinalda Jones Rocquin, 67, of Lutcher, Louisiana, was welcomed to eternity by her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 14th, 2026. She was born on March 27th, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama to Carl and Joyce Jones.

Rinalda was a true southern lady. She graduated from the University of Montevallo and the University of Alabama before accepting a teaching position at Southeastern Louisiana University. Rinalda’s parents rooted her in the truth of the Word. While at Southeastern, she was invited to church by a coworker, and her walk with the Lord was set ablaze. She met and married Larry Rocquin, graduated from MTI bible college, and then moved to Russia to share the gospel. The Rocquins planted three churches and oversaw nine churches over their eight years in Russia and Siberia. Those churches are still meeting today. They hosted thirty-three marriage seminars across Russia, Siberia, Mongolia, and Africa.

They returned to the States in 2000, and planted deep roots in St. James Parish, pastoring Grace Church of Paulina. For the last 25 years, they have poured their hearts into the lives of those around them, bringing many to salvation. She was a true educator, and enjoyed homeschooling her daughters, leading Bible studies, and teaching through the LSU Agcenter. Rinalda was an incredible cook, avid gardener, and crafter. She was the go-to person for just about any question on the home, the Bible, or simply loving your family and living life well.

She leaves a legacy in her husband, Larry Rocquin; sister, Tricia Aaron; son, Corey Rocquin (Courtney); daughters, Julie Oddo (Darryl), Sasha Rocquin, and Victoria Henry (Blake); her cherished grandchildren, Mary Parker, Ashton, James, and Mary-Kate Rinalda; great-grandchildren Harrison and Bennett; and a host of nieces and nephews. She has too many spiritual sons and daughters to count.

The Rocquin Family would like to invite you to join in celebrating Rinalda’s life on Saturday, September 26th at 10:00am at Grace Church of Paulina, located at 39316 Industrial Park St., Paulina, LA 70763. Burial will take place in Mississippi at Rocquin Family Cemetery on Septemeber 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A bereavement will follow her Celebration of Life at the KC Hall, located at 1905 W. Main St., Lutcher, LA 70071. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Church of Paulina to support ministries and missionaries she loved.