Marcel Philip Maraist

About Marcel

Marcel Philip Maraist died on August 4 in Saint Paul,

Minnesota, after a long illness.

Born and raised in Saint Martinville, he spent his youth between his parents' and aunts' homes, helping his father on the family ranch, and taking increased responsibilities when his older brothers went to war.

As a young man he graduated from SLI (now UL Lafayette), served his country in the peacetime draft, earned an MBA from LSU, and was by all accounts the fun uncle.

A banker and state auditor by trade, he traveled

across the state in his early career.

He married Mildred (Mickey) Bienvenu in 1965. Together they raised one son, living in Franklin

for twelve years before returning to Saint Martinville

in 1984. They later retired to Lafayette, enjoying

travel, theater, and the company of their extended

family and their circles of both lifelong and new

friends.

Marcel was preceded in death by his wife Mickey, his

parents Louis Maraist, Sr. and Helen Gauthier Maraist, and his siblings Verne, Louis (Lully), Cecile, Joseph (J.G.), Marguerite (Margie) and their spouses.

He is survived by his son John, daughter-in-law Jill,

grandson Marcel Julien, and dozens of nieces and

nephews.

memorial service

Funeral Service

September 2, 2021

Saint Martin De Tours Church 133 S Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services