Fenton-Homegoing service for Diana LeDay Gauthier, 64, will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Refuge Temple Ministries in Lake Charles. Pastor Adam LaDay will officiate.  Burial will follow at Eternal Rest Cemetery in Elton under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

Diana's family will receive visitors at Refuge Temple Ministries on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Diana LeDay Gauthier was born in Kinder on August 9,1958 to Peter "L.J." and Isabella Jack LeDay. She grew up the oldest of three siblings. Diana went on to marry the love of her life, Hillman Gauthier on November 9, 1974.  Diana has been a devoted wife to Hillman for 49 years. After receiving her high school diploma in 1976, Diana would continue to be a wife and mother to her five children. During that time Diana also began working as a paraprofessional with Jefferson Davis Parish School Board. Diana was known for her love and compassion and would take on the task of fostering over a dozen children through the years. She would take them in and provide a safe and happy home for them until they were adopted into their "forever homes".  At age 50, Diana decided to further her education by attending Sowela Technical Community College and then, McNeese State University proving that age is just a number when it comes to pursuing your dreams.  Diana was an ordained handmaiden. For years she faithfully served in various ministerial capacities, most notably the church's yearly calendar which featured daily "nuggets" from the weeks' messages. Her passion for singing and gospel music led her to join the Refuge Temple Deliverance Choir where she would joyfully sing her praises on Sunday mornings. Diana was incredibly proud of her role as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She nurtured anyone in her presence and held in high regard all whom she knew.  Diana will be forever missed and unconditionally loved always.

Those left to cherish Diana's memory include her husband, Pastor Hillman Gauthier of Fenton; four daughters, Katrina Gauthier of Dallas, Texas, Kristen Morgan and husband, Freddie of Houston, Texas, Kayci Hulsebus and husband, Derik of Dallas,Texas and Keychel Latigue and husband, Germaine of Lake Charles; one son, Keivian Gauthier of Fenton; one brother, Donald LeDay and wife, Bridgette of Fenton; two sisters, Barbara Poullard and husband, Francis of Fenton and Rose LeDay of Fenton; four grandchildren, Freddie Morgan V and Fenix Morgan, both of Houston, Texas and Lincoln and Roman Hulsebus of Dallas, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Diana is preceded in death by her parents, Peter "L.J." and Isabella Jack LeDay.

Condolences and words of comfort may be sent to Diana's family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com and Facebook-Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.