John Darryl Guitrau

A native of Lake, La and a resident of St. Amant, LA, he died Wednesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after the result of a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 78, born November 30, 1947. He was retired from ExxonMobil Refinery after 35 years of dedicated service. He also was a coach to many through SPI park, AYBA, Dixie Baseball, and Gonzales Lassie League. Darryl was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and devoted wife, Gayle Laiche Guitrau; sons, Brice (Deedee), Ross; a daughter, Anna Templet (Coye), and a son in law, Ned Sheets; seven grandchildren, Tanner Sheets, Emily Ard (Shane), Grace Sheets, Caitlyn Boeding (Tyler), Madison Hebert (Alex), Collin and Cooper Templet; five great grandchildren, Charlie, Molly, Harrison, Sofia, and Evelyn; a brother, Don Guitrau (Christine); Godchildren, Sharon Neusetzer, Corey Guitrau, Katie Sheets, and a special niece, Kellie Gonzales. Darryl was a steadfast husband of 59 years and tennis partner to his wife and a loving and active father and pawpaw to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Darryl was proceeded in death by his daughter, Holly Sheets; parents, Donald and Doris Guitrau; and in laws, Alvin “Sonny Boy” and Isabell “Coon” Laiche.

Visitation will be at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Amant, La on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 9am to 11am with Mass at 11 am with Father Huy and Deacon Jimmy Little. Interment to follow in church Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to St. Amant Fire Department responders, the staffs of St. Elizabeth Hospital, Our Lady of the Lake and Pinnacle Hospice for their prompt and efficient response and love and care. Also, special thanks to all of those that have provided meals, support, and prayers.