Church Point, LA:   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Church Point, LA for Joseph Blake Benoit, 38, who passed away at 3:45 AM Sunday, December 1 at his residence. Fr. Michael Vidrine, Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church will be the Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the Burial Rite in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery on Hwy 35.

Blake, a resident of Church Point, was the son of John Benoit and Paulette Venable. Blake was a beloved member of our community, known for his warm heart and infectious spirit. He attended Our Mother of Peace Elementary from kindergarten to eighth grade and later attended Church Point High School. Blake was an active member of the Knights of Columbus in Church Point, where he made lasting friendships and contributed to the community. Blake had a passion for playing bingo and loved planning surprise parties for his loved ones. He was the kind of person who would go anywhere with anyone; all you had to do was call. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his nephew Cohen, with whom he shared a special bond. Blake was the best uncle anyone could ask for, always bringing joy and laughter to those around him. Blake's love for people and his ability to be the life of the party made him cherished by many. He was loved deeply and will be truly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He is survived by his mother, Paulette Venable of Church Point; his father, John Benoit of Church Point; one sister, Sarah Benoit Leblanc and husband Aaron of Carencro, LA; one brother, Paul Matthew Benoit and wife Rene of Church Point; his nephew Cohen Leblanc; his niece Avery Fontenot; his god-parents, Cade Benoit and Ann Venable; his aunts and uncles, Deborah B. Reed, Michael Benoit, Marla B. Francois, Thad Benoit, Cade Benoit, Tara B. Nice, Randy Venable, Rene Venable, and Ann Venable and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leopold and Rosalie Venable and J.B. and Jeanette Benoit; his uncle Reggie Venable and his aunt Kathy Venable.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM and continue on Wednesday from 8:00 AM until the time Services. A rosary will be recited in the funeral home at 6:30 PM Tuesday by the Knights of Columbus. Pallbearers will be Paul Benoit, Aaron Leblanc, Scotty Robin, Jacob Benoit, Cade Benoit and Briley Venable. Honorary pallbearer will be Cohen Leblanc. Readers will be Debra Reed and Tara Nice. Gift bearers will be Katie Prejean and Cassie Robin.

Personal condolences may be sent to the Benoit family at www.guidryfuneralhome.com. Guidry Funeral Home, 219 N. Broadway St., Church Point, LA is in charge of final arrangements.