Manuel “Ray” Breaux, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Crowley to Hampton and Winnie Broussard Breaux. Ray lived in the rural DeQuincy area.
Ray married the love of his life, Martha Martin on June 6, 1959, and they enjoyed a life together for 52 years. Ray attended schools in Kaplan, Berwick, Ragley High School and went on to graduate from Sulphur High School 1959. Ray then went to Trade School at Sowela where he entered the Apprenticeship Program, then went to work as a Machinist at PPG. He was raised and worked with his stepfather Leonard Hollier farming until 1960.