Mathew 7:31 Enter by the narrow gate for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction and those who enter by it are many.

Hazel Hymel Michel, 91, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 30, 2015.

She was a native and resident of Garyville.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Floyd “Gagoo” Michel Sr.; sons Floyd “Bosco” Michel Jr. and wife Loma Linda, and Jeffrey Michel and wife Lisa; daughters Cheryl Keller and husband Gerald, Merry Gay Vicknair and husband Carl, Allison Michel; son-in-law Gary Cashio; brothers Clyde, Kermit, Bob, Ken, Tim, and Mike Hymel; sisters Betty Ramagos, Veronica Aucoin, Cynthia Schaubut and Linda Haydel; and grandchildren Lisa Watson, Jerry Keller, Gaylyn Cashio, Holly LeBouef, David Keller, Steven Keller, Lei Lani Anders, Carl Vicknair Jr., Lacie Lin Bogen, Samy Cashio, Jeffrey Michel Jr. and Justin Michel.

She will be greatly missed by her 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents Arthur Hymel and Lydia Plaisance Hymel; daughter Lydia Cashio; grandson Joey Cashio; and sisters Gertrude Jacob and Elmire Vicknair.

Our Mother was a woman of great faith, and truly loved her family and friends. She loved bowling and dancing with her grandchildren while watching her favorite show, “The Lawrence Welk Show.”

She loved writing and reading books and attended Nicholls State University later on in her life where she studied English.

Visitation will be on Saturday, Dec. 5 at St. Hubert Catholic Church in Garyville from 9 until 11 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in St. Peter Cemetery in Reserve.

Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, visit roselynnfuneralhome.com.