Mark Lonion, 52, of Orange, passed away on June 10, 2021, in Houston.
A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, at Gueydan Cemetery in Gueydan, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, on December 26, 1968, he was the son of Donald Lonion and Diana Mae (Landry) Lonion. Mark worked for Valero for 15 years as an operator and was promoted to a supervisor after years of hard work. In his spare time, he could always be found fishing, or hunting ducks and geese. Mark was the best cook and always enjoyed sharing meals with his family. He adored them more than anything and was also known as “Pawpaw” to his beloved grandchildren. Mark was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend and will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Diana Lonion.
He is survived by his daughters, Morgan Lonion of Orange and Meagan Murdock and husband Ryan of Orange; grandchildren, Kenzie Willey and Issiah Murdock; brother, Neal Lonion and wife Cindy; sister, Vanessa Lonion and husband Mike Parker; brother, Troy Lonion; nieces and nephews, Katherine Welch, Austin Pearcy, Lath Lonion, Craig Lonion, and Gabby Lonion; and numerous other loving family and friends.
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Kenzie Willey
November 25, 2024
My pawpaw was the best he always would cook crawfish and crab for me and my mom every time we would come over and he would always give me hugs and tickle me it’s just so hard to see your favorite person gone I remember crying for a whole week after he passed i just wish I could’ve said bye. I miss you pawpaw you will always be in our hearts.
Mike Shugart
June 18, 2021
I worked with Mark at Chevron in Orange for several years. He was a great cook, when he would catch fish and shrimp Mark would throw together the BEST gumbo you ever ate. He would cook for the whole shift when we worked nights. Mark was a “hell of an operator,” too!! The best trouble-shooter I’ve ever worked with. I remember that Jan 2nd day that the 4lb Booster blew the heads off and gas fumes were filling the Compressor Building. Mark took charge and three of us operators followed him into the “cloud” of fumes to close the inlet and exit valves on the booster. We were told later that the whole building would have blown up if Mark hadn’t acted as fast as he did! Mark will always be remembered as a great friend and co-worker. Mike “Shug” Shugart
Claybar Funeral Home
June 14, 2021
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June 13, 2021
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June 13, 2021
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June 13, 2021
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