Ronald Joseph Augustus Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ronald Joseph Augustus Sr. (Lafayette, Louisiana), who passed away at the age of 78, on October 2, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronald Joseph Augustus Sr. to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Ronald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Empress Augustus and Anita Sennett Augustus; and his siblings, Ernest J. Augustus, William Empress Augustus, Arthur Lane Augustus and Rose Anna Mouton.
He is survived by: his wife Audrey Augustus of Duson, LA; his son Ronald Joseph Augustus, Jr. (Markal) of Fort Worth, TX; his grandchildren, Morgan Karleen Hill (Oliver) of Fort Worth, TX and Ava Camille Augustus of Fort Worth, TX; and his great grandchild Rayael Hill. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Syrie Funeral Home (1417 E Simcoe St, Lafayette, LA 70501). A rosary will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Benedict de Moor Catholic Church (9135 Cameron St, Duson, LA 70529).