George Kipling Manuel Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Kipling Manuel of Ville Platte, Louisiana, who passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Lee and Elsie Manuel; his brother-in-law Jimmy LaFleur; and his niece Robin LaFleur. He is survived by: his wife Becky Manuel; his daughters, Candace Manuel (Spencer Manuel) and Dr. Paige Gaudet (Steven Gaudet); his grandchildren, Sydney Pontiff (Gabe Pontiff), Jacob Manuel (Paige Brown), Sam Gaudet, Reece Gaudet and Ada Manuel; his great grandchild Genevieve Pontiff; his sister Fonda Guillory (George Guillory); and his nieces, Tricia Soileau (Chris Soileau) and Terri Douget (Damian Douget).

Though he faced a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, it did not define him.