Prairieville, LA - Barry Paul Marchand passed away on March 26, 2026 at the age of 64. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish.

He is survived by his two daughters, Madeleine and Mary Marchand; his mother, Jo Ann Marchand; his siblings, Keith Marchand (Arlene), Denise Drago (Benny), Trudy Landreneau, Mia Parker, and Randi Peltier (James); and his nieces & nephews, Kelli, Aimee, Stephen, Jarrett, Alaina, Chris, Mariett, Alex, Eric, Matt, Brodie, Emily, Gabby, and Caroline. He is also survived by numerous family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis "Curt" Marchand, and his brother-in-law, Gardner Parker.

Barry always enjoyed the simple beauty in life. A great day was one spent at the family camp, going crabbing, enjoying the outdoors, or tending to his plants in his yard. He was a man of faith and family. Barry was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. His loving smile, big hugs, infectious laugh, ceaseless jokes, and long talks will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. As one friend put it, "to know Barry was to love him." And greatly loved he was.

Family and friends are invited to attend an evening wake on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Highway, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737.

Visitation will continue the following day, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 LA-73 Prairieville, Louisiana 70769, beginning at 9:30 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM.

Barry will be laid to rest at Hope Haven Garden of Memory in Gonzales, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Louisiana Native Plant Society in Barry's honor.