Fabus Paul Bonin

A memorial gathering will be held on Monday July 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, LA. A memorial service to honor his life will be held the same day at 1:00 PM with Father Keith Pellerin officiating.

Paul was born on October 24,1960 to Lloyd and Eva Bonin. He was a 1978 Lake Arthur graduate. He attended McNeese State University and received a Masters of Education degree. He served as a science teacher, coach, counselor, and assistant principal in Jefferson Davis Parish. He retired from the school system in 2010. He was a very skilled handy man who had many talents with carpentry, painting, crawfish boiling, BBQing, and playing ping pong. He was most proud of having all 3 of his children go on to obtain college degrees. He will be dearly missed and remembered for all the good and fun times he shared with family and friends.

He is survived by his 3 children. Ben (Haley) Bonin, Zac (Bill) Bonin, and Kadie (Greg) Verret. His 5 grandchildren, Slayden, Tucker, Thomas, Alice, and Tate. His brother, Lenny (Clarice) Bonin and life long best friend, Donald Kratzer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Eva. His siblings, Leon, Floyd, Edna, and Clayton. He is also preceded in death by his specially close cousin, Tubby Bonin.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of St Joseph Hospice Home of Lafayette for their compassionate care during his brief illness.