Matthew Guillot

Matthew Jacob Guillot, age 26, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away surrounded by family on January 22, 2021. Matthew is survived by his wife of three years, Kylie LeCocq Guillot, parents Mark and Angela K. Guillot, brother Paul Guillot, sister-in-law Amy, nephew and nieces, Caleb, Kelsie, and Norah, grandmother Leafy Knight, grandparents Melvin and Kate Guillot. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Bert Knight. Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on January 28, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and again on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 8:30am to 10:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Most Blessed Sacrament Church at 15615 Jefferson Highway at 10:30am with internment following the mass. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Matthew’s name.

Matthew was a graduate of St. Michael the Archangel High School and attained a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Through his college years, Matthew was a member and leader of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He was an avid musician and enjoyed playing drums, guitar, piano, and various other percussion instruments. He enjoyed jamming and playing music with friends as often as possible. You could find Matt on any given day in the home that he and Kylie shared sitting in his recliner with their dog Teddy snuggled in his lap and enjoying a good book or podcast. Some of his favorite people called him “Uncle Matt” and loved climbing in his lap to hear his stories. Matt shared a special bond with his brother that consisted of movie quotes and inside jokes. They spoke a language all their own. Matt’s positive attitude never waivered despite all that was thrown at him. He always offered a smile, a handshake, or a hug if needed. He also had a joke or a story if you needed a chuckle. He knew he was much more than this sickness. He was a beam of light for all who knew him.

The family of Matthew Guillot wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the dedicated staff and doctors of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital, Dr. Richard A. Stanger, Dr. Mary Raven, Dr. Jon Olson, Dr. Maurice King, and Dr. Amar Gajjar. Special appreciation for the loving care of the SICU nurses of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for their wonderful care and support.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com