Paul Berniard

In my Father's house there are many dwelling places; otherwise, how could I have told you that I was going to prepare a place for you John 14:2. Born Aug. 10, 1954, he entered into eternal life Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the age of 53. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Ethel. He is survived by two sisters and their spouses, Lynn B. and Jeff Pennington, Baton Rouge, and Patricia B. and Timothy O'Rourke, Atlanta; nieces and nephews, Gwendolyn Berniard and John Richard Berniard Jr., both of New Orleans, Michael Kern and spouse, Deborah, Prairieville, Jay Pennington, Baton Rouge, and Erin and Ryan O'Rourke, both of Atlanta; other loving grandnephews and cousins, as well as extended family members. Though his health was poor, his endurance and spirit were a precious gift to all who loved him. Preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Percy Berniard; and brother, John Richard Berniard. Visitation at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment in Garden of Memories, Metairie. The family wishes to extend deepest gratitude to Dr. Robert Kenney and all of the staff of Renal Associates, FMC Dialysis Services, and his loving caregivers and friends at Pinehaven Community Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, N.Y. 10016 or FMC Feliciana Dialysis Services, 2995 Race St., Jackson, LA 70748.

Visitation

St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church
16166 South Harrells Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, July 19, 2008
9am10am

Service

Mass of Chrisitan Burial

St Jean Vianney Catholic Church
16166 S. Harrell's Ferry Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, July 19, 2008
10am

Cemetery

Gardens of Memories
4800 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA  7001

Memorial Contributions

National Kidney Foundation
30 E. 33rd Street
New York, NY  10016

FMC Feliciana Dialysis Services
2995 Race Street
Jackson, LA  70748