Paul Colar Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Paul Colar of Jeanerette, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 76, on July 24, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul Colar to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Mary Bell Gabriel Colar; his children, Phillip Gabriel and Emily Marie Colar; his parents, Edward Colar and Alister Taylor; his siblings, James Colar, Edward Colar, Jr., Genevieve Moore and Lois Knatt; his grandparents, James, Kizzy Taylor, Cora Gibson and Paul Colar, Sr.; and his mother-in-law Albertha Gabriel.

He is survived by: his children, Pauline Colar Bowie (Gus) of New Iberia, LA, Phyllis Gabriel Smith (Brian) of Jeanerette, LA and Albert Awak of Jeanerette, LA; his grandchildren, Connian Gabriel of Jeanerette, LA, Harvey Gabriel of Jeanerette, LA, Jasmane Gabriel of Jeanerette, LA and Devin Gabriel of New Iberia, LA; his close friend Daphne Johnson of Jeanerette, LA; his siblings, Jerry Mae Robertson, Joyce Allen (Harry, Jr.) of Jeanerette, LA, Felton Colar (Diane) and William Colar (Gwendolyn) of Jeanerette, LA; his uncle Wilton Gibson; his sister-in-law Cora Gabriel of Jeanerette, LA; his great grandchild Mi'Jhoi Edwards; and his godchildren, Valerie Wicker, Michael Moore, Sr., Juan Butler, Dennis Gabrielle and Walter Howard Jr.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Due to the Covid-19 surge, masks are required to be worn by all attendees at the funeral home and cemetery.