A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael Gerard Laurent will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with Rev. Phil Michiels officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Michael Gerard Laurent of Alexandria, Louisiana passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at the age of 57. He was born on June 7, 1968, to Charles and Betty Laurent.
Although Michael faced many challenges in his life, he never lost his childlike wonder. He had a smile that could brighten any room, loved his DVD collection, and was known to enjoy a coke or two. He enjoyed swimming in the summer as a boy, bowling a round or two, and watching Tom chase Jerry in the classic cartoon Tom & Jerry.
As a boy, Mike attended John Eskew Training Center where he spent his days surrounded by patient, supportive teachers who strive to teach their citizens independence. As he grew into adulthood, he found his role at The Arc and went to work daily to achieve the tasks given to him each day.
Michael participated in Special Olympics as a swimmer, and we have fond memories of those days.
Michael taught our family the true meaning of compassion, patience, and unconditional love. We are better people for having known him.
He is survived by his brother, Charles Laurent III and his wife, Paula, of McQueeny , Texas, his sister, Claire Lacombe and her husband, Billy, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and his sister, Anne Laurent of Alexandria, Louisiana; his nieces, Amber Lush, Rachel Henning, Laura Sanders, and Karen Coats; his nephew, Nicholas Laurent; and three great nephews and two great nieces and (One future great niece).
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Betty Laurent Jr.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to The Arc (John Eskew Training Center), 1700 Ashley Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301, for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.