A resident of New Roads, Louisiana, she passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026 surrounded by her family at the age of 94.
She was a native of Maringouin, Louisiana. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, now CHSPC, attended a post graduate course at St. Joseph Academy and worked with Sr. Louise Ellen at St. Joseph’s until her employment with Lieux Chevrolet Company. After 14 years, she joined Guaranty Bank and Trust Company in New Roads until her retirement as a Banking Officer. She also served as President of the Louisiana Ten Parish Chapter of the Bank Administration Institute. In addition, she was co-Owner of City Dry Cleaners along with her husband Ted Guidroz, now deceased. She was also employed by Jumonville Farms as Office Manager and New Roads Mortgage Company.
When her husband retired from the U.S. Army, she received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of the Army for her 28 years of unselfish support of her husband during his military career.
She is survived by 3 daughters and 1 son: Deborah and Tommy Cashio of Ventress, Patti and Randy Swindler of New Roads, Kandi and Mac Peek of Baton Rouge and son, Joey and Cindy Guidroz also of New Roads. A Son-in-law, Randy Gustin, sister Ann (Jack) Serio of Morganza. Eight grandsons, Scott and Clay Cashio, Josh and Grant (Marcy) Gustin. Joseph and Jonathan Guidroz, Peyton (Victoria) Swindler and Harrison (Brigid) Walls; five great-grandchildren, Loghan Gustin, Benson Gustin, Cane Gustin, Sailor Swindler and Sage Swindler.
She was preceded in death by husband, Ted Guidroz, parents Nelsi and Mary Miletello Bondi, sister, Amelia Bondi Odom, daughters, Chris Guidroz and Kim Gustin, grandsons Logan Gustin and Dillon Walls. Son-in-law Roland Schirmer, sister-in-law Peggy Guidroz Rock and brother-in-law Harvey Guidroz.
She was a member of St. Mary’s of False River Church in New Roads and previously served as a lector and commentator. She was also a member of St. Mary’s Alter Society.
Visitation will be at Nilands Funeral Home in New Roads, Louisiana on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:45 followed by mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 at St. Marys of False River Church. Interment will immediately follow at False River Memorial Mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be her sons-in-law, Jack Serio and Reid Johnson.
Memorial donations may be made to Pointe Coupee Hospice, 350 Hospital Road, New Roads, Louisiana or St. Mary’s of False River Church.
The family would like to thank the professional and caring staff of Lacour House Assisted Living for the past 5 years for making her life so enjoyable and fulfilling, and Hospice of Pointe Coupee. Special thanks to Dr. Donald Doucet and Dr. Ashley Bordelon.
