Services for Mr. Joseph I. Rachal, Jr. will be held at a later date and time in the Emmanuel Cemetery, Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Mr. Joseph Isaac Rachal, Jr., age 66, of Pineville, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Grace Home, Alexandria, Louisiana.

Mr. Rachal was a lifelong resident of Pineville, Louisiana. He worked in the Maintenance Dept. for the City of Pineville for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Isaac Rachal, Sr. and Rena Salard Rachal.

He is survived by his sister, Marlene Rachal Ruiz (Bryan ) of New Orleans; nephews, Bryan Ruiz, Jr. (Cheryl), Jason Ruiz (Shoran), Gary Ruiz (Brianne) and Troy Ruiz (Nancy); great nephews, Jason Ruiz, Jr., Shawn Ruiz, Jonathan Ruiz; great nieces, Kaylie Ruiz, Haylie Ruiz, Hanna Ruiz, Lilli Ruiz, Abigail Ruiz, Sylvana Ruiz and Jennifer Ruiz; aunts, Jeanette Beebe, Mazie West, Teresa Roshto, Edwina Greer, Rita O’Banion, Ella Salard of Pineville and Anna Basler of Emporia, Kansas; uncles, John L. Salard of Cloutierville and Bob Basler of Emporia, Kansas; also survived by many loving and caring cousins & friends.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Rachal family by visiting www.gallagherfh.com.