Judge Brinkman

Opelousas-Funeral services for Judge Robert Brinkman will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park. Deacon Sammy Diesi will officiate the services.

Robert was a native of Eunice and longtime resident of Opelousas. He passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Lafayette General Medical Center - Southwest Campus at the age of 82.

"Bobby" to his friends, Robert Brinkman was a well-respected, talented, practitioner of the law. After finishing law school, he practiced law as a solo practitioner for several years before joining the staff of J.Y. Fontenot, and then Morgan Goudeau as an assistant District Attorney. He will be remembered as a fair but tough and tenacious prosecutor. He retired as the First Assistant District Attorney to run for and was elected to District Judge of the Twenty-Seventh Judicial District, where he served with distinction and was known for his preparedness and devotion to see that justice was done in every case coming before him.

During his years as an attorney, prosecutor, and judge, Bobby Brinkman was well known for his willingness to mentor young lawyers coming into the profession and many of the area's now older attorneys recall the many times he gave good, reliable professional advice to those who asked for his counsel.

Bobby was an avid hunter, fisherman, and sportsman. He played guitar for many years, with such groups as Harold Fontenot and Hadley Castille and loved listening to music when he wasn't playing.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends especially his grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather who will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Carylon Fontenot Brinkman of Opelousas; two sons, Robert "Rob" Brinkman II of Covington; and Eric Brinkman of Sunset; two daughters, Denise M. Brinkman and partner, Pat Church of Eugene, Oregon; and Kimbala Brinkman of Port Barre; one brother, Gary Brinkman of Jackson, Mississippi; one sister, Mrs. Stuart "Paula" Fortner of Baton Rouge; and five grandchildren, Ross Brannon, Seth Brinkman, Ian Brinkman, Abby Brinkman, and William Brinkman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence William Brinkman, Sr. and Hazel Thibodeaux Brinkman; three brothers, Laurel Brinkman, Allen "Ray" Brinkman, and Clarence "Boo" Brinkman, Jr.; and two sisters, Virginia Stafford and Henrietta "Vickey" Brinkman.

Pallbearers will be Robert Brinkman, Eric Brinkman, Ross Brannon, Ian Brinkman, Seth Brinkman, Don Menard and the Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Hidalgo, Judge Joe LaHaye and Mayor Carroll Snyder.

The visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. A Rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening in the funeral home. On Wednesday, the visitation will continue from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Words of Comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.

Visitation

Sibille Funeral Home
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sibille Funeral Home
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Service

Catholic Funeral Service

Sibille Funeral Home Chapel
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Bellevue Memorial Park
4833 Highway 182
Opelousas, LA  70570