Merlin Duane Phenald, 54, a resident of Pride, LA, died on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 8 years and eleven months, Bonnie Phenald; two step-daughters, Brittanie Esmond and Katelynn Bolinger; two step-sons, Timothy Esmond and Travis Watson; one sister, Deidre Sparks; one brother, Derek Phenald; four step-grandchildren: Elektra Meis, Donavan Esmond, Shilo Bolinger, and Clara Bolinger. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and horseback riding.