The French fiancé and coach of kiwi triathlete Andrea Hewitt is to be farewelled at a service in his hometown this weekend.
According to the International Triathlon Union the family has arranged to have a service for Olympian Laurent Vidal, 31, this Saturday.
The service will be held at the Paraoisse Sainte-Tehrese at 6 Rue du Clair Martin in Sète.
![Laurent Vidal "embraced the New Zealand culture". Photo / Greg Bowker](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UVZIOEZQTBMPDNIG7ANCWV3EIQ.jpg?auth=a8aaabb2448107e86e3a4a69d2926f10a4d0fecdf2badc575d924e2fe4b1a854&width=16&height=24&quality=70&smart=true)
The French triathlete died in Gigean, France of a suspected heart attack in his sleep on Tuesday night.