August 14, 1927 - August 10, 2016

COW ISLAND — Funeral services will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Zula Mae Hebert, 88, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Timothy Hebert, Corey Landry, Jacob Landry, Justin Landry, Tyler Hebert, and Blake McBride. Honorary pallbearer will be Chance Hebert.
Born August 14, 1927, she graduated from Kaplan High School in 1944. Zula was the beloved wife of Ewell J. Hebert of Cow Island for 70 years; a devoted mother of Ronald (Clara) Hebert of Cow Island, Vicky (Curtis) Landry of Perry, Steve (Lerdy) Hebert of Cow Island, and Mary Beth (Bryan) McBride of Crowley; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren that were the delight of her life. She is also survived by her husband; and two sisters, Velta Gaspard and Mary Gaspard.
Zula's first love was God and the Catholic Church. She served as president of the Cow Island Ladies Altar Society for several terms, and was honored with the Raywood Mouton Service Award for her dedication. Her devotion to holy mass, the rosary, and the Devine Mercy Chaplet strengthened her greatly.
Zula loved her family and enjoyed providing for them. She was an excellent cook and always cooked meals for the men working in the fields. Her sewing skills provided admirable garments for her growing girls, bonnets and baby blankets for her grandchildren, and hemmed and adjusted many pants for her spouse, sons, and grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy H. Bernard; her parents, Harry Meaux and the former Edna Hebert; one sister, Rexine Guilbeaux; one brother, Clifford Meaux; and one grandson, Dwayne Hebert.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Juanita Landry, Laura Stelly, Janie Meche, and the staff of Hospice of Acadiana for their compassionate care during their mother's illness.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to St. Anne Catholic Church or Hospice of Acadiana.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at St. Anne Catholic Church, 17315 Lionel Road, on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 9 a.m. until services with a rosary being prayed at 10:30 a.m.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Hebert family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Ray Allen Duhon, Sr., 58, will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday, August 18, 2016 with Fr. Gregory Cormier officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.
A native and a resident of Abbeville Mr. Duhon died at 3:08PM on Friday, August 12, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Duhon loved the outdoors, especially Hunting, Fishing, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Titina DeVille Duhon of Abbeville; his mother, Nunia Abshire Duhon of Abbeville; two sons, Ray Allen Duhon, Jr. of Kaplan and Christopher J. Duhon of Abbeville; two daughters, Kristy Duhon of Kaplan and Marie Duhon Cepeda of Fort Polk, LA; two brothers, Rickey Duhon of Abbeville and Chad Duhon of Carencro; a sister, Tammy Duhon Thompson of Abbeville; and two grandchildren, Malanna Rae Duhon and Mia Grace Cepeda.
He was preceded in death by is father, Lenix Duhon, Jr.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ray Allen Duhon, Jr., Christopher Duhon, Chad Duhon, Rickey Duhon, Brandon Dartez, and Colby Duhon.
Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Zachary Cepeda.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mavely Marie Bouillion, 95 will be celebrated Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre. Father Keith Landry will officiate.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2016 from 9:00 AM until time of services,with a Rosary recited at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Delcambre.
Mavely was born September 13, 1920 in Delcambre and was a long time resident of Acadiana. Mavely passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Maurice. Mavely worked as a seamstress out of her home for many years in the town of Erath. Customers were knocking on the door at 6:30 in the morning until 7:30 at night 7 days a week. This was her life and she loved her work very much, having gone through many sewing machines in her lifetime. She had many customers and she was loved by them all. She was always fair and appreciated for her many special favors.
Mavely is survived by her  two sons, Kermit Bouillion and his wife Deborah DesOrmeaux of Duson and Carol Bouillion  of Erath; seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; and numerous dear nieces and nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Bouillion; her parents Alexis and Aline Bourque Aucoin; brother Essie Aucoin; and her sister Mae Delahoussaye.
Serving as pallbearers will be Eric Geoffroy, Casey Dickerson, Gerald Trahan, Brett Foster, Jimmy Hemsell, Jared Meyers, and Bob Anderson. Gift bearers will be Aiden Mayers,Landon Trahan, and Cole Foster. Readers will be Allison Dickerson and Heather Foster.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Pelican Pointe for the loving care given to Ms. Mavely.
Condolences may be sent to the Bouillion family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home 209 E. Putnam St. Erath La. 337-937-0405 is in charge of arrangements.

March 24, 1919 ~ August 13, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Eva Mae Irvin Ortolon, 97, who died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at her daughter’s home.
She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with officiating the services.
Eva was born March 24, 1919 in Ged, LA. She moved to Abbeville with her mother and brother where she grew up. At an early age went to work for Dr. A.A. Comeaux at his clinic off of West Port Street as a receptionist and then trained on the job to help to give shots and help where ever needed at his office on Concord Street. She met George Ortolon married November 9, 1939 then he left for the Navy and returned home they had one daughter, Ernest Dean Ortolon. Mom was a stay home mom and lived with Ella Blanchard for her not to be alone. Eva was a devoted wife, mom, daughter, grandmother, and great grandmother. After retirement her and dad traveled in their motor home they belonged to Creole Campers of Abbeville, Chapter 4 - Acadiana Good Samers and Family Motor Coach enjoyed traveling and being with family and friends especially grandson, George E. LeBlanc. PaPaw and Ma-Maw going camping to Percy Quinn State Park in Mississippi.
She is sadly missed by daughter, Ernest Dean O. LeBlanc and her husband Thomas C. LeBlanc; three great grandchildren, Lainey R. LeBlanc of Fort Walton, FL, Johnny D. LeBlanc of Fort Walton, FL, and Tanner Hill of Austin, TX; “special” grandson, Justin Hebert and his family; numerous nieces and nephews of Orange and Bridge City, TX; and “special” daughters, Anita Matte, Sue LeBlanc, and Yvonne Wheat.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ortolon; parents, Willie Irvin and the former
Ella M. Blanchard; brother, Ernest “Buddy” J. Irvin; and grandson, George Ernest LeBlanc.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until time of services.
Would like to thank all those from Synergy Home Health; especially Karen Bienvenu and Carmen Romero for their visits she looked forward to and especially the Bridgeway Home Health and Hospice for all their help in the two days of being in their care gave her family feeling help especially Laisey who was waiting for her when arriving home from hospital and “our rock”. Gary Harmon gave us so much compassion at the time we needed it the most from the heart and also my neighbor, Nona Bell Faulk Griffin and friend, Paul Peterson.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

October 30, 1922 ~ August 15, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, 2016 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Lillian Pontiff Romero, 93, who died Monday, August 15, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services.
She is survived by her sons, Douglas Romero and his wife Ruby of Abbeville, and Russell Romero and his wife Rita of Shreveport; daughter, Vickie Landry and her husband Ray of Abbeville; six grandchildren, Melvin Romero and his wife Beth, Michelle Dartez and her husband Kenneth, Marshall Romero and his wife Rayna, Cory Romero and his wife Amber, Meghann Landry and wife Summer, and Ian Landry; nine great grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphe Romero; parents, Oneida and Elita Vice Pontiff; brothers, Dudless, Lurby, Lennis, Melvin and Carrol; sister, Mildred Pontiff; and grandson, Jason Romero.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.; Friday, August 19, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

January 30, 1930 ~ August 19, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held Monday, August 22, 2016 at a 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Antonia Hazel Mouton, 86, who died Friday, August 19, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Rickey Mouton, Mark Mouton, Zachery Quibodeaux, Waylon Quibodeaux, Joseph Mouton and Rhett Mouton.
She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Mounton, Charmaine Quibodeaux; sons, Rickey Mouton and wife Patti and Mark Mouton and wife Susan; a sister, Deanna Peltier; grandchildren, Amanda Quibodeaux, Zachery Quibodeaux, Waylon Quibodeaux, Rhett Mouton, Joseph Mouton, Morgan Mouton and Andre Mouton Hargrave; seven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph Miller Mouton; son-in-law, Paul Quibodeaux; four brothers, Gladu Baudoin, John Baudoin, James Baudoin and Maxie Baudoin; sisters, Louise Broussard and Lucy Noel; parents, Otto Baudoin and the former Eve Broussard .
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. when the procession will depart for church a rosary to be prayed at 10:00 a.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

October 20, 1934 ~ August 19, 2016

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of S. J. “Junior” Luquette, 81, who died Friday, August 19, 2016. He will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Audrey Luquette of Kaplan; one son, Billy Luquette and his wife, Sherri of Kaplan; three daughters, Donna and her husband, Jerald McCormick of Houston, TX, Rhonda Luquette of Kaplan, Mona and her husband, Chris Harrington of Kaplan; two sisters, Betty Libersat of Groves, TX and Ada Castille of Kaplan; one brother, Curtis Luquette of Perry; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sevengier Luquette, Sr. and the former Ida Hebert; and one brother, Raywood Luquette.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Monday, August 22, form 8 a.m. until services.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Luquette family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

October 17, 1946 ~ August 22, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Trudy Ann Fuselier Renard, 69, who died Monday, August 22, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery at a later date with Pastor Jason Duhon officiating the services. Honorary pallbearers will be Joey Hebert, Morris Hebert, Jimmy DeMarcay, Jr., Tommy Babineaux, Artie DeMarcay and Robert Fuselier.
She is survived by her sons, Jimmy DeMarcay, Jr. and his wife Connie of Morton, MS, and Artie DeMarcay of Lafayette; daughter, Juanita Babineaux and her husband Tommy of Abbeville; two grandchildren, Debra Babineaux of Abbeville, and Marc LeBlanc of Ponchatoula; great granddaughter, Evangeline Babineaux of Abbeville; and three brothers, Joey Hebert of Henry, Maurice Hebert of Erath and Robert Fuselier of Westlake.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Margery Conner Hebert; father, Clain Fuselier; and sister, Katherine F. Payne.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asked that donations be made to assist our local area flood victims.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Louise Landry, staff at Maison Du Monde Living Center, Jason and Christy Duhon and New Hope Baptist Church for their kindness, compassion and gentle care given to their mother in her time of need.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

March 18, 1947 ~ August 21, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Beatrice Marie Theall Vice, 69, who died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center.
She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath, with Reverend Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Steven Vice, Jr., Trent Vice, Cody Vice, Jeremy Deville, Keith Istre and Daniel Deville. Honorary pallbearers will be Tiffany Roy, Erica Hebert, Cindy Istre, Crystal Vice, Brittany Vice, Natalie Thibeaux and Ange’l Istre.
She is survived by her sons, Steven Vice, Jr. and his wife Pamella of Erath, and Trent Vice and his wife Karin of Forked Island; daughters, Elizabeth Deville and her husband Daniel of Erath, and Tina Vice of Erath; eleven grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and four brothers, Lovelace Theall, Jr. and his wife Judy of Meaux, Walton Theall and his wife Beverly of Meaux, Danny Theall and his wife Norma of Kaplan, and Jimmy Theall and his wife Theresa of New Iberia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Vice, Sr.; parents, Lovelace Theall and the former Mildred Conner; and brother, Chester Theall.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. when the procession will depart for the church.
The family wishes to thank Heart of Hospice and the staff at Vermilion Health Care Center for their kindness and support.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

May 26, 1922 ~ August 18, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Annie Rose Broussard Sellers, 94, who died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Sellers and Larry Sellers; daughter, Peggy Puckett; grandchildren, Jill Frady and her husband Kevin, Aaron Puckett, Clay Sellers, Zach Sellers and his wife Audrey and Mitchell Sellers; and seven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Sellers; and parents, Arista Broussard and the former Rosita Breaux
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

September 5, 1936 ~ August 24, 2016

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Louise Hebert, 79, who died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Randall Stutes, Lynn Hawkins, Jake Guidry, Glen Trahan, Lonnie Monteaux, and Luke Hargrave. Honorary pallbearer will be Elijiah Stutes.
She is survived by her two daughters, Sonia and her husband, Lynn Hawkins of Broussard and Annette and her husband, Randy Stutes of Kaplan; one sister, Elta "Tot" Petry of Mouton Cove; three grandchildren, Jake Guidry, Alyssa Stutes, and Rana Stutes; and one great grandchild, Elijiah Stutes.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William W. Hebert; her second husband, Jerome B. Hebert; her parents, Emile Monteaux and the former Eve Bourque; one sister; and eight brothers.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 8 a.m. until services with a rosary being prayed at 10 a.m.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Hebert family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

December 31, 1944 ~ August 25, 2016

ABBEVILLE — A memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Mary Elaine DeCuir Sherman, 71, who died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charles George Sherman; daughters, Delaina S. Stephens, Christina Hebert and her husband Ricky, Sherry Howell and her husband Lynn, and Karen Thibodeaux and her husband Lelande; son, Keith Sherman and his wife Virginia (who she looked at as her own daughter as well); grandchildren; Jesse Stephens, Jeffery Stephens, Jeremy Stephens, Blythe Hebert, Camden Hebert, Zoe Hebert, Ashley Dumesnil, Drew Howell, Colby Howell, Emily Sherman and Sarah Sherman; great grandchildren, Sophie Stephens, Ava Stephens, Charlie Stephens, Ella Rae Dumesnil, Joshua Dumesnil and Henry Bob Howell; and siblings, Audrey Prejean, Catherine Walters, Arnold Hebert and Lisa Hebert.
She was preceded in death by her parents, father, Etienne DeCuir; mother, Mary Louise Hebert; and brother, Ronald Hebert.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Ab

ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Paul Emick Theriot, 97, will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, August 29, 2016 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Fr. Gregory Cormier officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 3:00PM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.
A native of Vermilion Parish and a lifelong resident of Erath, Mr. Theriot died at 5:15AM on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Eastridge Nursing Home. Mr. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII; He retired from the State of Louisiana after over 10 years as a bridge tender; and was a member of American Legion Post 29 and VFW Post 4158. He was also known for his love for fishing and gardening.
He is survived by two daughters, Ruby Romero and her husband Doug of Abbeville and Jacquelyn Lormand of Abbeville; two sisters, Louise Libersat and Louella Mouton; three grandchildren, Melvin Romero and his wife Beth, Michelle R. Dartez and her husband Kenneth, and Marshall P. Romero and his wife Rayna; eight great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Avia Langlinais Theriot; his parents, Elmick and Celestine Soirez Theriot; and a sister, Stella Menard.
Serving as pallbearers will be Marshall Romero, Melvin Romero, Greg Boling, Gerald Libersat, Kenneth Dartez, and Jacob Gerard.
Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Benjamin Jude Emick Romero
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

Theresa Gunter
November 18, 1928 ~ August 26, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 29, 2016 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Theresa Gunter, 87, who died Friday, August 26, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.
She is survived by her husband, Charles “Po-Boy” Gunter of Abbeville; two sons, Edward Charles Gunter and his wife Roma of Abbeville and Lovelace Gunter and his wife Martha of Lafayette; grandchildren, Brett Gunter, Cody Gunter, Marcus Gunter, Lauren Gaspard and Amber Judice; and great grandchildren, Hailey Gunter, Taylor Gunter, Kaitlyn Gunter, Wyatt Gunter, Emmett Gunter, Zane Gaspard, Olivia Gaspard and Emmett Judice.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Guilbeaux; brothers, Euclide Abshire, Wallace Guilbeaux, Leo Guilbeaux and Baptice Guilbeaux; and a sister, Eve Luquette.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.; Monday August 29, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. when the procession will depart for church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville

Ryan Fedancio Luna
June 30, 1978 ~ August 25, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ryan Fedancio Luna, 38, who died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services.
Ryan found great joy in his continued volunteer service of helping his fellow veterans through an organization called Hero Hunts. He was very respected and loved by the veterans that he came in contact with. Ryan’s final act was to give the gift of life as an organ donor where he was able to save five lives.
He is survived by his wife, Leslie Hebert Luna of Maurice; son, Christian Vincent of Lafayette; daughter, Lillian Luna of Maurice; parents, Adolph Luna of Port Lavaca, TX; mother, Phyllis Choate Luna of Lafayette; step father, Matthew Estellette of Lafayette; brother, Justin Luna and his wife Jessica of Abita Springs; sister, Sarah Luna of Houston, TX; sisters-in-law, Katie Hebert and Julie Hebert Wilkinson and her husband John David; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Irby Hebert, Jr and Debra Pierce Hebert; uncle Harry Mayard; and numerous nieces and nephews..
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Fedancio V. Luna and Benilde Vera Luna and maternal grandparents, Oran Choate and Ursula Theall; uncles, Albert Luna and Alfred Luna and godfather, Robert Choate, Sr..
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday August 30, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. when the procession will depart for the church.
In Lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Ryan Luna Memorial Fund at the Bank of Abbeville 123 Concord Street Abbeville, LA 70510 337-893-0257.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, September 2, 2016 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Eula Frederick Delhommer, 70, who passed away on August 29, 2016.
Reverend O. Joseph Breaux, Pastor of St. Alphonsus Church will conduct the funeral services.
Burial will take place in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Eula, a resident of Maurice for 44 years, was the daughter of the late Preston Frederick and the former Matile Trahan.
She is survived by her husband of 52 and a half years, Robert John Delhommer, Sr.; two sons, Robert John Delhommer, Jr. and his wife, Pam and Michael James Delhommer and his wife, Sue; seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Cheri, Andrea, Caleb, Garrett, Brandi and Mari Jane Delhommer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Rhonda Delhommer; one brother, Ray Frederick and two sisters, Hazel Frederick and Linda Frederick Hebert.
Eula loved to spend time with her grandchildren and enjoyed camping, fishing and genealogy.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Delhommer family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

August 3, 1920 ~ August 28, 2016

HENRY — Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Ena Mae LeBlanc Bodin, 96, who died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Brandon Bodin, Gordon Montet, Shawn LeBlanc, Chad Bodin, Shane Bodin and Todd Bodin.
She is survived by her two daughters, Mildred Montet, and Tina LeBlanc and her husband Michael; five sons, John Bodin and his wife Ann, Donald Bodin, Michael Bodin and his wife Cile, Paul Bodin and his wife Donna, and Keith Bodin and his wife Deana; sister, Joyce Landry; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence B. Bodin; parents, Uylesse LeBlanc and the former Marie Vallot; sisters, Hilda Morvant, Mary Louise LeBlanc, Etta Toups and Eunice LeBlanc; brother, Edwin LeBlanc; and grandchildren, Bryan Montet, Katie Bodin, Colby Bodin, Nicole Bodin and Albert Roath.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at St. John Catholic Church, 18534 La Highway 689, Erath, on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until time of services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

June 03, 1995 - August 24, 2016

ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Justin John Minnick will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 1, 2016 at St. Theresa Catholic Church – 101 N. Leonard Street – Abbeville, LA with burial in St. Paul Cemetery. Father Greg Cormier will be the Celebrant.
Justin J. Minnick (21) a resident of Abbeville, passed away in a tragic automobile accident on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his mother and father, Jennifer Bernard Minnick and Leon Kevin Minnick of Abbeville, LA; a fiancé, Jasmine Harris of Abbeville, LA; a brother, Kevin Minnick of San Antonio, TX; a grandfather, John Minnick, Jr. of Abbeville, LA; and several other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jules Bernard and Elrine Bernard, and Loraine Lege’, and his brother, Gerald Jerome Minnick.
Visitation will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street – (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com

February 18, 1952 ~ August 25, 2016

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held Friday, September 2, 2016 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Brenda Eve Vidalier, 64, who passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Shane Foster, David Foster, Lisa Michalk, Carrie Foster, Keith Michalk, and Gerald Vidallier.
She is survived by her three children, Lisa and her husband, Keith Michalk of Texas, Shane Foster of Kaplan, and David Foster and his wife, Carrie of California; four brothers, Thomas Vidallier of Abbeville, Gerald Vidallier of Abbeville, Larry Vidallier of Lockport, and Ray Dupuis of Kaplan; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Avnair Vidalier and the former Agnes Cormier; one brother, Mahlen Vidallier; and one daughter-in-law, Kitzie Richard Foster.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Friday, September 2, 2016 from 8 a.m. until services
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Vidalier family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

July 11, 1926 – August 31, 2016

ABBEVILLE — A mass of Christian Burial for Elvin Joseph Michaud, 90, will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church with burial at St. Paul Mausoleum, Abbeville, La. Reverend Louis Richard will preside.
The pallbearers will be his grandsons. The readers will be his granddaughters.
Elvin Joseph Michaud was born on July 11, 1926, in Sunset, La., to Frank Michaud and Lea Smith. He married Buna Babineaux on June 28, 1944, in Carencro, La. When Elvin returned from World War II, they lived in Carencro, Lafayette, and then made their home in Abbeville.
Elvin was in the Army during World War II from November 27, 1944 until July 9, 1946. He served in Germany, Czechoslovakia and France. He received a Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal. He also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4158. He was proud to be able to visit the National World War II Memorial in Washington D. C. through the Louisiana Honor Air in 2007.
Elvin was the President of Michaud Brothers Masonry for many years. He was so proud of the many homes and commercial buildings that he and his brothers built including his own home and of course “the Michaud Camp”. He was featured in the Louisiana State Contractors Magazine for the work on the Saint Mary Magdalen Ministries Building in Abbeville.
Paw said he had the greatest family in the world. He enjoyed fishing, shrimping, crabbing, hunting and playing bourree. Nearly 25 years ago Paw started the tradition of cooking on Saturdays at the “Michaud” camp where the entire family would gather. His children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren have celebrated many birthday parties there and also the 50th wedding anniversary of Paw and Maw.
He is survived by seven children: Norma Jane Buford, husband Robert Buford; Barbara Gale Melancon, husband Kenneth Mark Melancon; Judy Ann Shea; Cleveland Glen Michaud, Sr., wife Nancy Landry Michaud; Yvonne Ruth Gaspard, husband Paul Wayne Gaspard; Elvin Joseph Michaud, Jr.; and Rufus Dale Michaud, wife Vickie Morvant Michaud. fifteen grandchildren: Tammy Lynn Broussard Gaspard, Bart Allen Broussard, Mark Francis Melancon, Todd Patrick Melancon, Lais James Ryder, Jr., Alicia Kaye Ryder, Dana Ryder Stelly, Cleveland Glynn Michaud, Jr., Marcus Roy Hebert, Dawayne Joseph Gaspard, Brenna Earline Michaud Hornsby, Genesia C-Ann Michaud Thompson, Michael Carl Michaud, Brett Dale Michaud, and Brock Joseph Michaud. twenty great grandchildren: Tristin Alan Gaspard, Trinity Sarah-Ann Gaspard, Alex Michael Broussard, Ali Michelle Broussard, Lane Patrick Melancon, Daylan Dawayne Ryder, Brant Wayne Stelly, Ahni Marie Stelly, Alayna Kaye Henry, Cleveland Glynn Michaud III (Traé), twins Lana Jolie Michaud and Lucy Nell Michaud, Corbin Allen Hebert, Jackson Wayne Gaspard, Preston James Gaspard, Onna Marie Thompson, Emma Elizabeth Thompson, Ethan Andrew Richard Thompson, Ava Grace Hornsby, and Nolan Lee Hornsby. two sisters: Evelyn Arabie and Joyce Broussard. four brothers: Albert, Wallace, Harry and Eugene.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Buna Babineaux; daughter, Earline Marie Michaud; parents, Frank Regis Michaud, Sr. and Lea Smith; brothers Leonce Michaud, Cleveland Michaud, and Frank Michaud, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Francois Michoud and Celestine Courquet; maternal grandparents, Joseph Maurice Smith and Marie Smith.
The family would like to give a big heartfelt thank you to Jan Davis for her compassionate care of Paw.
Visitation will be at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.