Doris Hebert

November 17, 1940 - February 5, 2023

CARENCRO — A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 12 p.m. at Evangeline Downs Racetrack in Opelousas for Doris Romaine Hebert, age 82, who passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Carencro.
There will be a Rosary at 11:45 a.m., with the service to follow immediately after.
Doris Romaine Hebert was born on November 17, 1940, in Abbeville and he was a longtime resident of Acadiana. Horses were his life. Doris started as a jockey and raced all over Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama. He later became a horse trainer and proudly held that title for 60 years. Doris was a friendly man who never met a stranger. He will be dearly missed.
Doris is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Alice Hebert; his son, Chris Hebert; his step-daughter, Allison Cranney; his eight grandchildren; as well as his four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Eunice Hebert; as well as his sisters, Marjorie Luquette and Joeanne Hebert.
The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to everyone that has helped make the Celebration of Life possible.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.