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72nd Annual Delcambre Shrimp Festival Royalty - Back Row (L-R) Delcambre Shrimp Queen Gracie Bourque, Shrimp King Clint Sonnier, Teen Shrimp Queen Morgan Ann Spencer, Deb Shrimp Queen Avery Grace Greene and Junior Shrimp Queen Olivia Blair Mason; Front Row (L-R) Tiny Shrimp Queen Emerson Breaux, Baby Shrimp King Wyatt Guidry, Baby Shrimp Queen Amelia-Kayte Vincent and Little Shrimp Queen Kayleigh Faye Broussard.
72nd Annual Delcambre Shrimp Festival

Paul Minos Broussard
Paul Minos Broussard, a lifelong resident of Meaux, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2024, after several years of declining health. He was just shy of his 80th birthday. Most of his final year was spent in Mobile, Alabama under his son’s care.
Paul was born on Aug. 24, 1944, in Meaux, Louisiana, to Minos Paul and Ozite Marie Vincent Broussard. He was the youngest of 13 children, some of whom were adults by the time he was born, which made him younger than many of his nieces and nephews. It was common to hear older kids calling “Uncle Paul” on the schoolyard playground. He was a farm boy who enjoyed being outdoors. He graduated from Meaux High School, where he excelled in sports. Shortly after high school, Paul married his rock, Judy Marie Touchet Broussard, and together, they raised four children.
His working years were spent mostly seven-and-seven with oilfield service companies. He survived a worksite accident in the 1970s and eventually retired from Halliburton.
Paul was a talented woodworker and an exceptional gardener who loved growing roses for his bride. He spent many years helping coach multiple youth sports. He was a big fan of the Tigers, Ragin’ Cajuns, and Saints. He and Judy loved the beach, from honeymooning on Dauphin Island, to camping on Galveston Island with the children in their early years, to condos and cruises in their later years. Sand and saltwater brought them great happiness throughout their 55-year marriage.
Paul Minos Broussard was preceded in death by his bride, Judy, his parents, and most of his siblings. He is survived by his children Karl (Sharee) Broussard, Sandra Broussard (Qusay Al Qattan), Karen Broussard (Cindy Artello), his eldest son Randall, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, siblings Doyce Broussard and Dorothy Duhon, and a host of extended family.
A private family service was held in Mobile, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Judy and Paul Broussard to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Mobile, or in memory of Paul M. Broussard to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be mailed to the Broussard Family at 1611 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36604.
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Herman John Broussard
A Liturgy of the Word will be held on Friday, August 16th, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette, LA for Herman John Broussard, 89.5 years old, who passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 10 p.m.
A Rosary will be recited by Judy Broussard on Friday, August 16th,2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Father Jay Alexis of Our Lady of the Lake Church, in Lake Arthur, LA, will officiate.
Herman Broussard was born January 28th, 1935, in Abbeville, LA and was a long-time resident of Lafayette. Herman graduated from Abbeville High School in 1953.
Herman lived a storybook life, growing up in the innocent times of the 1940’s and 50’s. A self-made man whose intelligence and sharp wit preceded his professional success. A dedicated employee and pioneer of the oil and gas industry, he represented various service companies for nearly six decades. Herman was an avid outdoorsman who hunted and fished around the world, but particularly in the Sportsman’s Paradise of Louisiana. He was devoted to the care and protection of his family and friends. With a benevolent demeanor and gentle spirit, he knew no stranger.
After retirement, Herman most enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and eating ice cream. A colorful storyteller, he had a special ability to captivate one’s attention through recollection. Family meant everything to Herman, and he leaves a legacy of love and loyalty.
Our beloved patriarch’s wisdom and guidance will live on through kin, having forever enriched our lives.
Herman is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Jane Broussard of Lafayette, LA; his three daughters Jackie Kyzar, Jessica Broussard and husband Steve, Melissa Bergeron and husband Reggie; eight grandchildren Cydney, Cimone, John, Ryan, Sara, Bryce, Grant, and Max; eight great-grandchildren and numerous dear nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Ada Broussard, siblings Verna Mae Chreene and Rena McCullough.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St., 337-981-7098 oversees arrangements.
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