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A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent cited three subjects for alleged oyster violations on Aug. 4 in Vermilion Parish.
Sgt. Justin Sonnier cited Jose Ayala, 53, of Dickenson, Texas, Manuel Ayala, 63, of San Leon, Texas, and Adrian Ayala, 29, of Dickinson, Texas, for unlawfully taking oysters from a private lease. Jose Ayala was also cited for failing to have written permission to remove oysters from a private lease and harvesting oysters from an unmarked lease.
Sgt. Sonnier was on patrol in the Gulf of Mexico near Southwest Pass when he observed a vessel with a crew actively harvesting oysters from a private lease.
Sgt. Sonnier made contact with the captain, Jose Ayala, and his crew and found them in possession of 29 sacks of oysters. During the compliance check, Sgt. Sonnier learned that the subjects did not have permission to be harvesting oysters from this private lease.
Sgt. Sonnier seized the oysters and returned them to the water.
Unlawfully taking oysters off a private lease carries a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Failing to have written permission to harvest oysters from a private lease brings a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Harvesting oysters from an unmarked lease carries up to a $350 fine.

March 26, 1924 ~ August 3, 2024

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ruby “Betty” Labauve Gaspard, 100, who died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Rev. Terry Jolley officiating the services. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Jered Gaspard, Michael Kane, Branndon Brougham, Ryan Landry, Grayson Gaspard, and Meghan Plummer.
Ruby’s time in our world marked many hearts as a rare example of faith and grace. As a master seamstress and sitter for many of our beloved elders, she took great care that others knew her love for them through acts as well as words. Those who were blessed to know Ruby as “mama,” “Granny,” or “Grundy,” including 28 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren for whom her affection was endless, will remember the joy she found in watching her family grow. Her devotion to God is a gift she placed in many hearts, and it continues to shine her light out into the world through the four generations she taught how to love.
Ruby is survived by her daughter, Rebecca D. Gaspard; son, Sherial D. Gaspard; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and sister, Belva D. LeBlanc.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. Gaspard; parents, Savoie Labauve and the former Alva Leleux; two sisters, Vivian Dupre Myers and Vergie Monceaux; one brother, Joseph M. Duprie; two sons, Garland Gaspard and Michael Gaspard; two daughters, Gayle Brougham and Janet Olson; son-in law Gerald Olson, and daughter-in-law Jaci Gaspard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. until time of services.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.