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Peggy Marie Robichaux passed away at 4:15 p.m. on July 29, 2024, at Lourdes Hospital with her loving husband by her side. She was born July 7, 1941, in Henry, Louisiana and was the daughter of Sulie Thibodeaux and the former Therese Rodrigue. On August 18, 1962, Peg married Charles Robichaux and they were married 63 years. They had one son, Chad Robichaux.
Peg graduated from Henry High School in 1959. After high school, she attended USL and began to pursue a career in education. She went on to teach second grade for 35 years at Gueydan and Kaplan Elementary. Peg enjoyed working in her flower garden and various personal artwork.
Peg is survived by her husband Charles Robichaux and her son, Chad Robichaux and wife Rachel. She had one granddaughter, Tori Robichaux. Peg is also survived by two brothers, Dr. John Thibodeaux and wife Pam; and Troy Thibodeaux and wife, Cindy; and two special nephews Brandon Thibodeaux and Max Thibodeaux.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Rudy Thibodeaux and wife Diana.
Peg's Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Martin & Castille's La Fleur de Lis Chapel in Lafayette, 600 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508.
Reverend Cedric Sonnier, Pastor of St. Mary Mother of the Church in Lafayette, will officiate the service.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 8:00 AM until the time of services and a small reception will be held in the funeral home cafe until 11 a.m.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.
Martin & Castille - SOUTHSIDE, 600 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508, 337-984-2811 - is in charge of arrangement.

For 29 years, the Boys and Girls Club’s Celebrity Waiter event in Vermilion Parish has been growing, and this year is no exception.
Residents and businesses in the area have joined forces to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Rodney Simon Unit in Abbeville.
In 29 years, this popular fundraiser has generated over $2 million for the Abbeville Club.
“Our focus each year is to raise as much money as we can for the local club,” said Brian Ford, Operator of Development of the Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana.
Last week’s 29th Annual Celebrity Waiter, held at the QSA Center in Erath, raised an incredible $100,000 to fund the Rodney Simon Unit in Abbeville.
“It’s exciting to see that the community continues to be increasingly involved,” Ford said. “They continue to appreciate and understand the importance of having the Boys & Girls Club in their community to help grow the youth who will eventually become the people leading the city.”
The event also honored Jack Gupta, the owner of Eagle Pest Control in Vermilion Parish. Over the past 29 years, Gupta and his wife, Dr. Padmini Gupta, have donated more than $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Club in Abbeville. The children of the club presented Jack Gupta with a photo surrounded by words expressing their gratitude for his contributions over the years.
Gupta thanked the children and said, “We need to take care of our children in the parish.”
Celebrity Waiter has grown over the last 29 years, including the amount raised in one night.
The fundraiser was originally held at Black’s, located in downtown Abbeville.  It outgrew Black’s and then moved to Magdalen Place, but also outgrew that building. 
In order to raise more money, it had to move to a larger venue, V.N. Hall, to accommodate more people.
It is now at the QSA Center in Erath for the last couple of years.
With the $100,000 fund-raising night, this year’s event could have been one of the most successful in its 29 years. The auction raised close to $50,000, with two duck hunts donated by Fred Hoyt bringing in $10,000.
Hoyt is one of the founding fathers of the Celebrity Waiters. He, Rodney Simon, former sheriffs Ray Lemaire and Mike Couvillon, and Lynwood Creswell started the event, which raised around $40,000.
“I am elated that it has taken to a new level,” Hoyt, who still attends the Celebrity Waiter. “It is a great cause. The kids who attend the Boys and Girls Club need a place to go. They can go there and get tutored,  along with getting the help they need for school. I am glad to see the Boys and Girls Club still exists.”

June 16, 1931 ~ July 23, 2024

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Rose Toth Labauve, 93, who died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her residence.
She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre’ officiating the services.
Pallbearers will be Barton L. Migues, Jody K. Migues, Buddy Dautriel, Glenn Lege, Nicholas T. Gautreaux, and Nicholas T. Gautreaux, II. Honorary pallbearers will be James “Jay” Campbell, Wayne LeBleu, and Tim Creswell.
Mrs. Rose was a cherished member of our community. Mrs. Rose’s remarkable dedication to public service and her unwavering commitment to her community will be remembered and appreciated by all who had the honor of knowing her.
Mrs. Rose began her distinguished career as a volunteer with the Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District (Port of Vermilion) in 1954. For the first six years, she worked tirelessly without pay, demonstrating her genuine passion and selfless dedication to the development of the Port. Her efforts were pivotal in recording the history of the Port since its inception in 1954, a task she continued with great dedication until her retirement in June of 1996.
Throughout her 42 years of service, Mrs. Rose set up the bookkeeping from the ground up and exemplified excellence in service.
Her friendly smile and can-do attitude endeared her to Commissioners past and present, and her presence was a source of inspiration and support to all. She was instrumental in the transition to the new District office building and played a significant role in key projects such as the Freshwater Bayou channel and the Leland Bowman Locks.
Mrs. Rose’s extensive knowledge of the district’s history provided invaluable guidance and insight, helping to shape its future. The experience, knowledge, and advice to all who worked with her has been a mainstay in her contribution to the community and the legacy of her advice will live on.
Rose is survived by her loving family, including her nephews and niece, Barton L. Migues, Jody K. Migues, and Silvia Migues Norton; cousins, Evelyn Fiorentino and Karen Durham; as well as several great nieces and nephews. Most importantly she is survived by her feline companions, Opal and Little Sister who comforted her during her time of need.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Toth and Rose Gulrich Toth of Marydel, Maryland; husband, Fernand “Buster” LaBauve; sister-in-law, Ruby F. Migues; and canine companion for many years her golden retriever, “Goldman”.
A special thanks to Cheryl Decuire Broussard whom she trained for her job and who always answered her calls for assistance or just to have a personal conversation. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the entire community.
The family would like to thank Community Personal Care and Community Hospice Care for their compassionate, personal, and professional care of Mrs. Rose.
A special thanks to her care givers, Judy Darlene Baudoin, Clarissa Starlard, Nykira Horne, Halle Nunez, Zach David, Valerie Dore, and Chaplain Matt Palmer.
Rest in peace, Mrs. Rose. Your life was a blessing, and your memory will be a treasure. Please join the family in gathering to honor and remember Mrs. Rose’s extraordinary life and legacy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Rose Toth Labauve’s memory to Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Post Office Box 3177, Lafayette, LA 70502, reflecting her lifelong commitment to community service.
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.

According to Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, on July 20, 2024, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, during active patrolling, heard and then responded to the area of Louisiana Highway 82, just north of McDonald’s in Abbeville, in reference to multiple gunshots.
Upon arrival in the area, no one was found outside, and no one had reported any shootings or injuries. Deputies maintained additional patrol following the shooting, but no calls were received from citizens.
At approximately 3:57 a.m., the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Juvenile, aged 15, taking his mother’s vehicle without permission and returning it with multiple bullet holes and damages. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office determined that the shooting occurred in Abbeville after speaking with the juvenile and it was found that the incident the juvenile described was the gunshots that Vermilion Parish Deputies heard. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division then responded to both Lafayette Parish and the area of Louisiana Highway 82 to continue the investigation.
During the investigation it was learned that the Juveniles came to Abbeville to purchase illegal narcotics. During the transactions events unfolded that resulted in someone shooting several rounds of ammunition at the vehicle as it drove away.
The subject who committed the shooting was identified as Sage Michael Louviere, 18. Detectives were able to rapidly secure an arrest warrant for Louviere for the charge of Attempted 1st Degree Murder.
On July 23, 2024, Sage Louviere turned himself in to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to the incident. Mr. Louviere was then booked into the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center for his warrant. For information on his bond, housing, and other information, please contact the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center at (337) 898-4430.
A Juvenile, other than the driver of the vehicle, was also arrested as a result of the investigation. That juvenile has not been charged with any violent offenses at the time of this release and was released to the custody of his/her parent(s).
The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests and charges are possible.
Sheriff Eddie Langlinais sends a special thank you to Sheriff Mark Garber of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office for his department’s assistance in this case and many others. Sheriff Langlinais also praises his officers for their rapid response to the area and his detectives for their investigative efforts that led to this arrest.
If anyone has information on this shooting or any other crime, Sheriff Langlinais and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office urges you contact Criminal Investigations at (337) 898-4403 or Crime Stoppers of Vermilion at the TIPS Line, (337) 740-TIPS (8477).