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Christian and Julie Richard are the 2023 International Rice Festival Farmers of the Year.

Richards named Rice Festival Farmers of the Year

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 4:27pm

Crowley - The 86th International Rice Festival has selected Christian and Julie Richard as the 2023 Farmers of the Year.
The Richards will join the Presidential Party for the 2023 festivities. The annual event is the oldest and largest agricultural festival in Louisiana.
This year’s festival will be held Oct. 19 to 22 in downtown Crowley.
Julie and Christian Richard are a farming couple from Kaplan who own and operate Richard Farms. They have three children — Katherine who is 12, Saul who is 10, and Landry who is 8.
They are each the sixth generation of their families to farm and manage 5,600 acres of rice, crawfish, and soybeans.
Julie and Christian are both leaders, innovators, hard workers, and extremely progressive rice farmers. Both make decisions that will be most effective for the business as well as utilize technology, conservation programs, and practices to bring their crops to harvest in the most efficient and effective way possible.
Richard Farms has excelled in sustainability. Christian was selected as a Field-to-Market Farmer Spotlight Honoree. This recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to agriculture sustainability efforts.
He has been on the USA Rice Federation Sustainability Committee for several years and has always had close ties to conservation.
In early 2016, Christian chaired one of the four committees to help develop a sustainability strategy for the U.S. rice industry. He quickly realized that through their involvement in the Louisiana Master Farmer Program and development of an RMS (resource management system) plan that although they were already addressing all of the resource concerns on their farm, they did not really have a way to quantify them to allow the end user and consumer to have a tangible number to gauge the degree of sustainability on their particular farm.
Realizing that rice is a very special crop in the number of resources that it utilizes throughout the growing season and beyond, Julie and Christian have enrolled their farm in numerous NRCS programs to help protect the natural resources in their farming operation.
They have precision leveled 95% of the production land and have installed underground irrigation and grade stabilization structures and have seen a significant reduction in water use while the field yields have shown continuous improvement.
In addition, they also flood fields during the winter to provide valuable wildlife habitat.
Since water is a valuable resource in their day-to-day operation, Julie and Christian have created a tailwater recovery system to facilitate the reuse of precious water resources. This system allows them to recycle water that comes off their fields as well as neighboring fields, pump it into the reservoir, and hold it until it is needed for irrigation.
Richard Farms understands the importance of agriculture policy and Julie has assisted in policy implementation and provided guidance for disaster recovery programs throughout the state through the Farm Service Agency. Julie currently serves as the Chair of the Louisiana Farm Service Advisory Committee.
Their operation has an excellent on-farm grain drying and storage facility that will handle 75% of the initial harvest and maximize grain quality, while being the most efficient in doing so.
They were the Louisiana pilot site for a remote grain drying monitoring system that is utilized at their facility.
Richard Farms believes in research and innovation and has hosted LSU research plots and the annual Horizon Rice Field Day for many years. Their farm has also served as the John Deere Project Engineering Center Louisiana Test site for over 20 years.
Both Julie and Christian have served on numerous agriculture related committees at the local, state and national levels and have received numerous awards and recognitions indicative of their accomplishments.
They were jointly named the 2009 National Outstanding Young Farmer Award Winners, both are LSU AgCenter Certified Master Farmers, Christian is an alumnus of the USA Rice Leadership Development Program, and Julie is a member of the current class.
Julie has been selected to receive the American Council on Germany McCloy Fellowship for Agriculture, LSU Agriculture Outstanding Alumnus, was a 2022 Louisiana Girl Scout Woman of Distinction recipient, was selected to receive a membership in Gamma Sigma Delta Agriculture Honor Society, past president of Beta Sigma Phi Service Sorority, a member of Chez Elle Women’s Club, and the current president of the LSU College of Agriculture Alumni Association.
Christian is past president both the Vermilion and Louisiana Rice Growers Associations, served as vice-chair of the LA Rice Promotion Board, Vermilion Rotary Club Farmer of the Year, Cotton Rice Con-Till Conference Rice Farmer of the Year, USA Rice Outlook Conference Farmer of the Year, and the U.S. Field-to-Market Farmer Spotlight Honoree.
Julie and Christian are both very excited to be recognized as the 2023 International Rice Festival Farmers of the Year.

Sen. Bob Hensgens to play key roles in Energy, Environmental Councils

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 1:10pm

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Senator, Bob Hensgens (R-Gueydan) of District 26 has been appointed to positions on two significant councils, furthering his commitment to advancing energy and environmental initiatives in the state.
Firstly, Sen. Hensgens has been chosen to serve on the LSU Center for Energy Studies Advisory Council.
“In my district, the oil and gas industry forms the backbone of our community, and it is a great honor to contribute to a council that seeks to advance research and policy for the betterment of Vermillion and Acadia Parishes,” said Hensgens.
Secondly, Sen. Hensgens will assume a position on the Louisiana Environmental Quality Committee. This committee handles legislative matters pertaining to air quality, environmental control and regulation, hazardous waste management and land pollution while continuing to support our energy industry.
“As guardians of our beloved state, it is our responsibility to protect and preserve our precious resources,” Sen. Hensgens said. “Louisiana is renowned as a sportsman’s paradise, and I am committed to working to promote measures that reduce pollution, improve air quality and enhance hazardous waste management.”
Sen. Hensgens’ influential role as Chairman of the Senate Natural Resources Committee continues, where he oversees matters concerning conservation, wildlife and fisheries and other natural resource issues. First elected to the Louisiana State Senate in 2018, his dedication to serving the state and its citizens remains unwavering.

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Ty Detraz, front left, works out with teammates on Wednesday morning as the Abbeville High Wildcats prepare for the upcoming football season. Detraz will start at center for the third straight year, and also will start at inside linebacker this year.

‘The Iron Man’

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 4:19pm

Third-year starter at center, Detraz ready to play linebacker for Abbeville’s Wildcats this season

Ty Detraz displays the kind of work ethic that Abbeville High head football coach Roderick Moy would love to see out of every player on his team.
Detraz, who will be starting at center for the third straight year for the Wildcats this fall, will also fill another role for Abbeville this season as a starting linebacker.
“The work ethic speaks for itself,” Moy said. “As far as attendance goes, you’re talking about a kid who’s missed one workout in four years, and that speaks to who he is and his level of commitment to the program and a guy we can get behind.
“We talk about it in this program all the time, ‘lead from the front.’ He’s a guy we see doing it the right way every day. He’s not the biggest, he’s not the fastest, he’s not the strongest, but he’s going to do everything he can to put the team first, and then he’s also going to do what we ask. And that’s what we try to build the program around.”
That one workout Detraz missed was the day of his mother’s funeral, Moy said. Even then, he wanted to work out, and Moy had to tell him to stay away that day.
Detraz said he enjoys practicing every day.
“I think it helps me,” he said. “It’s a place where you can just get away.”
Detraz is already an iron man for the team, but Moy said that will be the case this year as he starts at inside linebacker in addition to his offensive duties.
“Now he’s going to have to add on the task of playing inside linebacker for us,” Moy said. “With the heat, we’re getting right now, we talk about kids getting soft, but if anybody can play both sides of the ball for us, it’s that kid right there. I’ve got no doubt in my mind about it.”
Detraz said he’s not concerned about being on the field for virtually the entire game this year.
“Oh no,” he said. “Because when I get on the field at linebacker, it’s a shot of adrenaline.”
Detraz said he’s played on the defensive line but hasn’t started on defense.
Moy said that the starters on the offensive line have become so used to playing alongside each other that Detraz doesn’t have to say a lot. He’ll have to be a more vocal leader on defense, the coach said.
“(I’m looking for him) just to be more vocal all the way around,” Moy said. “You’ve got to make some calls. You’ve got to line up the guys in front of you.
“He and his buddies to his left and right on the offensive line can almost do it now, unspoken, but on defense, he’s got to be a little more vocal. And that’s not really his way, so we want to see if he can bust out of his comfort zone and be that vocal guy defensively to make sure that not only does he take care of his job, but the guys in front of him do what they’re supposed to do so we can be a well-rounded defensive unit.”
Being a leader on defense will be different than being a leader on the offensive line.
“I’m the first one to call anything on the O-line, the first one to move,” Detraz said. “(On defense) I’ll have to call strengths like where the tight end is at or help the defense if they don’t know exactly where to line up.”
Having played offense for so long helps him as a defender recognize what the opposing offense is doing, he said.
Detraz said the Wildcats don’t have a massive group of seniors, but all will be called upon to lead the team.
He’d love to see the team go 9-1 in the regular season and make a deep run in the playoffs.

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Erath High quarterback Lynkon Romero has attended several camps this summer to improve on his game and to work with college coaches in the process.

Offseason prep: Time spent at QB camps helping Erath’s Romero prepare for senior season, college

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 4:12pm

ERATH — Starting quarterback Lynkon Romero looks forward to an even better senior season with the Erath High Bobcats after an offseason spent at numerous camps and working with star receiver Christian Pillette.
Romero passed for 1,653 yards and 16 touchdowns and ran for 477 yards and 12 TDs as a junior. He said that his work at off-season camps the past two years in an effort to improve and get him exposure to college coaches.
“I see improvements from last year to this year, especially with all the camps I’ve been to,” Romero said. “Working with college coaches has helped me.”
Romero was named the high school MVP for the QB Impact Academy Reload Camp Series in late January, held at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas. He also was a Top 3 QB at the SPE Elite National Camp in late January at Westlake High School, near Lake Charles, and this past month was chosen for the Senior Chief Sidney Smith Excellence Award at the QB Impact Academy in Melissa, Texas.
“(Seeing) the college workouts and how they go about their drills helps me get ready for college, to know what to expect,” he said.
Romero also has gained about 25 pounds since last season and hasn’t lost any speed, he said.
“I think this weight will help push me over that edge by helping me to rush better and be stronger in general,” he said.
Romero said the Bobcats are looking to get past the second round of the playoffs this year. In 2022, Erath reached the second round for the first time since 2016 before falling to unbeaten West Feliciana.
“It’s an expectation,” he said. “We expect to make a run deep in the playoffs. It’s a goal, but it’s an expectation too. We’re going to work for it.”
He said that having a senior group that’s played together for years will help the Bobcats achieve that goal.
“We’ve been working for it for years,” Romero said. “We’ve been playing together since pee-wee football, so we all know each other and we know what we can do.”
He’s developed a stronger relationship with star receiver Christian Pillette, also. Pillette led Vermilion Parish with 843 yards and eight touchdowns on 44 catches in 2022.
“Our relationship is great,” Romero said. “We’re always hanging out, talking. We throw a lot during the week. We have that connection on the field but also off the field with our friendship.
“I have full, hundred percent trust in him, and I know he has 100 percent trust in me too.”
“We’ve been working out. We hang out whenever we can,” Pillette said. “We went to a couple of camps together. I got to know him way closer than I ever have.”
Their coach noticed the work the two have put in, also. Romero and Pillette are both team captains this year.
“They worked their butts off this offseason,” coach Eric LeBlanc said. “Mentally, they’re ahead of where they were last year. I’m expecting them to continue to grow.
“They bonded more with the senior and junior classes because they feel this year could be special if they have some good days out there on Friday night.”
The two are team captains, he said, and he’s looking forward to them getting better.
LeBlanc said that though the Bobcats reached the second round of the playoffs, it left the team feeling they hadn’t reached their expectations.
“Once you get to the playoffs, it’s one game at a time, so it’s a little bit different than in-season,” he said. “In-season, you’ve got that next game to look forward to and learn from. It’s win or go home when you get to those five in the playoffs.”
After the season, LeBlanc said that the coaches felt they’d screwed some things up that would’ve helped their playoff path be a little easier with a better power ranking.
“I think those guys felt the same way, so that’s why this offseason’s been nice, because they know where the mistakes were last year, and we know as a team, and we’ve been working every day to correct those mistakes,” the coach said.

Janice Marie Taylor

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 3:29pm

ABBEVILLE — Janice Marie Taylor, age 67, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Abbeville.
Janice Marie Taylor was born on November 3, 1955, in Abbeville and she was a lifelong resident. Janice experienced a life full of both joys and struggles. She faced hardships that many couldn't comprehend, but throughout it all, she displayed incredible strength and determination. Her life was a testament to resilience, and she never stopped fighting for herself and her loved ones. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.
Despite the troubles she faced, Janice possessed a heart that overflowed with love. She cared deeply for her family and friends and found solace in the moments of happiness they shared. Her warmth and compassion touched the lives of those who knew her best.
While we mourn the loss of Janice, we also remember the lessons she taught us. She showed us the importance of empathy and understanding, as well as the significance of hope and forgiveness. Her life serves as a reminder that every person's journey is unique, and we must treat each other with kindness and compassion. Janice will be dearly missed.
Janice is survived by her children, Misty Taylor (Lloyd Rankin, Jr.) of Abbeville, Dana T. Young (Clay Young) of Abbeville, Michael Taylor, Jr. (Dillon Corner) of Abbeville; her grandchildren, Colby Bancroft, Tyler Bancroft, Jaziah Rankin, Brant Young, Kenedi Rankin, Jackson Romero, and Camille Young; her great grandchild, A’mir Sam; her father, Lorgie Peltier; her brothers, Bradely Peltier and Chris Peltier; her godchildren, Jamie Peltier, Tyrone Shelvin, and Taelyn Shelvin; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eunice Bourque; as well as her siblings, Jeanelle Peltier, Jeanette Peltier, Sarah Mire, and Mark Broussard.
The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to everyone that offered condolences and sympathy in their time of mourning.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests prayers for her three children and loved ones.
A private gathering to celebrate Janice's life will be held to allow those closest to her to bid their final farewells.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Agents Cite Two Subjects for Shrimping Violations in Terrebonne Parish

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 3:19pm

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged shrimping violations in Terrebonne Parish on July 28.
Agents cited Ronald Verret Jr., 40, and Amy Palmer, 39, both of Houma, for skimming for shrimp during a closed season.
Agents were on patrol near East Bay Junop when they observed a shrimping vessel actively skimming for shrimp in closed waters. Agents made contact with Verret Jr. and Palmer on the vessel and found them in possession of 1,560 pounds of shrimp.
Agents seized the shrimp and sold them to the highest bidder. They also seized the two skimmer nets.
Skimming for shrimp during a closed season brings a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. In addition to any and all other penalties, for the first conviction of shrimping during the closed season, the court may revoke or suspend the violator's trawl, skimmer, and butterfly gear licenses for one year from the date of the conviction. During such revocation or suspension, the violator may be present on a vessel harvesting or possessing shrimp or possessing a trawl, skimmer, or butterfly net, only if the vessel is equipped with and employs an operating vessel monitoring system, which is accessible to LDWF. The court shall sentence the violator to perform 40 hours of community service.
Agents participating in the case are Sgt. Gerald Sander and Agent Joel Rubio.

Cole Henry

Cole Henry named Gueydan Postmaster

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 2:04pm

Will manage USPS services for Gueydan, Morse communities

GUEYDAN – The next generation has arrived at the Gueydan Post Office with newly-appointed Postmaster Cole Henry, 25.
“My recent promotion is my most rewarding because it was my goal to become a postmaster when I first became employed," says Henry. "It is a dream come true to help and serve the American people."
Henry started his postal career in 2017 as a City Carrier Assistant in Jennings. He went on to become a regular carrier and a supervisor before being appointed postmaster.
Henry works with 12 employees. There are four rural routes, two city routes, the retail unit in Gueydan, and a remotely managed post office (RMPO) in Morse.
"I chose the Postal Service because I saw a great opportunity in a company serving the American people," says Henry.
"The Postal Service is constantly changing with its technology and always innovative to give our customers the best service possible," he says, explaining his reasons for applying to USPS. "Our change in scanner technology has been tremendous.”
"Gueydan employees are Delivering for America one piece of mail and one parcel at a time," says Henry. "A lot goes into our day-to-day operations, but I have learned through the years that taking one day at a time and completing the task at hand sets us up for success going into the next delivery day."
Henry and his wife Gracie live nearby with their dog Maxx. Henry says he enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf.
“I want to thank the Postal Service for this life-changing opportunity it has given me. After six years of hard work and dedication, I am living my dream as the Gueydan Postmaster," he says sincerely. "I have many years to go and cannot wait to see where this journey with the Postal Service takes me."

Elwood James Lacour

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:45am

October 3, 1940 - July 29, 2023

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana, honoring the life of Elwood James Lacour, 82, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospice’s The Carpenter House after a short, unexpected illness. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at David Funeral Home in Erath on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 9 a.m., until the time of service at 1 p.m. A rosary will be prayed at 11 a.m. by the Erath Catholic Daughters.
Elwood “Ding” was born in Plaucheville, Louisiana, a small farming village in Avoyelles Parish and grew up speaking French. His parents were cotton farmers, and when he was young, the family moved to New Orleans and opened a small grocery store in the Irish Channel. Elwood started first grade in New Orleans where he then learned English. During his high school years, his parents decided to move back to the country, and Elwood moved in with one of his aunts to finish school at Redemptorist High School. Following his high school graduation, he decided to work for several years. Under the guidance of his boss at the time, Mr. Tom Hall, he eventually made the decision to go to college. He attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana at Lafayette where he met his loving wife, Claudette. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Elwood moved to Monroe to attend Pharmacy School at Northeast University and graduated in 1968. In 1974, he and Claudette moved to Erath where he owned and operated the local pharmacy, Sav-In-Drugs, for more than 35 years before retiring in 2006.
Elwood valued the revelry and comradery of life, always celebrating and making fond memories. He spent Friday nights cheering on the Erath High School Bobcats as an active Erath Backers Club member and spent Saturday nights cheering on the UL Ragin Cajuns as an active Ragin Cajun Athletic Fund and UL Alumni Association member. Elwood was an avid traveler, often visiting new states, national parks and countries around the world with friends, family, and fellow pharmacy owners. He served as an active member of the Erath 4th of July Association since 1976 and was President from 1995-2003. Elwood adored Louisiana’s sportsman’s paradise, spending summer weekends at his camp on the Vermilion Bay and winter weekends at his camp in Pecan Island.
Elwood was a loving husband, excellent father, wonderful grandfather and dear friend.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret “Claudette” Colomb Lacour; his three children Margaret Christine Lacour Deshotel and husband Sonny of Morgan City and their children Alaina Deshotel, Caylee Deshotel, Austin Deshotel, and Garrett Deshotel; Aimee Lacour of Lafayette and her daughter Alexandra Stevenson; Charlie Lacour of Kingwood, Texas, and his son Conrad Lacour; sister Jeanette Lacour Rougee and husband Mike of LaPlace; sister-in-law Gloria Lacour of Plaucheville; and sister-in-law Jeri Olivier of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his parents Oral and Ruby Lacour; one brother Terral Lacour; brothers-in-law Dr. Henry Olivier and Dr. Robert Olivier; and sister-in-law Helen Olivier.
Father Clinton Sensat will be officiating the services.
The readings will be provided by Alaina Deshotel and Caylee Deshotel, granddaughters of Mr. Lacour.
Gift Bearers will be Lauren Calvert Jumonville, Emily Bordelon Trahan and Angie Lacour Ogle, godchildren of Mr. Lacour.
Musical selections will be performed by Dana Granger and Beth Hebert and organist Clevie Thibodeaux.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Charlie Lacour, Sonny Deshotel, Austin Deshotel, Garrett Deshotel, Mike Rougee, Frank Bertrand and Bobby Simon.
Honorary Pallbearers include Wayne Andrepont, Oz Broussard, Keith Calvert, Ed Domingues, Barry Duplechin, Steven Granger, Elliot Olivier, Richard Olivier, Joseph Olivier, Mark Mencacci, Mike Trahan, Bill Stevenson, Philippe Saunier and Paul Poche.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath 204 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

Kim Marousek (standing, right), director of planning for CPEX, makes a presentation during Tuesday’s special Abbeville City Council meeting. Listening to the presentation are (seated L-R) Mayor Roslyn White, Councilman Brady Broussard Jr., Councilwoman Terry Broussard and Councilman-at-Large Carlton Campbell.

Abbeville City Council approves CPEX to help make ordinance modifications for nuisance codes

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:36am

Abbeville officials are looking to make ordinance modifications to nuisance codes to allow those to work more effectively and efficiently.
It’s a time-consuming process that will be made easier with the help of the Center For Planning Excellence (CPEX). During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Abbeville City Council approved hiring the Baton Rouge-based group to create a plan. The council approved $20,000 for the work.
“The nuisance regulations for Abbeville are kind of scattered throughout different places in your code,” Kim Marousek, director of planning for CPEX, said during Tuesday’s meeting. “You could really benefit from consolidating those into a unified nuisance regulation, which would be a little bit easier for the citizens to understand the regulations, as well as for you all to administer.”
Marousek said CPEX focused on the nuisance codes regarding blighted and abandoned structures, grass, weeds, accumulations of trash, abandoned and inoperable vehicles and all the processes associated with abating those types of nuisances.
“Those were primarily the things we focused in the code review,” Marousek said. “These are the more traditional nuisance regulations.”
Mayor Roslyn White, who took office in July of 2022, said she had worked closely with City Attorney Bart Broussard, who came on part-time last September, to review many of the ordinances.
“One thing we have struggled with,” White said, “is interpreting, deciphering and figuring out how to go about handling these nuisances. We are taking a more aggressive approach because there hasn’t been much enforcement in the past 10 years. We want to make sure we’re up to date.”
White said that will take a great deal of work.
“It’s a heavy lift,” White said. “It’s far more burdensome on our team than you could imagine. We don’t have the internal resources to do it. That’s why I think it’s a good choice for us to work with CPEX. They are very knowledgeable about best practices.
“I’m thankful to have them working with us on this.”
Bart Broussard said the move is cost-effective as well.
“Part-time, there’s no way I could undertake what they’re doing,” Bart Broussard said, “and still do what I’m doing on behalf of the mayor and council. To get this done I think the only way to do it is through them. A lawyer could do it, but it would be twice as costly.”
David Ashley, who sits on the city’s planning and zoning commission, said he favors making appropriate adjustments to simplify the nuisance ordinances.
“There have been issues at times,” Ashley said during the meeting. “I can see where if you put it all together in one, consolidated thing, it would make a big difference.
“I think it’s well worth the money spent.”
Councilman Brady Broussard Jr. also strongly offered his support.
“I want to thank the CPEX team and the mayor’s vision,” Councilman Broussard said. “What means most to me is best practices. We’re not inventing the wheel. We’re using what works in other places. We are streamlining and aligning with state statutes.
“It’s a cleanup that is long overdue.”
During the next few months, CPEX will draft a nuisance code and provide a review for the public and city council members. The group will also provide staff training, templates and procedure guidance.
“We’re hiring them to be the workhorse,” White said. “They’re going to look at other best practices. They’re going to draft something and continuously meet with us. At some point, it will come to council for final approval.”

Derek Jude Duhon

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:16am

October 23, 1975 ~ July 28, 2023

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Derek Jude Duhon, 47, who died Friday, July 28, 2023. Pastor Sean Walker of The Bayou Church will officiate the service. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Paul Cemetery.
Derek received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Troy State University. He was employed at Hooks, CPA firm in Lafayette.
Some of Derek’s proudest moments were the birth of his two children, Elizabeth and Matthew. He was an amazing husband and loving father.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie DeMoor Duhon; daughter, Elizabeth Duhon; son, Matthew Duhon; father, Dexter Duhon and his wife, Cathy Wadlington Duhon; brother, Dustin Duhon; sister-in-law, Stephanie Duhon; nieces, Nicole Duhon and Candace Duhon; Godmother, Rhonda Davidson; Godfather, Hartwell Broussard and sister-in-law, Mollie DeMoor White and her husband, Tom.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ingrid Broussard Romero; maternal grandparents, Nolan and Myrtle Broussard; and paternal grandparents, Claby Duhon and the former Rosa Belle Duhon.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 10 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.

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‘The Iron Man’

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