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November 29, 1930 ~ May 8, 2022

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Pearl Landry Primeaux, 91, who died Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Rusty Primeaux, Logan Primeaux, Cory Neveaux, Blake Neveaux, Shawn Primeaux and Joshua Primeaux. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Richard, Ryder Primeaux, Wyatt Primeaux and Derrick Primeaux.
Pearl was a devout Catholic, a longtime parishioner of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. She was a very devoted wife, mother to her 8 children, and grandmother. She took great pride in keeping an orderly home for her family.
She is survived by children, Karen Callis and her husband Mikeal, Tim Primeaux and his wife Vicky, Tony Primeaux and his wife Peggy, Lonnie Primeaux, Tina P. Guidry and her husband Harris, Jude Primeaux and his wife Norma and Connie Simon and her husband Jed; fourteen grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lines "Skinny" Primeaux; one son, Ricky Martin Primeaux; two sisters, Nita L. Quarles and Thelma L. Lormand; and brother, Raywood J. Landry.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 9:00 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary being prayed at 12:00 PM.
The family would like to thank the entire staff Bridgeway Healthcare and Hospice, Deacon Russell, and her social worker for the loving care and compassion that their mother received during her time spent on hospice. A special blessing goes out to April H. Dean and Norma and Jude Primeaux.
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.

There is potential for future development of downtown Abbeville and the former Audrey Hotel.
Abbeville Mayor-elect Roslyn White set out to obtain a “vision” from the community about what that development could be.
That process is off to a terrific start.
Dozens gathered for a community town hall Thursday night at the Abbeville Branch of the Vermilion Parish Library. On the agenda is a discussion of the development of Downtown Abbeville and the reuse of the former Audrey Hotel. The meeting wrapped up a week-long study done in partnership with the Acadiana Planning Commission, Louisiana DEQ, and Kansas State University – Technical Assistance to Brownfields (KSU TAB). At the end of this process, the city will have ideas on viable projects to pursue funding and start using vacant properties.
White said Thursday’s turnout is inspiring.
“I promised that moving forward, we would build plans for growth based on community input,” White said. “This is the first step in that process. I was blown away by the diverse turnout. It tells me we are on the right track and gives me hope for our future.
“It is important to continue to have these discussions as we move forward.”
Members of the community separated into tables to discuss ideas. Those ideas will be analyzed and serve as a spark for viable projects. This program is planned to be the catalyst project for the new Imagine Abbeville Campaign. You can learn more about the campaign by visiting ImagineAbbeville.com, and you can now submit ideas for the City of Abbeville anytime by emailing them to ideas@iloveabbeville.com.
Mayor Mark Piazza opened Thursday’s meeting by saying he feels good things will come as a result.
“It’s great to see such a great crowd,” Piazza said. “I think some really great things will come from this meeting.”
Piazza said he feels that way because of a focus on what is attainable.
“There’s a difference between a dream and vision,” Piazza said. “A dream is winning the lottery and living on a 300-foot yacht in the Mediterranean. A vision is something attainable, something that can happen if we work together. So if we can come up with some concrete ideas about things we can do in downtown Abbeville, and we work together, we can make those things happen.
“It takes more than one person. It takes all of us in this room.”

Miss Raleigh Camille Toups of Erath, Louisiana and Kutter Jude Berard of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony during a 6:30 p.m. nuptial mass on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana.
Officiating the Nuptial Mass was Father Louis Richard and Father Charles Dubois, cousin of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ray Toups of Erath, Louisiana. Her mother is the former Mica Hollier of Erath, Louisiana. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Scott Hollier of Abbeville, Louisiana, Ms. Linda Foti Hollier of Abbeville, Louisiana, Ms. Sable Toups Richard of Erath, Louisiana and the late Mr. Carson Ray Toups of Delcambre, Louisiana.
The groom is the son of Ms. Tracey Berard of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and late Kenneth “Pete” Berard of Breaux Bridge Louisiana. The mother of the groom is the former Tracey Calais of Cecelia, Louisiana. The grandparents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. DJ Calais, and the late Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Berard of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a designer dress from Blush Bridal. Her stunning wedding gown represented “something new” was an ivory satin fabric, square cut and strapless, fitted to the knee and flowing out to a timeless silhouette with a long train. She wore an ivory veil with pearl and crystal trim, cathedral in length.
The bride carried a cascade bouquet of long stem white eskimo roses. Intertwined in her bouquet was a rosary from her maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Alida Dubois Hemphill and a rosary from the groom’s paternal grandmother, Mrs. Maurice Berard. Also in the bouquet was a hand sewn handkerchief from the bride’s maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Versie Foti. These items represented the “something old” tradition from both sides of the families. Her new initials and wedding date were monogrammed in light blue representing a timeless keepsake and traditional “something blue”. For the “something borrowed” tradition, the sentimental bride wore her mother’s heirloom diamond pendant which originally belonged to the bride’s maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mona Hollier. Additionally, she wore a sixpence in her shoe that was a gift from close family friend, Mrs. Richard Condon for the traditional gift of “luck”.
The bride was attended by her Maid of Honor and Phi Mu sorority sister, Catherine Scallon of Metairie, Louisiana. Bridesmaids were Emily Delcambre, childhood friend of the bride, Shelbi Picard and Baylor Chastant, Phi Mu sorority sisters of the bride, Hannah Baudoin and Jaimie Gilley, friends of the bride.
The bridesmaids wore gorgeous soft satin trumpet gowns in the color toasted sugar. The full-length gowns featured a scoop neckline, natural waist, and strap detail. They carried white simple bouquets of white hydrangeas with pearl accents.
The groom wore a formal blue tuxedo with traditional ivory bowtie. A photograph of his father, the late Kenneth “Pete” adorned his boutonniere in loving tribute. Payton Kellebrew, lifelong friend of the groom, served as the best man. Groomsmen were Andre Toups, brother of the bride, Bryce Begnaud, Cullen Hamilton, Hunter Huval and Caleb Johnson, all childhood friends of the groom. The ushers for the wedding were Avery Toups and Phillip Toups, brothers of the bride. They all wore formal blue tuxedos with blush bow ties.
The mother of the bride was escorted by her sons, Avery and Phillip Toups. She wore a tiffany blue elegant gown featuring a single shoulder enormous ruffle which flowed down including a train in the back. The mother of the groom was escorted by the groom, Kutter Berard. She wore a dusty blue jacquard gown featuring sequin and jeweled bodice flowing down to a full skirt. Her elegant gown was complimented by a sequin and jeweled jacket.
For the ceremony, scriptures were read by Mrs. Natalie Hollier Sonnier, godmother of the bride and Mrs. Catherine Roy, cousin of the groom. Serving as gift bearers were Miss Brinlea Calais, cousin of the groom, Miss Alani Richard, cousin of the bride and Miss Meredith Sonnier, cousin of the bride. Serving as the wedding music ensemble were special guest and cousins of the groom Mrs. Laura Calais and Mrs. Megean Calais, both vocalist for Grammy winning group Sweet Cecilia. Additionally, Mr. Tommy Guidry as organist, and Mr. Jared Gray, trumpeter.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Black’s in Historical Downtown Abbeville, which was decorated with beautiful hydrangea floral centerpieces, Boston ferns and candle lit tables. Additionally, a memory ladder holding photographs and unique items in loving memory and tribute to the groom’s father, Mr. “Pete” Berard. The bride’s cake was a three-tiered confection of alternating flavors consisting of red velvet, chocolate, and almond covered with a French buttercream icing. Fresh white roses, and hydrangea flowers with greenery were added as a finishing touch to the cake housed on a table with fresh flowers. The bride and groom toasted their nuptials with crystal champagne flutes that were used by her godmother and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Sonnier, on her wedding day 20 years ago this week, also in Abbeville.
The groom’s cake and table were themed Louisiana State University with the table held by wooden rustic barrels decorated with ruscus greenery, Boston ferns and white linen. The groom’s godmother, Miss Rhea Angelle, was in attendance and cut the cake according to tradition. Guests were entertained by DJ Chris Reed of Lafayette, Louisiana.
The groom’s mother honored her son and his bride-elect along with their wedding party at dinner on the eve of their marriage at Southern Oaks Country Club in Abbeville, Louisiana.
The newlywed couple plans to honeymoon in Cabo Saint Lucas, Mexico in June. The couple will reside in Erath, Louisiana.

Abbeville recently captured its eighth district title in the Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s Cleanest City Contest.
Now, Abbeville is going for its fourth state title.
Judges for the state competition will be in Abbeville next Tuesday morning.
“Since we have won the District III, Category G Cleanest City Contest, we are now in the running for the State Cleanest City Contest,” Keep Abbeville Beautiful’s Charlene Beckett said.
Abbeville will compete against city’s with a population of 9,500 to 14,499. That list includes Crowley, Pineville and West Monroe.
“We have a designated route which is required by contest rules,” Beckett explained.
The route must include approaches to the city, governments buildings, schools, library, park, and a cemetery. The other areas that they judge are weeds around poles, landscaping, cigarette butts and litter. There are three judges who will ride the route with Mayor Mark Piazza as well as a narrator who will announce the upcoming streets.
“We hope that through these efforts it will inspire each of us to beautify and keep our areas clean,” Beckett said. “We appreciate everyone’s efforts in keeping the city clean, healthy and litter free.”
The judging will take place on Tuesday, May 10 at 9 a.m. If you would like to help clean up the route or any part of the city, please contact Beckett at 337-652-2239.
“Let’s work together with the Abbeville Garden Club, Keep Abbeville Beautiful and you to bring home the award,” Beckett said.