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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Broussard, LA. for Manning J. "Pete" Broussard, age 92, who passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Avanti Assisted Living in Youngsville, LA.
Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.
Reverend Howard Blessing will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include his son, John Harold Broussard and his wife Charlene of Broussard; his stepson, Thomas Pontiff and his wife Debra of Abbeville; his grandchildren, Janie B. Guillotte and her husband Brad, and Jacob P. Broussard and his wife Brittney; his step-grandchildren, Erin Pontiff, Noah Pontiff, Keisha Pontiff and Maranda Pontiff and her spouse Alex; his great grandchildren, Luca Paul, Amelie Rose, Averie Mae and Catherine Claire; his step great grandchildren, Briona, Khiya Blayke, Zander Charles and 1 soon to be born in April; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Paul (A.P.) and Emerite Broussard; his siblings, Grace B. Veazey, Maude B. Broussard, Harold Broussard, Charles A. Broussard, Helen B. Varisco-Swims; his former wives, Mildred Broussard, Verline Rose Langley Broussard, Bernella Gilley Broussard and Lona P. (Pontiff) Broussard; his stepson, Jeffery Pontiff; and his nephews, Paul Jude Veazey, Michael Veazey, and Paul Broussard.
Mr. Broussard retired as Assistant Commissioner of Agro-Consumer Services for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry under the direction of former Commissioner Bob Odom. He was the past President of the Lafayette Parish Police Jury, the Louisiana Police Jury Association and the American Association of Warehouse Control Officials. Mr. Broussard was a former board member of the National Association of County Officials (NACO). He was a member of the American Legion Post 279 in Erath. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He served as chairman of the first Lafayette Parish Home Rule Charter Commission. He was a former member of the Youngsville Lions Club, Lafayette Parish Farm Bureau, Lafayette Parish Cattlemen's Association, Dairyman, Inc., Acadian Feed Cooperative and Lafayette Parish School Bus Drivers Association. He was a graduate of Milton High School Class of 1947.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jacob P. Broussard, Brad Guillotte, Alexander Ard, Joey Anzalone, Andy Veazey and Johnny Broussard.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Robley Menard.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location on Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will continue on Saturday from 8:00 AM until time of services.
A Rosary will be prayed by Voorhies Short on Friday at 6:30 PM in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Manning J. "Pete" Broussard's name to the Lafayette Parish 4H Foundation, 1010 Lafayette Street, Ste. 325, Lafayette, LA. 70501 or to a charity of your choice.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Broussard family to the staff of Avanti Senior Living and Traditions Hospice for their care and compassion.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811.

Kerney Saltzman, retired rice farmer & co-founder of Lena’s Cajun Seafood Dishes, the “Mayor of Ellis Bridge Road” Dies at 93

GUEYDAN — Kerney Paul Saltzman, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dear friend to many, died peacefully of heart failure at home surrounded by loved ones at 2 AM on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was 93.
Kerney is survived by his two children, Russell Saltzman (Tam) of Gueydan, LA, and Charlene Saltzman Jannise (Michael, Sr.) of Youngsville, LA; seven grandchildren, Ryan Jannise of Great Falls, VA, Shanna Jannise Miller of Lafayette, LA, Michael Jannise, Jr. of Lafayette, LA, Adrienne Jannise Mejias of Youngsville, LA, Katherine Saltzman of New Orleans, LA, Russell Saltzman of New Orleans, LA, and James Saltzman of Houston, TX; and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Lena Mae Duhon Saltzman, his mother and father, Helen and Ernest Saltzman, Jr., two great-grandchildren, Emma Mejias and Anna Mejias, three brothers (Minus Saltzman, Doles Saltzman, and Innes Saltzman), four sisters (Neola Schexnider, Helena Adams, Helen Melancon, and Eza Touchet), and many nieces and nephews.
On August 7, 1928, Kerney was born in Gueydan, LA, to Helen and Ernest Saltzman, Jr. He was the youngest of 8 children. On March 2, 1950, he married Lena Mae Duhon Saltzman of Gueydan, LA. Lena and Kerney were rice farmers until they retired from farming in 1990. Kerney began his second career when he co-founded Lena’s Cajun Seafood Dishes, Inc. on March 15, 1990. The business they founded continues to grow. Patrons have enjoyed their cuisine at southern Louisiana festivals. For many years, the CODOFIL tours included lunch at Lena and Kerney’s home.
In addition to their business success, Kerney and Lena were active members of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International. They traveled across the United States with their close friends and celebrated their 40th year of membership together in January 2021 on a trip to Biloxi. His Airstream friends were a major source of comfort and support after Lena’s death. The many visits by Curt Fontenot, and Yvette and John Landry were highlights of last months with us and a reminder of his many travels.
Matthews and Son Funeral Home at 514 Second Street in Gueydan, LA, are managing services. Visitation will be on Friday from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 602 Church Ave, Kaplan, LA. Interment will follow Mass at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan.
Pallbearers are Ryan Jannise, Michael Jannise, Jr., James Saltzman, Russell Wayne Saltzman, Gerald Duhon, Curt Fontenot, and Peter Pollak. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Mejias, Ace Parson, Brennan Miller, Dallas Vincent, Kenneth Touchet, J.C. Petry, Clayton Petry, Roy Faulk, and John Landry.
Special thanks to Whitney Credeur, Sheena Domingue, and Hospice of Acadiana for their warm care with dedicated support. And most importantly, our most profound appreciation to Candace Istre and Judy Badon, both of Gueydan, for their tremendous love and care for Lena, Kerney, and our family in our time of sadness and need. You have been a blessing to us.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

On Monday, the Vermilion Parish Sherriff’s Office (VPSO) received credible information as to the whereabouts of a suspect that was recently featured on Crime Stoppers of Vermilion. According to Eddie Langlinais , Director of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Task Force and Coordinator of Crime Stoppers of Vermilion.
Patrol deputies responded to 1012 W. 5th Street, Kaplan, LA 70548, in order to serve warrants on Christopher Simon (DOB: 2/7/1991) of Kaplan. Simon was wanted for multiple violent felony charges such as home invasion, simple burglary, theft, domestic abuse-strangulation, and contempt of court. Upon arrival, the VPSO warrants deputy attempted to make contact with Simon and he barricaded himself inside of the home.
The VPSO Special Response Team (SRT) was deployed to the home and utilized an armored vehicle to move into a position where the team could make demands for a peaceful surrender.
As a result, Simon eventually did the right thing by surrendering peacefully and was taken into custody without incident.
Credit goes to a multi division and agency effort that included the VPSO SRT, the VPSO Patrol Division, the VPSO Warrants Division along with the Kaplan Police Department, said Langlinais.
Director Langlinais said, “Our Crime Stoppers program is beginning to demonstrate its value as we feature both crimes and fugitives on the local TV stations for our viewers here in Vermilion Parish.
“We are excited about it and implore our viewers to promote our Crime Stoppers Program to their friends, families, and neighbors. It’s a prime example of how things can work when people and law enforcement agencies come together for the greater good, because the safety of our loved ones and our communities matter most. Together, we can make a difference. “
Director Langlinais extends his thanks to the “Crime Stoppers of Vermilion” board members, the videographer, and the local medias, who all donate their time and resources to help sponsor and promote the “Crime Stoppers of Vermilion” program. “Our efforts would not be possible without the help of all those involved in our Crime Stopper program”, said Director Langlinais.

Kevin Sagrera, of Abbeville, has been appointed to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission by Gov. John Bel Edwards. Sagrera, will serve as commercial fishing and fur industry representative of the seven-person commission until February 2028.
Sagrera, a lifelong Louisiana resident, will make his first appearance on the Commission on February 3 when the group meets in Baton Rouge.
“Our family has been a part of Louisiana’s fur industry since the 1930s,” Sagrera said. “But my love for the resource extends beyond the fur and alligator industry; hunting and fishing have been a part of my family since I was a boy.”
Sagrera and his wife Wendi have 2 children, Jacob and Logan. He is the owner of Abbigator Inc. and has served on the Vermillion Parish Police Jury, the Louisiana Fur and Alligator Advisory Council, and is a graduate of the LSU Agriculture Leadership program.
“I look forward to giving back to the state that has given us so much, and to help preserve our state’s resources for future generations,” Sagrera said.