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February 6, 1943 – June 6, 2021

Mrs. Juliette Langlinais was called home to her heavenly Father at 11:11 a.m. on June 6, 2021 surrounded by her beloved husband of 57 years, Stephen, and their five children.
Juliette, or Julie (as her friends knew her) was born and raised in the community of Henry, Louisiana, and settled with her husband in Erath after they married in 1964. In Erath, they raised their family.
As a high school 4-H student, she traveled to Chicago to represent Louisiana in the national cherry pie baking contest, which she won. During that time, she was also a member of the Juvinos, a local singing group, consisting of three young women from Henry High School.  They were invited to sing at many locations, including the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans. They also competed and won the Bulldog Blackouts, a talent competition at USL, in 1961.
Mrs. Juliette (as she was called by her students) was well known in the community as a dynamic, conscientious, and hard-working educator.  Over her 37-year teaching career, most of which was at Erath Elementary as a fourth grade teacher, she influenced many hundreds of children.  She had a reputation of excellence, and took several groups of students to the state social studies fair, guiding them to 2 state championships.  In addition, she produced and directed several Christmas pageants at Erath Elementary, which involved students on all grade levels.  She was recognized as Teacher of the Year twice during this time.  Juliette was a member and former president of Delta Kappa Gamma, an organization of leaders in the field of education.  She was a talented artist, who created many paintings, including the homesites of both her husband and herself.  One of her paintings hangs at Erath City Hall, commemorating the centennial of the town’s birth.  She also painted the Erath bobcat, which hangs in the entrance of the Erath High School gymnasium, which she proudly dedicated to her school in 1983.  
Juliette was a talented seamstress who enjoyed creating heirloom dresses and quilts for her grandchildren.  She had a dedication to detail and competed in and won various sewing competitions over the years.  She honed these skills as a member of local quilting and sewing groups.  She greatly enjoyed the company of these women, as well as those in her pokeno groups, with whom she played during and after her career.
After retirement, she enjoyed reading novels of Native American culture.  She volunteered her time assisting patients at Maison Du Monde, conducting bible study readings for the elderly and infirmed.  She was a minister of the Holy Eucharist for the patients as well.
A lifelong devout Catholic, Juliette was a member of the Catholic Daughters and Come Lord Jesus prayer group.  These women were instrumental in helping to strengthen her faith.  
The Langlinais family would especially like to thank Adrienne Delcambre, for the love, care, and companionship she provided for Juliette in the late part of her life.  Adrienne and Juliette cultivated a rare and special relationship that will never be forgotten and did not go unappreciated.
Visitation will be at David’s Funeral Home in Erath on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, beginning at 9:00 am.  A rosary will be led by the Catholic Daughters at 11:00 am.  A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Father Andre Metrejean at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, at 2:00 pm.  Interment will be at the Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Serving as pallbearers will be Juliette’s son, Benjamin, and her grandsons: Seth Bourque, Cole Bourque, Mason Granger, Grant Kimbell, and Rhett Kimbell.  Honorary pallbearers will be Reed Langlinais and Luke Harris.
Juliette is survived by her husband of 57 years, Stephen Joseph Langlinais, and five children:  Ann Lori Langlinais (Lynn Broussard), Dana Langlinais Granger (Nathan Granger), Carrie Langlinais Ferrell (Michael Ferrell), Benjamin Langlinais (Cherie Hollis Langlinais), and Bethany Langlinais Harris (Everitt Harris), and a sister, Merlyn Toups Reaux (Relie Reaux).  She had 16 grandchildren: Seth (Alicia), Cole (Peggy), and Alison Bourque;  Mason, Hannah, Regan and John Eric Granger; Grant and Rhett Kimbell, Dylan Ferrell; Reed Langlinais; Olivia, Luke, Elizabeth and Logan Harris.  Four great grandchildren are Kamren and Katelyn Earnest, and David and Asher Jennings.
Mrs. Langlinais was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Lena Toups of Henry, and her grandson, Ross Stephen Granger, who died on November(11) 11, 2016.  His jersey number was also 11.  Juliette passed away at 11:11 am on Sunday, June 6, 2021.  The family believes this is no coincidence, but a miracle and a message.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Juliette’s memory to the Ross Granger Memorial Fund, the American Heart Association, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 East Putnam Street, (337) 937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

Myles Anthony Gabriel
A son, Myles Anthony Gabriel, was born on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Abbeville General to Jamie Rossie Gabriel and Jamie Lee Menard of Kaplan.

Amora Ohara Williams
A daughter, Amora Ohara Williams, was born on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Abbeville General to Shakari Simone Williams of Abbeville.

Amelia Ryan Reynaud
A daughter, Amelia Ryan Reynaud, was born on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Ryan Reynaud of Abbeville. The mother is the former Brittanie Daniell Weekly.

Creed Joseph Olivier
A son, Creed Joseph Olivier, was born on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Abbeville General to Alexis Taylor Ardoin and Skylar Joseph Olivier of Lafayette.

GUEYDAN — Lena Mae Duhon Saltzman, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend to many, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 3:30 AM on Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was 88.
Lena is survived by her husband of 71 years, Kerney Paul Saltzman of Gueydan, LA; two children, Russell Saltzman (Tam) of Gueydan, LA, and Charlene Saltzman Jannise (Michael) of Youngsville, LA; seven grandchildren, Ryan Jannise of Great Falls, VA, Shanna Jannise Miller (Jeffrey) of Lafayette, LA, Michael Jannise, Jr. of Lafayette, LA, Adrienne Jannise Mejias (Jason) of Youngsville, LA, Katherine Saltzman of New Orleans, LA, Russell Saltzman of New Orleans, LA, and James Saltzman of Houston, TX; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Rose Duhon Vincent (Dallas) of Lafayette, LA. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Elezia and Erene Duhon of Lafayette, LA, two great-grandchildren, Emma Mejias and Anna Mejias, two brothers Alex Duhon of Lafayette, LA, and Emery Duhon of Baton Rouge, LA, and two sisters Eula Duhon of Lafayette, LA and Lorraine Duhon Istre of Lafayette, LA.
On January 10, 1933, Lena was born in Cow Island, LA, to Elezia and Erene Duhon. She attended E. Broussard school in Cow Island, LA. On March 2, 1950, she married Kerney Paul Saltzman of Gueydan, LA. Lena and Kerney were rice farmers until they retired from farming in 1990. Lena began her second career when she founded Lena’s Cajun Seafood Dishes, Inc. on March 15, 1990. Lena’s Cajun Seafood continues to grow, and is owned and operated by three grandchildren, Ryan Jannise, Shanna Miller, and Michael Jannise, Jr. Patrons have enjoyed her cuisine at southern Louisiana festivals. For many years, the CODOFIL tours included lunch at Lena and Kerney’s home.
In addition to her business success, Lena and Kerney 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 in January 2021 on a trip to Biloxi. The Airstream Club and their many friends were an essential part of her life. Until her business consumed all of her time, she was an avid gardener and enjoyed oil painting.
For those who knew Lena, nothing was more apparent than the fact that her family and friends meant the world to her. She was never happier in life than when surrounded by these people. Until her death, she expressed selfless care and concern for her family and friends above herself.
Matthews and Son Funeral Home at 514 Second Street in Gueydan, LA, are managing services. Visitation will be on June 6th from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Lena’s daughter, Charlene, will lead the Holy Rosary at 6:00 PM. Visitation will resume on June 7th from 9:00 AM until 1:30 PM. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 2:30 PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 602 Church Ave, Kaplan, LA. Father Gilbert Dutel will preside. Interment will follow Mass at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan.
Pallbearers are Ryan Jannise, Michael Jannise, Jr., James Saltzman, Gerald Duhon, Jeffrey Miller, Curt Fontenot, and Peter Pollak. Honorary pallbearers are Kerney Saltzman, Russell Saltzman, Matthew Mejias, Ace Parson, Brennan Miller, Dallas Vincent, Kenneth Touchet, Chad Gardemal, Joey Gardemal, Matthew Gardemal, and Isaac Kestler.
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.

August 3, 1954 ~ May 31, 2021

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. John Church honoring the life of Calvin Francis Lequeux, 66, who died Monday, May 31, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Brent Nunez, Travis Lequeux, Matthew Lequeux, Randy Vaughn, Steve Williams, and Richie Hebert.
Calvin was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He retired as boat captain after 30 years. Later he went to work as a courier for the Vermilion Parish School Board. He enjoyed frequenting the casinos and was a regular at El Camino’s every Wednesday night. He as a positive role model and dependable leader as an assistant scout master with the Boy Scouts. His greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and a wonderful friend. Calvin will de dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Marsha G. Lequeux; children, Felicia Nunez, Brent Nunez and his wife Michelle, Marie Lequeux, Travis Lequeux and his fiancée, Jacquelyn, and Matthew Lequeux and partner, Chloé; grandchildren, Gabe, Morgan, Conner, Blythe, Mya, Addisyn, Michael, Avalon, Chloe, Jolie, Stella, Grayson, and Oliver; and siblings, Laurel Montagnet, Robert Lequeux and his wife, Jeannie, and Nora Gates.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Stella Lequeux; and brother-in-law, Pierre Montagnet.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 6:30 PM; Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
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.