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DELCAMBRE – Funeral services celebrating the life of Yvonne Gary LeBlanc will be held Friday, October 18, 2019 at 10:00 am at Evangeline Funeral Home. Bro. Aaron Weido, Pastor of Temple Baptist Church, will officiate. Following the services, Yvonne will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Delcambre.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral in Delcambre on Thursday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Friday from 8:00 am until time of service.
Yvonne was born August 27, 1955 in Lafayette to the late Roy Gary and the late Martha Legnon Creighton. She passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, surrounded by her loving family. She was 64.
Yvonne worked with McIlhenny company for over 20 years as a machine operator and prior to that she worked with Western Auto in Delcambre. She loved working with both companies because of the friendships she gained. Outside of her work, she enjoyed playing cards, especially Pokeno and bingo, and attending the Ladies Conference through Temple Baptist Church. Above all, Yvonne was most proud of being a mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Her beautiful smile and kind heart will be missed dearly.
Survivors include her son and daughter, Will James LeBlanc and wife Lori and Wendy Marie Bertrand and husband Michael; six grandchildren, Mia Granger, Zane Granger, Luke LeBlanc, Sofe LeBlanc, Bryce Bertrand and Keegan Bertrand; her sisters and brothers, Maudry Boutte & husband Carroll, Mildred Bourque and husband Joe, Phillip Romero, Wayne Gary and wife Tracy, Randal Gary and Margaret Grow; and her best friend and sister-in-law, Velma LeBlanc.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister, Etus Romero and Eva Jean Gary; and her Godchild, Shafika Maturin.
Serving as pallbearers are Luke LeBlanc, Bryce Bertrand, Ben Maturin, Trent Comeaux, Ryan Babin and Wyatt Gary. Honorary pallbearer is Zane Granger.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Yvonne’s name to the Miles Perret Cancer Services, 2130 Kaliste Saloom Road, Ste. 200 Lafayette, LA 70508.
To view the online obituary and to share memories of Yvonne, please visit her memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

May 18, 1936 - October 6, 2019

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 1:00PM at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Abbeville for Mrs. Mary Jean Parker Collins who passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019.
Mary Jean Parker Collins was born on May 18, 1936 in Abbeville, LA., to Menson and Viola Parker in the area of town known to many as “Across the Bayou”. She shared many colorful stories of her childhood experiences. As an only child, Jean shared a very close connection with her Grandmother; Mrs. Susan Parker, that very same connection she shared with her very own grandchildren. Graduating from James A. Herod as Valedictorian in 1955, Jean continued her education at Grambling College in 1959, now known as Grambling State University. After graduating from college, Jean began her lifelong love for leaching and nurturing. In 1962, she married Mr. Joseph Collins and in 1964 the (2) had their (1) and only son; Russell Collins. Over span of (3) decades, Jean worked as an Educator in the Vermilion Parish School System and would retire in 1995. After retiring she dedicated her time to teaching religion, gardening, and loving her grandbabies.
Her independence, strength and self-assurance would be forever present. Even in her later years and questionable health. She lived a beautiful and quiet life, devoted to honoring her family and faith.
She leaves to cherish her memories of lovely life devoted to her son; Russell Collins (Elizabeth) of Lafayette, LA., her honorary daughters; Lisa Taylor (Xavier Jones) of Osh Kosh, WI. Linda Bailey (Kevin) of Harvey, LA., Arlette Evans (Dillion & Mikayla) & Tracey Bessard of Abbeville, her dear grandchildren; Russell Bessard (Codi), Rashira (NeNe) Bessard & Rashonda Collins all of Abbeville, LA., Rechelle Bessard of Lafayette, LA., Bretlan Shelvin of Atlanta, GA., & Felton Wiltz of Abbeville, LA., her great grandchildren; Zsevon Bessard, Zaine Bessard, Zandon Bessard, Ryleigh Bessard, and Harlem Levine all of Abbeville, LA., she also leaves behind a host of family members, friends, colleagues and church members. She is preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Collins, mother; Viola Huntsberry-Parker and her father; Menson (Black Man) Parker.
The family asks that viewing be observed between the hours of 8:00am to 12:23PM at Kinchen Funeral Home in Abbeville, LA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinchen Funeral Home, 218 North St. Valarie, Abbeville, LA 70510.

Regan Noelle David of Maurice, LA and Andrew Richard Goodyear of Abbeville, LA were united in marriage during a ceremony that was held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville with Father Donald Bernard who officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernie W David II of Maurice, LA. Her grandparents are JC and Anita Meaux of Maurice, LA, Sue Richard and the late Tommy Richard of Intracoastal City, LA.
Giving the bride away was her father, Bernie David. The bride wore a designer gown by Maggie Sottero, the Aurora Chiffon A-line wedding dress featured a lace bodice with illusion lace long sleeves and an illusion bateau neckline accented with lace appliques. A Swarovski crystal belt motif and plunging V-back added touches of alluring romance. The look was finished with a cathedral length chiffon train.
The bride chose a simple cathedral length veil adorned by a simple pearl and Swarovski crystal headpiece.
The bride carried an elegant bouquet of Cream O’Hara garden roses, Anemone, Majolica roses, White Ranunculus, White Lisianthus, Gunni and Silver Dollar Eucalyptus adorned with her paternal Great Grandmother’s broach and maternal Great Grandmother’s rosary.
The groom is the son of Brent Goodyear, Sr. and Michelle Love and the late Bob Love of Abbeville, LA. His grandparents are the late Richard “Dicky” Broussard and Mary Ann Broussard of Abbeville, LA, Gayle Goodyear and the late Billy Billeaud of Abbeville.
Bailey David, sister of the bride served as maid of honor and Tara Motty, Godmother of the bride served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids included Madison Motty, cousin of the bride, Lindsey Goodyear, sister in law of the groom, Alexandra Leonards, friend of the bride, Rachel Stogner, friend of the bride, Katie Bertrand, friend of the bride, Molly Daigle, friend of the bride and Taylor Laviolette, friend of the bride. Anniston Hebert, godchild of the groom served as flower girl.
The bridesmaids wore elegant champagne colored floor length dresses featuring a high halter-style neckline and a classic A line skirt while carrying smaller versions of the bride’s bouquet.
Brent Goodyear, Jr., brother of the groom, attended as best man. Groomsmen included Brennan Motty, cousin of the bride, Alex Meaux, Willis Meaux, Dolzie Dupuis, Robert Russo, Hunter Stover, Ross Couvillion and Phillip Legere, all friends of the groom.
The ring bearer was Grant Richard, cousin of the bride. Andrew Richard, Godfather of the bride, Eric Lachaussee, friend of the groom and Gus Zaunbrecher, friend of the groom served as ushers.
Ceremony music was performed by Tommy Guidry, organist and trumpeter Jared Gray. A reception, was held at Magdalen Place.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to Riviere Maya, Mexico, the couple will reside in Abbeville, LA.
A rehearsal dinner, hosted by Michelle Love, mother of the groom, took place at Riverfront on Thursday, October 10, 2019.
The bride is a 2012 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School in Abbeville, Louisiana. In 2015 the bride studied Pre Pharmacy at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, she received a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Services and a Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2019 from Samford University. She is employed as a Pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy.
The groom is a 2009 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School in Abbeville, Louisiana and a 2012 graduate of South Louisiana Community College with an Associates degree in Business. He is currently employed with Wide Range Logistics.

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Broussard of Abbeville, LA are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Britney Noela, to Mr. Tanner Jamison Dubuc. The couple will be united in Holy Matrimony on November 16, 2019 at Saint Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church in Abbeville, LA.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Elda Trahan Huval of Abbeville, LA and the late Daniel Wade Huval, and Mr. and Mrs. John Huey Broussard of Abbeville, LA. She is a 2015 graduate of Abbeville High School and a 2018 graduate of Louisiana State University at Eunice where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Health Care Management. She is currently employed at Broussard Brothers, Inc. in Abbeville, LA.
The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Dubuc of Scott, LA. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James (Jimmy) Landry and Mr. Leeland Xavier Dubuc and Mrs. Mary Delores Fontenot Dubuc. He is a 2013 graduate of Acadiana High School. He is currently employed with Mr. Rooter Plumbing in Lafayette, LA. After the wedding, the couple will reside in Meaux, LA.